Category Archives: Quincy University

Kicking through adversity: Emma Tell finds strength on and off the field

Emma Tell, a Quincy University soccer player, overcomes significant health challenges, including multiple injuries and POTS, highlighting the importance of her supportive team while redefining her identity beyond athletics.

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How to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift

As Valentine’s Day approaches, finding the right gift can be challenging. Listening and appreciating love is crucial. Common gifts include handmade cards, flowers, and chocolates, while communication and traditions enhance the celebration experience.

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How students can report mistreatment by authority figures at Quincy University

This is a picture of three student athletes sitting in a cafeteria at a round table while they are talking and laughing together (Freja Hansen/QUMedia)

It can be a challenge for students to report mistreatment for fear of losing either their academic or sports scholarship. Many athletes have said that they also fear their spot on the field is being taken away by their coach if they consider to report a claim about their coach.

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Quincy University students travel abroad

Students the first night in London after their first dinner

Quincy University students and a professor embarked on an exhilarating international trip filled with adventure, from exploring Olympic stadiums and Stonehenge to conquering personal fears on London Bridge. The journey continued in Dublin, where they savored local flavors and witnessed stunning coastlines, creating lifelong memories despite challenges like jet lag and cold weather.

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One bowl at a time: Mart Heinen Booster Club host its 36th annual chili cook-off

A picture of a poster posted around campus days leading up to the event.

The Mart Heinen Booster Club Chili Cook-Off at Quincy University was a time to connect not only with different chili recipes but also with unfamiliar people. It was a reminder that simple traditions can enhance the strength of communities, creating special occasions that linger in memory long after they are over.

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Who has the best brews off campus?

Photo from a student with coffee from Shots Fired.

Quincy’s coffee scene features four notable shops: Electric Fountain, Shots Fired, Carters, and Hebrews. Electric Fountain is known for craft coffee and a unique atmosphere. Shots Fired offers a creative vibe with local art. Carters focuses on convenience with a fast drive-thru. Hebrews is popular among students for its variety.

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Swimming: how a meet works

Picture of a college team's pool.

Most people know what swimming is. Not everyone knows how college swim meets actually work. Here’s a simple look at what goes on behind the scenes. College swimming has four main strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Every meet uses those strokes in different races. Some events are short. Some are long. Some mix all four together, like the individual

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QU Swim 2025: a team that was four years in the making

Picture of some swimmerts at the midseason meet

The Quincy University men’s swim team achieved a historic 23rd ranking in the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association poll. With a 3-0 dual meet record and ambitions to place in the top six at the GLVC conference meet, the team has shown significant growth over its four-year existence and aims for nationals.

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