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Finding faith in the season: Lent at Quincy University

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A picture of a cross with a purple cloth draped over it. Purple is the color that is associated with Lent.

At Quincy University, the season of Lent invites students into a time of quiet reflection and meaningful change. Marked by prayer, fasting, and acts of service, Lent challenges students to step back from their busy routines and focus on what truly matters. Whether through moments of silence in the chapel or small daily sacrifices, this season becomes an opportunity not just to observe a tradition, but to grow in faith, purpose, and community.

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From campus to coast: Quincy University student Cole Wagy connects with alumni in Florida

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A picture of a chapel Wagy visited when he was in Florida.

Cole Wagy, a student at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois, traveled to Florida with the university’s advancement team to meet alumni and share how their support continues to shape the student experience. By telling his own story about life on campus and the opportunities made possible through alumni generosity, Cole helped strengthen the connection between past graduates and current students.

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Quincy University student uses braiding skills to empower peers and build confidence

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This picture shows the title of the commercial done on Tonijah Bush

Tonijah Bush, a Quincy University student, offers hairstyling services that boost confidence among peers. Her affordable braiding business fosters community connections and artistic expression while empowering students through beauty.

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Chasing two goals: sports and nursing at Quincy University

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Nursing majors at Quincy University face intense challenges balancing academics and athletics. Students like Acheampomaa Danso and Maddy Barton emphasize time management and organization to succeed, preparing for both sports and nursing careers.

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

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

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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?

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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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