Top 5 NBA Point Guards
Ellis Joshua, Impact Staff
November 15, 2018
The NBA is filled with a number of great point guards. In today's NBA their aren't many prototypical point guards who look to pass first and look for their shot second. Most guards are now looking to shoot first and then be a facilitator. It still doesn't take away from their role as being a floor general...
Top 5 NFL MVP Candidates
Michael Panteleo, Impact Staff
November 8, 2018
The NFL MVP race is on and there are many outstanding players that are deserving of the award. Through the first nine weeks of action you can get a sense of what players are in contention for the award.The MVP award is not always the best player but the most valuable to their team. Only one can win it...
6 Reasons Why You Can’t Trust a Gamer’s Attention Span
Adriana Saad-Vinza, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Have you ever talked to someone while they're playing video games? Have you told a gamer an entire story and ask them what they think? Their answer will have nothing to do with what you just said. Well, when a gamer is concentrated playing, there is nothing that will catch their attention. Here are some...
The 10 Best Universal Monster Movies
Michael Dunnings, Associate Editor
October 31, 2018
Marvel is largely credited with developing the cinematic universe concept that dominates modern cinema. Through meticulous planning and creative film making, Marvel has established a titan of the box office that has spanned over a decade, dating all the way back to 2008 with the introduction of "IronMan."...
Top 5 Most Influential Female Artists
Valerie Lopez, Impact Staff
October 18, 2018
1. Rihanna - Even though the multi- platinum artist has not released music since her 2016 album "ANTI" , Rihanna has remained an iconic figure through her Fenty Beauty brand, spicy personality , jaw dropping fashion statements and her altruistic work. Lets face it , everyone likes Rihanna an...
The Top 5 Best Movies to Watch to Get Into the Halloween Spirit
Hope Androsko, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
With autumn in full swing, and Halloween fast approaching, I have been dying to watch some halloween movies to get into the spooky spirit...puns intended. As I am impatiently waiting for Halloween to get here, I will be carving pumpkins, putting out decorations, and watching these movies to get into...
5 Rupaul’s Drag Race Queens That Were Eliminated Too Soon
Jared Naut, Impact Staff
October 4, 2018
Rupaul's Drag Race is a reality television competition that pits Drag queens against each other to win a cash prize of $100,000 (Season 4-Present), Here are Five Queens that I believe were eliminated too soon. 1. Shangela (Season Two, Season Three, All-Stars Three) Shanglea was a queen that ...
Top 10 Book Series You Should Read
Stephen Lyons, Associate Editor
September 27, 2018
Everyone should love a good book series and these are some of the best. Stories to inspire and awe. 1.A song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin Everyone knows the show Game of Thrones. It has become a cultural phenomenon. While the series isn’t done, Winds of Winter set to be release...
5 Tips That Will Win You Your Fantasy Football League
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
September 20, 2018
Do you want to be the King of your league? These are the tips to know!
10 Types of Professors You’ll Meet on the First Day of School
Andrea Loaiza, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
The first day of school is always an enthusiastic yet nerve racking experience. You'll want to know which students are in your class, if any of your friends are going to be there, what assignments you'll have to do in the semester and if you will have to purchase any books. But most importantly, you will ...
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Jared Naut is a junior majoring in journalism hailing from the town of Parlin, New Jersey. When Jared is not writing, you can catch him listening to his favorite acapella group, Pentatonix, or binge-watching...
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Randi Rooney is a person. "I enjoy long walks on the beach!" "6:30, eating dinner with myself; Seven o'clock wrestle with my self-loathing." I live in Rockland County and I've been encouraged to...
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Three jobs, five college courses, a huge family, a binge-watching addiction, a deep-rooted passion for Halloween, a never-ending hunger for literally every edible thing in sight (bottomless pit, for sure),...
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Steven Keehner is the Managing Editor of the greatest publication on the Hudson. Hailing from the mediocre Town of Oyster Bay, New York, he enjoys going to gigs, playing his guitar, and pizza. He...
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Dan is a VERY TALL person, a sports enthusiast that can't stop talking about FOOTBALL, HOCKEY, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, and MMA. Also, he's making jokes on anything 24/7. He is a junior Media Studies major...
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Prof. Michael Perrota began teaching at Mercy College in 2005. Previously, he was a full-time reporter for North Jersey Media Group in the sports and news sections. After he began teaching, he worked in...
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Valerie Lopez is the Associate Editor of the greatest publication on the Hudson. From upstate New York, Val enjoys expressing herself through singing and dancing. Along with this, comes a love for music...
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Estefania Salinas is a senior majoring in Media Studies: Radio & TV Production with a secondary concentration in Journalism. She is a passionate news reporter. She loves to get out in the field interviewing...
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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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Ellis is a Senior Media Studies major who is looking to become either a sports writer or sports broadcaster after he graduates. He has a passion for writing and loves watching basketball, baseball and...