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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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A fifth year: what’s changing – and what it means for Quincy University

A poster made by the GLVC to tell athletes they matter.

The NCAA will vote in January on landmark “fifth-year” eligibility legislation, a move that would revolutionize the college athletics experience. For Quincy University student-athletes, the change would be about more than just extra time on the field—it could allow the flexibility to balance athletics, academics, and recovery in ways never before possible.

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Nick White: From Division II all American to Quincy defensive line coach

Reflecting on the experience of playing for his father, a coach, Coach Nick White shares insights on values instilled by his dad, like discipline and mental toughness. Despite feeling pressure as the coach’s son, he takes pride in his family’s legacy. He emphasizes their combined impact on his growth as a player and coach.

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The Rebound: Quincy Women’s Basketball team and their road back to the top

Quincy women's basketball team preparing for the 2025-2026 season at Pepsi Arena.

Just a year ago, the Quincy University women’s basketball team stood at the top of the GLVC, cutting down the nets as conference champions. Now, however, it finds itself at the bottom of the standings— a drastic turnaround caused by coaching turnover and departing players that left last year’s powerhouse Lady Hawks searching for meaning.

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How dry season affects swimmers’ performance

When you think of the phrase ‘dry-season’ you probably think of weather and a place where it doesn’t rain. But for swimmers the term dry season means “time to lock in”. Being in the NCAA, the swim season is the longest sport to be in season with it ranging from early September to mid- February or early march. It is

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Quincy University launches first doctoral programs in occupational and physical therapy

This is a picture of 3 professors talking about the settings around the new PT and OT labs.

The programs will be in a hybrid format, combining online coursework with on-campus lab housing twice per semester. Students will get hands-on experience in QU’s newly renovated lab spaces, and it is designed to look like a real-world clinical environment.

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Women in Law at Quincy University launches the academic year with vision board night

The idea of “Wil” has been illustrated on the board in an attempt to encapsulate the Quincy University phenomena through a digital narrative. The Highlights of the board revolve around the narrative that reflects the characteristics of Wil: Growth, community, and innovation. In the longer storyline, the board marks the aspirations that life at Quincy aspires and the transformative moments captured. As one moves forward from one glory and hill to another, the memories and many glories of life that were marked as vague routinely become much smoother to aspire...

At Quincy University, the Women in Law club began a new academic year with a dynamic Vision Board Night, welcoming interested legal minds to visualize their goals and aspirations for the semester ahead. With scissors, glue, and a kaleidoscope of inspirational images and quotes, members created individualized vision boards consolidating their professional aspirations with their personal growth goals. This event was a celebration of empowerment, community, and women supporting women on a common and impactful journey. For many members, the night solidified their motivation, clarity, and connection to each other, and offered just a few hours to see their thoughts and success on a vision board.

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Kevin Hines inspires at Quincy University mental health event

This is a picture of Kevin Hines and the NAMI club before his presentation.

Quincy University launched mental health awareness week with Kevin Hines’ impactful presentation, “The Ripple Effect.” Hines shared his suicide survival story, emphasizing the importance of expressing feelings and resilience. The event engaged the community, setting a positive tone for upcoming wellness activities.

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Mario Kart Game Night brings competitive fun to Quincy University

This is a picture of 4 students playing on a Xbox where they play Mario Kart in a student hall lobby.

Throughout the evening, participants battled it out on the virtual tracks, navigating iconic courses while dodging banana peels and red shells. The competition featured multiple rounds, with players advancing based on their race standings.

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