Tag Archives: Quincy

Communicable disease risk shows a rise in Adams County

Adams County has shown an increase in communicable diseases, which seem to have no rhyme or reason. Adams County health workers sit down to talk about communicable diseases and what they feel connects to the reason to infection spreading and ways to prevent.

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Hometown Hawks: Why Quincy “townies” are choosing Quincy University

At Quincy University, the townies move differently. They are the ones who grew up ten minutes away in Quincy. They went to summer camps in the gym. College didn’t take them somewhere new—it layered something new on top of what was already theirs.

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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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Brenner Library at Quincy University offers Black History Month resources

Every year in February, Brenner Library at Quincy University becomes a dynamic hub of reflection and discovery during Black History Month. By featuring book exhibits, online archives, and research assistance, the library offers students valuable ways to engage with Black history, culture, and contributions.

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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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How can QU students utilize health services in their community?

Photo of Adams County Health Department in Quincy, IL.

Health services can be for anyone at the local health department, and is open for college students as well. This article discusses the importance of utilizing services within your community, and taking part in a conversation that includes putting your health first.

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Wide awake: students consume lots of caffeine at Quincy University

A local Starbucks that is frequently used by Quincy University students for their coffee and caffeine fix.

As the sun rises over Quincy University, caffeine becomes the unofficial fuel of campus life. From steaming mugs clutched by sleepy students rushing to early classes to cold brews cracked open before afternoon practices, caffeine pulses through the daily rhythm of students and student-athletes alike. It sharpens focus in lecture halls, boosts energy in the weight room, and quietly connects everyone chasing success — one cup, can, or shot at a time.

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Local church’s baptisms numbers sky rocket in 2025

This is a picture of three men getting baptized.

The Crossing Church 48th St. is the head church for The Crossing and all of its 12 locations across Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa. The Crossing collectively reached over 1,300 baptisms in the year 2025. This church has seen an unusual amount of baptisms this year, doubling numbers from 2023 in 2025. Pastor Clayton Hentzel is the lead pastor at The

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