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While it is clear that no two people feel the exact same way about the event, many are united in their concern for the way America could and should change during the next four years.
Two Halves, One Home
The end of the semester can be quite a scary time for students of all grades with finals, class registration, and graduation hanging over their heads. It is important to balance self-care with academics to ensure the stress does not become to much.
End of the Semester Blues: How to Stay Motivated While Finishing Out the Semester
“There are some firms, like 3M, for instance, that wouldn't hire our graduates until we got this accreditation. And there are these exams that you need to take to become an engineer, and some of our students were not allowed to take these exams until we got this accreditation."
ABET Accreditation for Winona State’s General Engineering Program
Signs scattered across campus encourage students to vote right in Kryzsko Commons.
Election Day 2024: College in the Midst of Election Season
Often on Winona State University’s campus students who need an accessibility accommodations are met with roadblocks. One of the most common is the accessible door open buttons not working.
Accessibility or Unacceptability: How Accessible is Winona State?
As our Warriors pack up and travel to their games, we check-in on their result briefly.
The Road Home: A Quick Recap of Football and Volleyball as They Travel
The Winona State women’s tennis season wrapped up their season sucessfully with a community-based event, where the Warriors and Winona residents alike could get involved in the activities.
Winona Community Comes Together to Support Women’s Tennis
Warrior Isaiah Thompson makes his way towards the hoop, skillfully avoiding his opponents.
Men’s Basketball Defeats Michigan Tech
The Warriors attempt to defend the harsh hits by the Mankato Mavericks.
Winona State Women’s Volleyball Falls to Minnesota State, Mankato
The Winona State football team displays their solid defense at the end zone.
Winona State vs. Bemidji State: The Football Experience
Students of Winona State always feel that rush of excitement when the annual drag show is hosted.
Winona State Hosts Its Annual Drag Show!
The end of the semester can be quite a scary time for students of all grades with finals, class registration, and graduation hanging over their heads. It is important to balance self-care with academics to ensure the stress does not become to much.
End of the Semester Blues: How to Stay Motivated While Finishing Out the Semester
“There are some firms, like 3M, for instance, that wouldn't hire our graduates until we got this accreditation. And there are these exams that you need to take to become an engineer, and some of our students were not allowed to take these exams until we got this accreditation."
ABET Accreditation for Winona State’s General Engineering Program
Often on Winona State University’s campus students who need an accessibility accommodations are met with roadblocks. One of the most common is the accessible door open buttons not working.
Accessibility or Unacceptability: How Accessible is Winona State?
A campus flourishing with flora, Winona State has been deemed one of the greenest colleges in the nation.
Winona State Named One of the Nations Greenest Colleges
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.
Letter to the Editor: A Call for the Removal of the Somsen Hall Mural
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Letter to the Editor: Student Organizing: Why the restrictions?
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Letter to the Editor: Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Building in Winona.
Staying in Winona – an Opinion Piece
The Poll: How do you feel about the current immigration process?
The Poll: How do you feel about the current immigration process?
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.
Letter to the Editor: A Call for the Removal of the Somsen Hall Mural
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.
Letter to the Editor: Student Organizing: Why the restrictions?
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.
Letter to the Editor: Crisis Pregnancy Centers
The Poll: What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day mean to you?
Smiling brightly, Joe Eichele says goodbye to The Winonan.
Editor Farewell: Joe Eichele
September 9th, 2023, Jacob Gifford poses on his favorite throne in Stark Hall reading the last edition of The Winonan. Gifford has a true sense of appreciation for where he chooses to relive himself while on campus. Read to find the hot spots on campus where you should try next time you need to go.
Shine or Stink: Ranking WSU bathrooms
TV Review: “Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
TV Review: “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
Amala Ekpunobi, a speaker from PragerU. She returns again to Winona State University on Oct. 14 after speaking at the campus last year.
Letter to the editor: statement on Ekpunobi event
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
Remembering Chadwick Boseman
Remembering Chadwick Boseman
Students of Winona State always feel that rush of excitement when the annual drag show is hosted.
Winona State Hosts Its Annual Drag Show!
“Heretic” is now available in film theaters all around the country.
Film Review: Heretic
"We Live in Time” starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, is the new romance film of the year.
Film Review: “We Live in a Time”
More Than Just Posters: “Get Out and Vote” Student Poster Event
Elizabeth "Lyz" Jaakola shares her cultural music with different instruments and song.
International Music Series: Exchanging Culture
More Than Just Posters: “Get Out and Vote” Student Poster Event
Elizabeth "Lyz" Jaakola shares her cultural music with different instruments and song.
International Music Series: Exchanging Culture
Dr. Alan Dunbar performs passionately for a captive audience at the Faculty Recital.
Story Telling Through Music: Faculty Recital with Alan Dunbar
The cast of Elephant and Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" shows off their skills on the stage.
Children’s Show Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” Rocks the Stage
Sanorah Goldoff, an actress and the producer of this production of "Alabaster," poses as her character, June, during a live performance. Photo Contributed by the WSU Theater Department.
“Alabaster:” Performing the Art of Healing
“Heretic” is now available in film theaters all around the country.
Film Review: Heretic
"We Live in Time” starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, is the new romance film of the year.
Film Review: “We Live in a Time”
Elizabeth "Lyz" Jaakola shares her cultural music with different instruments and song.
International Music Series: Exchanging Culture
“Chromakopia” the 8th album from Tyler the Creator received public and critical acclaim.
Music Review: Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopia
Dr. Alan Dunbar performs passionately for a captive audience at the Faculty Recital.
Story Telling Through Music: Faculty Recital with Alan Dunbar
Often on Winona State University’s campus students who need an accessibility accommodations are met with roadblocks. One of the most common is the accessible door open buttons not working.
Accessibility or Unacceptability: How Accessible is Winona State?
Dr. Kenneth Janz is all smiles as he celebrates his official inauguration as the 16th President of Winona State University.
Dr. Kenneth Janz as President of Winona State
As peers wrote words of encouragement on brightly colored post-it notes, they connected with others through their shared experiences.
A Tribute to Transfer Students
An Open Letter to Winona State University
For commuters, long drives and limited parking may inhibit their abilities to feel like an active student on the WSU campus. Sarnia St. provides some parking for students living in East Lake when the lot is full or if they do not have a parking pass.
Commuter Students Navigate Their Spot On Campus
The Warrior Cupboard booth, set up at the Warrior Game Day Experience, collects donations to fill the Cupboard.
Warrior Cupboard: Preventing Food Insecurity on Campus
“It's been very rewarding for all of us as a dining team to get such positive feedback so early in the school year. It really motivates us and it motivates our team too. We're just feeding off of what the students have been telling us," Tracy Jaquette said.
Changes to Dining on Campus: More Than Just Food
The Winona State University International Club and International Student & Scholar Services teamed up to host a celebration of culture. Pictured above is Yujiro Nakano, a kendama World Cup champion. Nakano is one of many international students who performed for the audience.
Annual International Night: Crossroads of Culture
On Wednesday Nov. 2, International Student Services hosted an international coffee hour in Gildemeister Hall. This event is typically held on the first Wednesday of each month. The events offer a chance for students to interact with other students from around the world in an educationally-focused environment. Depending on what the students decide, the events can range from very casual to quite organized.
Photo Story: International Coffee Hour
R.I.C.E. Club was formed to focus on forming bonds between people. R.I.C.E. stands for Racial Integra- tion and Cultural Enrichment.
New R.I.C.E. club promotes diversity and inclusivity
The end of the semester can be quite a scary time for students of all grades with finals, class registration, and graduation hanging over their heads. It is important to balance self-care with academics to ensure the stress does not become to much.
End of the Semester Blues: How to Stay Motivated While Finishing Out the Semester
“Many of our LGBTQIA+ students and staff do face discrimination on campus, and with continued attacks on LGBTQIA+ people, our campus has the opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to marginalized students by updating Title IX polices to reflect the updated rules.”
Title IX: Are LGBTQ+ Students Truly Protected at WSU?
The Warrior Cupboard booth, set up at the Warrior Game Day Experience, collects donations to fill the Cupboard.
Warrior Cupboard: Preventing Food Insecurity on Campus
Winona State nursing students provide other students an easy opportunity to receive their vaccinations right on campus.
Pop-Up Flu Shot Clinics Provide Students Opportunities for Easy Vaccination
The “Freshman 15” is often used as a scare tactic for incoming college freshmen because of the normal bodily shifts and changes that occur during this time. How much is this affecting students?
The Freshman 15 – Factual or Fatphobia?
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The Winonan
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Shannon Galliart

