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QU students and staff discuss the struggles of transfer credits

Quincy University students and staff discuss credits transferring with their major, and whether there are issues surrounding credits transferring. The question is if staff is willing to help students, which can be found in the story.

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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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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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Two Aussies, One Team: how Stynes and Bolton found a home at Quincy

Ethan and Tiernan bringing the ball up court to possibly score for the Hawks.

Tiernan​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Stynes and Ethan Bolton flew over 9,000 miles from Australia to be part of the Quincy Hawks, not only changing their lives but also the men’s basketball team tremendously. Back home, these two were just friends, but now they’ve become an unstoppable duo on the court, as both have been elevated to the starting lineup and are racking up the stats right away. Even though they are miles away from their families, they have become a source of support for one another, as well as through the Quincy basketball team, which has made them feel like a real second home. Their narrative is a journey through different opportunities, forming bonds, and the most surprising places where you can call ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌home.

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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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