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KC Range becomes a student hotspot as Quincy University crowds drive spring social scene and summer transition

a picture of the outside of the KC Range in Quincy, IL.

As the semester winds down and summer approaches, the KC Range in Quincy is shifting into a new season alongside the students who helped make it a local favorite. Known for its social atmosphere, interactive golf games, and laid-back environment, the venue is preparing for longer nights, warmer weather, and a steady mix of college students and community members. With extended hours, seasonal events, and a continued focus on entertainment, the KC Range is positioning itself as a go-to summer destination—giving students who stay in town an easy place to relax, compete, and stay connected even after classes end.

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Documentary highlights the rise of women’s soccer at Quincy University

This is a picture of the intro of the documentary saying QUTV, Sports Documentary. (Freja Hansen/QUMedia)

The documentary “Chasing Legacy: Women’s Soccer at QU” depicts the journey of female athletes who founded the women’s soccer team at Quincy University in the late 1970s. It highlights their challenges, successes, and the ongoing legacy of equality in women’s sports.

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Students encouraged to less screen time in April wellness challenge

This is a picture of a black smartphone lying face-up on a light-colored table, with the screen turned off and slightly reflecting light. (Freja Hansen/QUMedia)

Quincy University launches an April Wellness Challenge to promote digital detox among students, encouraging them to engage in seven self-selected activities aimed at reducing screen time. This initiative aims to improve mental health, focus, and social interaction, addressing concerns about technology’s overwhelming presence in students’ lives. Participation also rewards students with gifts.

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Quincy University hosts student-professor debate on education value

This is a picture of the professors together with the students from the student government who showed up to the debate. (Freja Hansen/QUMedia)

On March 24, 2026, Quincy University’s student government hosted a debate-your-professor event to encourage student expression on educational experiences. President Luisa Andrade emphasized the need for student voices, highlighting the event’s role in fostering critical discussion and understanding of degree value.

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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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Is commuting changing the image of college life?

What a morning drive looks like for college commuter.

Students and staff discuss the realities of commuting on college campuses, and what it could take to make commuters more involved on campus. Commuters include traditional and nontraditional students, so this article touches on the unfortunate reality that commuters will just not be as involved as staff would like.

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Quincy University honors Augustus Tolton during Black History Month

“This brings tears to my eyes because when he came back escorted back with a train down here and when he arrived at the church, the people were gathered all around to welcome him back even though he was in a casket. So he had a big celebration for the life and person he became and he was,” Fr. John Doctor said.

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