Mercy College Doesn’t Care about Vegans or Vegetarians
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
September 20, 2018
Filed under Tales of an American Redhead
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
Filed under The Cultural Wildchild
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
Filed under News, NYPA Award Winner
"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
Filed under Tales of an American Redhead
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
Filed under Tales of an American Redhead
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
Filed under Tales of an American Redhead
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
Filed under The Cultural Wildchild
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
Filed under News
This year's Fresh Check Day had some four-legged guests
So I’ve Graduated… Now What?
Chelsea Renay, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
Filed under The Cultural Wildchild
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
Filed under Concerts and Carbs
Two high schools and three colleges later...
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Hope Androsko is a senior who is majoring in English at Mercy College. Hope’s goal is to become a journalist, editor, and English professor. She was born and raised in a small town in northern Westchester....
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Stephen Lyons is mostly found on chairs and couches in front of a Television. When he isn't wasting his life with Xbox games or TV series, he likes to write and take long walks on the beach. His goal is...
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Michael Dunnings, otherwise known by the Hungarian equivalent "Miska", is a native of Dobbs Ferry and a senior studying Journalism at Mercy College. Michael can either be found wasting countless hours...
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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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Adriana Saad is from Ecuador. Her grandmother brought her over when she was 15 years-old for a better future. She jokes that her plan did not go as she wished because she became pregnant two years later....
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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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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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The name is Loaiza, Andrea Loaiza. She is currently a junior in Mercy College on her way to getting her bachelors in Media and Journalism. She was the managing editor for her high school newspaper...
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