Alyssa, Carla and Josh talk about the reaction to their Israel-Palestine story and the upcoming election.
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About the Contributors
Alyssa Politi, Managing Editor
Alyssa Politi is a senior at Mercy University majoring in journalism and minoring in business. She serves Mercy University presently as the Director of Communications of Student Government, the Program Assistant of Mercy's Global Honors Program, a Student Worker in the School of Liberal Arts Dean’s Office, and the Marketing Director of the CEO Club. Outside of the Mercy community, Politi relishes in social media content creation, quality family and friends time, and prides herself on self-care.
Politi writes a column for The Impact titled Blondes Have More Fun, which delves into the not-so-fun aspects of life that have been thrown her way and that others may relate to.
She can be reached at [email protected].
Carla Gradiz, Managing Editor
Carla Gradiz is a Junior at Mercy University; she is an international student and majors in Journalism with a minor in Psychology.
Carla comes from Honduras, Central America. She is passionate about where she comes from and focuses her writing on real issues her community faces and the issues she has to face as an international student. With much curiosity, Carla likes to explore different cultures, loves traveling to meet new people, and wants to impact the world positively. She believes writing is a powerful form of expression and a way to leave her mark.
Carla writes a column titled You Can't Handle It, in which she bravely shares real-life experiences, addresses critical issues, and raises awareness about topics she believes deserve more attention. She's passionate about using her writing to shed light on these issues.
She can be reached at [email protected].
Joshua Ochoa Diaz, Impact Staff
Joshua Ochoa Diaz is a junior year Journalism major at Mercy College.
He writes a column titled "Cluttered Library of Thoughts", where he likes to talk about the world and all things entertainment!
He can be reached via email at [email protected].