Top 10 Albums of 2019
Jack Seda-Schreiber, Impact Staff
December 19, 2019
This has been a great year for music. The musical world of 2019 bustled with new sounds, rediscovered gems and artists finding their sound after many years of searching. Here are the top 10 best albums that came out this year, from ten to one. 10. "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE G...
6 Underappreciated Alternative Artists
Randi Rooney, Impact Staff
December 16, 2019
Motion City Soundtrack A five member American rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They formed in 1997 and have been making music since. Their music is relatable because of the lyrics being about alienation, anxiety, substance abuse and relationships. The lead vocalist, Justin Pierre, founder of the ban...
7 Reasons Disney is a Break From Reality
Alexis Lynch, Social Media Editor
December 12, 2019
“Here You Leave Today And Enter The World Of Yesterday, Tomorrow And Fantasy.”
6 Tips to Put Aside the Winter Blues
Steven Keehner, Managing Editor
December 5, 2019
The leaves have fallen off the trees. Short sleeves are no longer socially acceptable to wear. Starbucks has stopped serving pumpkin spice. Winter is coming. Unlike Game of Thrones, we will not see white walkers come and invade Dobbs Ferry; what is coming is even worse: seasonal depression. Seasona...
Top 10 Teen Romance Movies
Amber Perez, Impact Staff
November 18, 2019
Awe, young love, what a beautiful thing. I love bawling my eyes out while watching some of the sweetest romance movies of all time. Here are my top 10 favorite teen romances. Grease (1978) It’s super cheesy but it’s one of the best teen romance movies that stood the test of time. Great music, cut...
Top 10 Sports Teams I Hate The Most
Dan Rebain, Impact Staff
November 7, 2019
I've been in love with both professional and amateur sports since the day I was born. I follow and love many sports teams among the variety, so I've just as well grown up absolutely hating my teams' rivals. Hate is a strong word, but it's appropriate in this situation. To be honest, it was hard to rank...
Top 5 Binge-Worthy Netflix Series
Estefania Salinas, Impact Staff
October 16, 2019
When I hear the word Netflix, I picture myself in my bed solo with snacks binge watching a show for days. Who can relate? Other people picture themselves watching it during class when the professor goes on and on about a boring subject. Not going to lie that is definitely a nice time to catch up on you...
Top Five NBA Players Heading Into This Season
Michael Panteleo, Impact Staff
October 10, 2019
With a new season shortly upon us, let's look at the top five players in basketball!
Top 5 Halloween Movies
Valerie Lopez, Associate Editor
October 7, 2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That’s right Halloween! Or as I like to call it spooky season. It is a fun time to go to a pumpkin patch or haunted house. It is also a time to stay in and watch 31 days of Halloween movies. So sit tight, and get your popcorn ready for the top 5 Halloween...
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Jack Seda-Schreiber is the music columnist for The Impact News. Born in New Jersey, Jack has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of music and a wide and diverse range of musical tastes. Jack not only...
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