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Photo Story: I ❤ WSU Day

Check out what I ❤ WSU Day has to offer students
Elly Herrick, Features Editor
September 13, 2023
Smiling, Kenneth Janz high-fives WSU’s well-loved mascot- Wazoo in the WSU Courtyard during I ❤ WSU Day. Newly appointed University Interim President Janz strolls through the event proudly wearing an I ❤ WSU Day given to him by the main coordinator of the event- Tracy Rahim.  (Elly Herrick)
After already running out of tote bags, more bags are found and given out by Ahlea Wright. This event is one of the most popular club-based events on campus having students flowing throughout the courtyard between classes. (Elly Herrick)
Playing a game, members of the WSU Black Student Union look at the computer to read off a question about Black history. Many clubs were encouraged to make their booth interactive with the students and the BSU’s booth is a perfect example of that. Can you name 3 African countries? (Elly Herrick)
Event goers Phoebe DeBates and Jossy Sevilla take advantage of the free tote bags and many more free items at I ❤ WSU day. Many booths at the event had information as well as candy, fidget toys, cup covers, and much more. (Elly Herrick)
Marley Wilkins tries her skills at the live-action Angry Birds booth. With rubber balls with angry bird faces drawn on them and containers shaped like green enemy pigs and barrels, students with guidance from two helpers use a slingshot to shoot the rubber ball at the containers stacked up nicely on a table. (Elly Herrick)
Laughing, WSU Student Senate President Liz Carmen and Treasurer Jack O’Connor set up their booth for the event. They set up the booth to hand out highlighters, tote bags and drink cozies as well as drink covers. They also wanted to inform students of the upcoming Student Senate Fall General Election polls that are open Sep. 11-14 located in your student email. (Elly Herrick)

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About the Contributor
Elly Herrick
Elly Herrick, Features Editor
Elly Herrick (she/they) is the Features Editor for the Winonan. Herrick is currently in her fourth year at Winona State University, majoring in Mass Communications: Public Relations with minors in Photography and Creative Digital Media.   In addition to working for the Winonan, she is also an Production Assistant with KQAL and a Resident Assistaint for East Lake. She also works in TV Services and will most likely be found in Phelps Hall. Outside of school, Herrick loves to spend time with loved ones and being outside. She also loves long walks outside and seeing live music.