Cultural Fears, Unruly Children, and the Recurring Themes in Horror Films: A Comparison of Child’s Play (1988) and Orphan (2009)
Rashaan Pace, Impact Staff
April 16, 2015
Filed under Movies and Television, True Story
According to the Holy Bible’s story in Genesis, Chapter 4, which depicts the brutal slaying of Abel by his brother Cain, the concept of violence, in particular, murder is as old as creation. The story suggests that because of sin, the inability to control one’s emotions can lead various per...
Shuttle Bus Horror
Maria Elena Perez, Staff Writer
February 9, 2013
Filed under How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria
Mercy College students that get the pleasure of dorming in a hotel love all the perks that come along with it. A private bathroom, maid service every Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a comfy hotel bed to sleep in every night. And then there are the shuttle buses. While they are very convenient for us to get to ...
Five Games to Play Before They’re Made Into Bad Movies
Joseph Torres, Impact Staff
May 15, 2012
Filed under From Parts Unknown
While many people might look at gaming as infantile, we look at those people with our controllers held high and say this game is better than any show you watch on television. Books, Comics, and gaming are the only thing providing Hollywood with anything worthwhile. Adaptions are what Hollywood is known...
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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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Karen is dull and boring and that is why she can't write a bio. She lives in Connecticut. Or something. She edits videos fairly well. Rumor is she loves donuts. She can be reached at...
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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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Tanisha Esprit, also known as Tan Tan or T, is majoring in journalism at Mercy College. She is from the breathtaking island of St.Thomas, USVI. She enjoys the view of pages turning and the pen gliding...