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Walking under the Penny Lane Kiosk did not stop this senior from graduating

This is a picture of Alyssa Amaral. She is waring a black T-shirt with Quincy Hawks log on it. She is talking about the myth about the kiosk on Penny Lane.

This superstition has become one of QU’s most well-known stories among students. But one senior says that she is living proof that the myth does not hold up. Alyssa Amaral, a graduating senior, walked under the Penny Lane kiosk early in her time at QU.

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Quincy University’s Women’s Soccer Team returns to GLVC Tournament for first time in 5 years

The Lady Hawks secured their postseason spot with a 2-0 win against Missouri S&T on Sunday, Oct. 19th, 2025. The last time Quincy reached the GLVC Tournament was the 2020-21 season, so making this achievement is a major milestone for the program.

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Willer Hall Residents still waiting for the “Pizza alarm” after months of false fire alerts

This is a picture of Willer Hall main intrance to the building. (Freja Hansen/QUMedia)

The deal is simple: if Willer Hall can make it 60 consecutive days without a single fire alarm, the residents will be rewarded with what they’re calling the “pizza alarm,” a hall-wide pizza party to celebrate. But months into the semester, that goal remains unmet.

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Quincy University’s Cafeteria expands dining options with gluten-free station

This is a picture of a student making a gluten-free waffle from an avoiding gluten station at the cafeteria.

The gluten-free station is designed to give students more convenience and a dining experience closer to what their fellow students enjoy. The pantry area is trying to keep cross-contact of gluten from happening by trained staff.

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Quincy University launches first doctoral programs in occupational and physical therapy

This is a picture of 3 professors talking about the settings around the new PT and OT labs.

The programs will be in a hybrid format, combining online coursework with on-campus lab housing twice per semester. Students will get hands-on experience in QU’s newly renovated lab spaces, and it is designed to look like a real-world clinical environment.

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