Author Archives: Brianna Graham

“The Transformers: The Movie” (1986) – a short review

Title card of the Transformers: The Movie

Brianna and Jason Graham review “The Transformers: The Movie” (1986), reflecting on nostalgia, animation quality, and its fast-paced plot. While it remains an effective toy advertisement, its intense moments and visuals still resonate today.

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Oatmeal showdown: Quaker vs. Kodiak vs. Great Value

Line up of oatmeal boxes.

Brianna Graham compares three oatmeal brands from Walmart: Great Value, Quaker, and Kodiak, assessing their price, flavor, texture, and packaging. Quaker emerged as the best option, offering a satisfying balance of taste and texture, despite longer cooling time.

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Survey reveals struggles of student commuters

A survey of 23 Quincy University student commuters highlighted issues like lack of engagement, inconvenient parking, and inadequate meal plans. Commuters feel disconnected, missing events, and suggest improvements like better communication, expanded parking, and revised meal options for enhanced campus involvement.

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Quincy’s Love Local event: celebrating small businesses

The Love Local Shop Local event in Quincy featured 19 businesses, promoting community support. Participants could win gift baskets and a grand prize. Local owners highlighted the unique qualities of small businesses and their value to the community.

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Quincy University responds to federal aid concerns

In January 2025, a memo temporarily froze federal loans and grants but was quickly rescinded. Quincy University’s Tom Oliver assured students that financial aid, particularly Title IV, would not be jeopardized, advising them to file FAFSA promptly and stay informed.

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