The Impact Says Farewell to its 2019 Seniors
Nicole Acosta, Brian Pineiro, Caroline Newman, Michael Dunnings, and Stephen Lyons
May 8, 2019
As the last "Impact Thursday" of the 2018-19 year arrives, our senior staff members reflect on their time with The Impact. Though our seniors' journeys are coming to a close, a whole new chapter of their lives is just beginning. We look forward to seeing all that they accomplish in their pr...
Parting Words From The Impact’s Senior Staff Members
Nora-Grayce Orosz, Liv Meier, Matt Reich, Chelsea Renay, Dani Sarasky, Kritsin Millard, Tanisha Esprit, Mark McCarthy, Sandra Romero, Impact Staff
May 15, 2018
As the class of 2018 pushes onward towards the final moments of their undergraduate careers, The Impact's own senior staff members reflect on the experiences, friendships and challenges they have faced during their time at Mercy. What was once a fledgling staff of a few devoted writers and editors has...
Graduation is coming, and I am not ready to adult.
Danielle Sarasky, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2018
With graduation less than a month away, I am faced with the thought of having to become an adult. Up until now, I didn’t care what my age is, I did not consider myself an adult (unless I am fighting with my mom, then of course I am!). Not the point, as long as I am still having my mom make docto...
So Long Undergrad & Good Riddance!
Chelsea Renay, Social Media Editor
April 30, 2018
I've always heard that your college years are supposed to be the best four years of your life. To be blunt, that has got to be the hottest sack of garbage if I have ever heard one. With commencement being next week, I took the time to look back on my overall college experience and I can say that...
10 Best Original Graduation Cap Designs
Chelsea Martin, Social Media Editor
April 24, 2018
With graduation within reach, I think it's time for the soon-to-be graduates to find some inspiration for their caps. Let's be honest, we're happy to see you walk across the stage but all eyes will be peeled for the funniest and most original cap designs. I Woke Up Like This... By a show ...
Mercy To Now Host School Specific Graduation Format Every Spring
Liv Meier, Associate Editor
February 13, 2018
Along with resolutions and a new gym regimen, 2018 brings a new commencement schedule to Mercy College for this coming May. Commencement will now be split up into four ceremonies held on two separate days, compared to prior years when only two ceremonies were held on the same day. The School of...
7 Telltale Signs It’s Your Final Semester
Liv Meier, Associate Editor
February 1, 2018
Congratulations, you've finally made it. Thanks to a countless number of late night study sessions, coffee and support from your fellow struggling students, the end is near. There's only a short four months standing in the way of you and your diploma. It's your final semester but life is a bit different...
The Deep End
September 14, 2017
It’s been awhile since my fingers have felt the smooth touch of a keyboard. I missed it. I missed the way the keyboard felt when I typed. I missed that blinking cursor and that damned writer’s block. I missed writing. Well, I’m back. And I’m not going anywhere. This summer has been an interesting one to say...
A die-hard sports fan who is eager to learn more about the sports media industry. His dream is to one day work for a big sports news outlet. He is a die-hard Jets fan and on a fall afternoon, one can find...
Impact Staff
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...
Associate Editor
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...
Impact Staff
Michael Panteleo is a senior and studies journalism at Mercy College. He enjoys writing, watching, and playing football and basketball. He is a member of the Collegiate Scholars program at Mercy College...
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...
Andrew Kim is a junior majoring in Journalism. Transferring and switching majors a few years ago was a big risk but it has been well worth it so far. Andrew is from Glen Rock and loves writing about his...
Impact Staff
Chevaughn Hurst is a senior 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...
Maya Wiggins is currently a senior at Mercy College studying Media Studies. I love writing whether it is a song or a poem. Writing is my safe haven. She writes a column titled The Loner Galaxy
Julianna Ilise is a 21 year-old. She grew up in Monroe, New York with her mother, father, sister, step-father and step-brother. She is currently attending Mercy college studying Radio and television production....