Tag Archives: NCAA

Quincy University new stunt program has students “hooked” to join cheer next spring

This is a picture of a stunt group preparing to throw a stunt for game day

A new NCAA sport, Stunt, is coming to Quincy University in Spring 2025. It meets Title IX requirements, offers larger scholarships, and focuses on the competitive, athletic parts of cheerleading.

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Student-athletes facing hidden dangers during season

Student-athletes at Quincy University have been trying to navigate through the school year during these tough times they have never witnessed before with their mental and physical health being at stake. According to the NCAA Student-Athlete COVID-19 Well-Being Survey, respondents noted academic worries (43%), lack of access to sport (33%), COVID-19 health concerns (31%), and financial worries (24%) as the

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Tennis welcomes Truman and McKendree as sports return to QU

Samuele Contestabile completes a forehand shot.

By Michele Barletta In a time where the only sports matches on campus are intra-squad scrimmages, QU men’s and women’s tennis have been lucky enough to face both Truman State and Mckendree University this fall. Other college teams on campus and around the country haven’t been as lucky as they do their best to abide by COVID-19 protocol and NCAA

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