Mercy College Doesn’t Care about Vegans or Vegetarians
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
September 20, 2018
Typically, when you think of a private college, you think of prestige, quality, high standards, and dedication to the student base, but as Mercy has shown time and time again, these traits do not seem to apply to their own school. But for the vegans and vegetarians of the college, Mercy has continuously shown that they do not care about us.
Let’s Talk About Your New Worst Friend
Chelsea Renay, Social Media Editor
April 16, 2018
I was in the stairway between the dining concourse and the main floor at Grand Central Terminal. It was about 7:30 in the morning and I was on my way to my orientation for my internship when it happened. I had an anxiety attack. The thought of how huge of a step I was taking in terms of trying...
Opioids: An Epidemic Plaguing Westchester County
April 9, 2018
"There’s no discrimination on age, race, religion, anything. Some people become addicted by getting prescribed regular medication, like pain killers. It goes into heroin," said Sean Hagan, a sergeant in the Greenburgh Drug and Alcohol Task Force, of the far reaches of addiction to opioids that...
The Dreams We Have as Children
Steven Keehner, Staff Writer
March 18, 2018
In another late night writing session, I evaluate one of the most complex topics I struggle to understand: myself.
Question(s) of a Lifetime – Part Two
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
March 4, 2018
Life has given us many difficult questions; some, will never be answered. Here are some that can.
Question(s) of a Lifetime – Part One
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
February 18, 2018
Is there a God? What is the meaning of life? Is a hot dog a sandwich? These are all some of the greatest questions humanity has faced; here are some more.
Confessions of an Introverted Extrovert
Chelsea Renay, Staff Writer
October 18, 2017
No, I'm not staring at you... I've just had a bunch of conversations with you in my head. Does that sound crazy?
Students Clear Their Heads At Fresh Check Day
Mark McCarthy, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017
This year's Fresh Check Day had some four-legged guests
So I’ve Graduated… Now What?
Chelsea Renay, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
Picture this: You have taken the familiar journey home for the holiday break and although the bright lights are twinkling above and the snow on the ground has a certain sparkle. You are dreading walking through the front door. Family dinners stop being about coming together and enjoying each other’s...
Am I Good Enough?
Nora-Grayce Orosz, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Two high schools and three colleges later...
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