An Imperfect Guide to Loving Yourself
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
October 19, 2018
It's okay to be sad, but it isn't to hate yourself. Here are some tips and resources that can help you.
Mercy’s Transgender Community Gain a Massive Victory Towards Gender-Neutral Housing
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
May 22, 2018
In the ongoing struggle for better treatment within Mercy's Transgender community, three students have made the biggest push for change yet.
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.
Should I Mention Valentine’s Day?
Sandra Romero, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Valentine’s Day is finally here, and for many couples it is a special occasion, while for others... it could get rocky. As much as some women try to play it off and claim Valentine’s Day is no big deal, in the back of our heads it is because we expect some effort to be put in. Truth be told, I...
How Fortnite: Battle Royale Has Risen Above All Expectations
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
January 27, 2018
With the gaming industry at a point where micro-transactions have taken over and companies are moving away from the players' voices, Fortnite: Battle Royale continues to be an outlier. So the question that needs to be asked is: how did we get here?
How America’s Soccer Revolution is Moving Away From America (Kind Of)
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
January 6, 2018
With Ezequiel Barco, one of the top prospects in Argentina, set to sign for Atlanta United, it signifies great changes for the landscape of Major League Soccer. Barco, along with Jesus Medina, Diego Rossi, and Josue Colman are all players who fit this new mold of signings that could change MLS forever. ...
A Writer’s Dilemma
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
December 6, 2017
“All writers are vain, selfish, and lazy, and at the very bottom of their motives there lies a mystery. Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resi...
Thank You, Dad… For Everything
Liv Meier, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017
As I walk down the aisle of the local farmers’ market, passing rows of fresh produce and happy customers, I get stopped by a member of my community. “You have the greatest dad,” she said to me, “and what a great relationship you two have.” I couldn’t help but smile and agree – “I...
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