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Student-athletes struggle to grab lunch between classes and practice at Quincy University

A group of six female college students sits around a table in Quincy University cafeteria, talking and smiling while eating lunch. Food trays, water bottles, and mugs are on the table. Other students sit at tables in the background, and a large “CAF” sign and TV screens are visible above the dining area.

The rest of the week, her schedule makes it almost impossible to get to the café during the 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. lunch window. Instead, she often doesn’t eat until much later in the afternoon sometimes right before practice.

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Quincy University athletes share concerns over Teamworks nutrition app

This is a picture of a student holding a phone with the Teamworks app opened.

Athletes at Quincy University are resisting the Teamworks nutrition app, citing concerns over privacy and potential harm, especially in weight-controlled sports. Suggestions propose making the app optional to empower athletes while addressing dietary tracking and education needs.

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