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Sophia Sailer
Sophia Sailer, Editor-in-Chief

Sophia Sailer (she/her/hers) is currently the Editor-in-Chief at The Winonan.

Sailer is also a DJ for KQAL and hosts “Sippin’ with Sophie” on Saturdays from 3-6 PM. You’ll also catch Sailer at TV Services in Phelps, if you ever need to rent out a camera.

Sailer is from Eden Prairie, Minnesota and is a fourth-year student at Winona State University studying Mass Communication: Creative Digital Media as her major, and Advertising and Film studies as her minors. She loves talking to people and making sure their voices are heard and hopes to do that with her leadership at the Winonan.

Recently Sailer studied abroad for 2 weeks in Italy, creating art.

Sailer’s hobbies include listening to music, shopping, making art, and hanging out with friends.

Elly Herrick
Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
Elly Herrick (she/they) is the Editor-In-Chief and News Editor for the Winonan as of fall 2024. Herrick is currently in her third 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 Alumni House Assistant and a member of the Geology club. She also works in TV Services and will most likely be found in Phelps Hall. Outside of university, Herrick loves to spend time with loved ones and cooking a good meal. She also loves long walks outside and seeing live music.