Column Descriptions
The Girl On The Train is written by Nora-Grace Orosz.
She eats. She listens. She reviews. She eats again.
The New Girl On The Block is written by Andrea Loaiza.
Follow Andrea on her journey to discover the stories behind the people. If you like what she has to say, stick around. If you don’t, stick around anyways.
Matt Says It is written by Matt Reich.
Matt always has something to say. Whether it be personal stories, thoughts on politics and entertainment, or what happened last Tuesday night, there’s always something to be said.
The Tea Whisperer is written by Tanisha Esprit.
Step into the Tea Whisperer, where you will be poured hot topics on politics, fashion, and people in general.
Nic’s Notables is written by Nicole Acosta
Stay tuned while Nicole talks about the real deal of love and life as a young Hispanic woman in today’s decade. She also mentions your favorite musicians, TV shows, film actors, and hot spots in the New York City metro area.
Blonde & Brains is written by Olivia Meier.
Join Liv as she traverses through all aspects of college life – from the stress of classes to the joys of being a commuter, she’ll talk about it all.
The Weekly Rage is written by Marc McCarthy.
Weekly coverage of anything in comics, gaming or movies that annoy Marc, and should probably annoy you as well.
The Cultural Wildchild is written by Chelsea Renay.
The Cultural Wildchild brings you everything but the kitchen sink. Celebrity gossip, college trials and tribulations, fashion & music trends. There’s literally something for everyone. Sound off! Let your voice be heard. Mine sure will.
The Joke’s On Jess is written by Jess Brandt.
Can Jess catch a break? Find out as she gets into one fiasco after another.
Musings of Miska is written by Michael Dunnings.
Expect an eclectic dive into the most intriguing developments in film, television, gaming, MMA, and historical worlds.
Impact Staff
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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Ellis is a junior Media Studies major who is looking to become either a sports writer or sports broadcaster after he graduates. He believes writing for the Impact will help him achieve his goals and give...
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Daniel Johnston grew up in Oceanside, New York, and is a senior at Mercy College studying journalism. Daniel is an avid movie watcher and sports fan, even though all of his teams are always terrible. In...
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Chevaughn Hurst is a junior majoring in media studies with a concentration in journalism. He grew up in Jamaica and migrated to the United States at the age of 6 years old. His friends and family call...
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Steven Keehner is a journalism major with an unhealthy addiction to coffee and the band Oasis. Hailing from the mediocre town of Oyster Bay, New York, he was the Editor-in-Chief of his high school paper, The Har...
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Sports Editor
Jess Brandt is a Media Studies major specializing in Journalism. She is from the wholesome town of Folsom located in beautiful Northern California. She is a member of the Mercy College Women's soccer team...
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Mikayla Newham is a senior at Mercy College. She was born and raised in Redding, California, but came to Mercy to pursue her dream as a college softball player, as well as furthering her education....
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Managing Editor
Nicole is from The Bronx and is a journalism major at Mercy College. Her hobbies include discovering new places to eat on a budget, photography, listening to every current album you could think of, and...
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Adviser
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...