WiFi Speed Tests On Campus Prove System To Be Norm of Public Networks
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
December 16, 2018
Through testing and an interview with some of Mercy's most important IT workers, let's break down the WiFi situation at Mercy College.
Mercy College Sues Former Dean for Encroaching Potential Business Students on Behalf of LIU
Nicole Acosta, Managing Editor
October 4, 2018
Mercy College is suing ex-dean of the School of Business, Edward Weis, as well as Long Island University, with damages of up to $700,000, after accusing Weis of smuggling prospective business honors students and swaying them to admit to LIU, according to documents obtained by The Impact by the New York...
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.
Mercy Professor Set to Release First Book of Trilogy
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
May 2, 2018
With Winter Eternal set to be released to a nationwide audience this May, professor E. Thomas Joseph joins a long list of published writers connected to Mercy College.
Spring, Are You Coming? (Winter Takeover)
Waheed Burns, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2018
Spring is said to start March 20th every year. Its already more than half way through April and its still cold and ugly outside. This is the longest winter I can remember. Even though it's already past March 20th and technically considered Spring this weather feels like winter. Is Spring ever coming? This...
My Review of “The Black Panther”
Waheed Burns, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2018
Marvel has started off the year with a bang with its latest release of "The Black Panther," directed by Ryan Cooler. This Marvel film has an all star line up filled with black actors and actresses such as Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther), Michael B. Jordan (Kilmonger), Angela Basset (Ramonda), Daniel...
Has Hiphop Become Watered Down?
Waheed Burns, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2018
Its no secret that the state of Hiphop's well being is on the decline. Since hiphop's debut in the 1970's it has become more popular and has spread from the south Bronx to worldwide. Even though hiphop as a music genre has been very marketable and profitable, its core fans believe the lyrics to be watered...
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.
A Look Into Mercy’s Growing Rap Scene (Featuring 3peat)
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
February 8, 2018
“Like horses in the Kentucky Derby, we only look forward at what’s ahead, rather than what’s behind us.” These words, said by sophomore Kadeem Norville, make the defining statement of 3peat, one of Mercy’s “Big Three” rap groups, along with ODC and Plug. With the rise of the “SoundC...
Costa Pitches Motivation to Mavs
Kayla Simas, Managing Editor
April 9, 2017
It was the last conference doubleheader of the season for Sussex Community College, a week before playoffs. All Kenny Costa and his team needed were to win these two games and they were soon on their way to a region title. Once Costa’s coach decided to start him on the mound for game one, he knew ...
Sedoney (Sid-Don-Knee) Henry was born in Jamaica but grew up in New York with a lifelong love for poetry. She's been writing poetry for years, as it always came naturally to her. She's a junior in the...
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Jared Naut is a junior majoring in journalism hailing from the town of Parlin, New Jersey. When Jared is not writing, you can catch him listening to his favorite acapella group, Pentatonix, or binge-watching...
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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...
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Alexis Lynch is a junior majoring in Media Studies with a focus in Journalism. Living in Westchester, New York her whole life she has been very focused on the entertainment industry as well as sports,...
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Dan is a VERY TALL person, a sports enthusiast that can't stop talking about FOOTBALL, HOCKEY, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, and MMA. Also, he's making jokes on anything 24/7. He is a junior Media Studies major...
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Ellis is a Senior Media Studies major who is looking to become either a sports writer or sports broadcaster after he graduates. He has a passion for writing and loves watching basketball, baseball and...
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Jillian Simmons is a junior studying Television and Radio Broadcasting, with a secondary concentration in journalism. She has a passion for video editing and writing, and after graduating hopes to get...
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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...
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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...