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OP/ED: Time to Move On From The United Nations

OP/ED: Time to Move On From The United Nations

James Tiedemann, Managing Editor February 27, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has once again highlighted the ineffectiveness of the United Nations in preventing major conflicts.  Time after time, we see the headlines that the UN is having...

OP/ED: Mental Health Needs More Attention

OP/ED: Mental Health Needs More Attention

Luis Ruiz, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

When it comes to mental health, there will always be some people who do not want to open up and let people help them.  And that is very common when it comes to athletes in college who do go through...

OP/ED: The Gender Equity and Equality Plan Promotes A Radical Agenda

OP/ED: The Gender Equity and Equality Plan Promotes A Radical Agenda

James Tiedemann, Managing Editor November 1, 2021

The Biden-Harris Administration issued the first-ever National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality on Oct. 22 with aims to advance social issues at the heart of the administration's agenda. This...

OP/ED: No Bruises, No Case

OP/ED: No Bruises, No Case

Nicole Alarcon, Associate Editor October 18, 2021

Reporting someone for domestic violence and not having marks to prove it. Who will believe it, and why should they? These are dangerous thoughts. Verbal and emotional abuse if not reported could lead to...

OP/ED: Plague of Abuse in Public Schools

OP/ED: Plague of Abuse in Public Schools

James Tiedemann, Managing Editor October 18, 2021

The spotlight of abuse within the public system focused directly on Loudon County School District following an investigative report by the Daily Wire comes after the Virginia school district...

OP/ED: Carpool Incentives Program Offers Peace of Mind

Henry Blethen, Staff Writer October 14, 2021

Plan on making it to class on time and can’t find parking? You’re not alone. An ongoing issue on the Mercy College-Dobbs Ferry Campus, has been the parking. A debacle of sorts. With just over 1,000...

OP/ED: The COVID-19 Vaccine and Those Who Could Not Wait To Get It

OP/ED: The COVID-19 Vaccine and Those Who Could Not Wait To Get It

Nicole Alarcon, Staff Writer May 7, 2021

The Biden administration vowed to supply Americans with enough vaccine to get at least 70 percent of adults with a dose by July 4. Up until now, at least 45 percent of the total U.S. population received...

OP/ED: Why Are We Always Questioning A Womans Body?

OP/ED: Why Are We Always Questioning A Woman’s Body?

Britney Guzman, Staff Writer April 20, 2021

Every time I talk about my body, people always look at me like I'm bold. Every time I discuss the pleasures of sex, my family and friends glare at me as if I need to shut up. Being a woman is powerful...

OP/ED: Our Educational Systems Influence On Student Loans

OP/ED: Our Educational System’s Influence On Student Loans

Nicole Alarcon, Impact Staff April 14, 2021

This image was shared on Mercy College’s Instagram account, and it seems like a positive image of the college. Indeed, Mercy is the best financial option for a private school in New York. However, take...

OP/ED: The Objectification of Women in Media

OP/ED: The Objectification of Women in Media

Renae Morgan, Staff Writer April 12, 2021

For decades, women and young females have been objectified in the media industry whether it is through music videos, video games, tv shows or movies. Have you ever stopped to wonder why? Why does a woman...

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