Shannon Galliart, Photographer

Shannon Galliart works as a photographer and horoscope writer for the Winonan. Galliart is currently in her junior year at Winona State University, and is majoring in Sociology, and minoring in Ethnic Studies. She hopes to go into school guidance counseling after her time at WSU.

Along with working at the Winonan, Galliart is also the historian for  SCJ. When not involved in campus activities, Galliart enjoys hiking in the bluffs, consuming an incredible (and probably unhealthy) amount of coffee, and watching Netflix.

All content by Shannon Galliart

Horoscopes: Week of Nov. 11

Shannon Galliart, Photographer
November 11, 2020
The new ALDI, located at 1443 Service Drive in Winona, opens starting on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. According to their website, they provide “fresh produce and everyday essentials at the low prices you need.”

[Photo] Winona welcomes new grocery store

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 11, 2020

Horoscopes: Week of Nov. 4

Shannon Galliart, Photographer
November 4, 2020

Horoscopes: Week of Oct. 28

Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 30, 2020
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 14, 2020
Chapter 2 Books, located on 3rd Street in Winona, is a local used bookstore, selling everything from Shakespeare to Stephanie Meyer. They buy, sell and trade books, magazines, comics, CDs, vinyl records and much more.

[Photo] Local bookstore withstands COVID

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2020
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 7, 2020
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
September 30, 2020
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
September 9, 2020
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
March 4, 2020
Patrick Clipsham, an associate professor of philosophy at Winona State University was one of the three speakers featured during Nerd Nite at Eds (no name) Bar on Wednesday, February 26th. He presented a philosophical analysis of the eight most common objections to ethical veganism.

[Photo] 24-Hour Theatre returns to Winona State

Hannah Hippensteel, Features Reporter
March 4, 2020
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
February 26, 2020
Local musician Jim Reineke performed “Blues and Bluegrass” music on his mandolin inside Blooming Grounds Coffee Shop on Wednesday, Feb 19. Jim Reineke, currently a member of the Wing Dam Jammers and Turkey Creek in Winona began performing in Minneapolis in the early 1970s as a solo performer.

[Photo] Spring matchups readies softball for upcoming season

Sydney Mohr, Features Editor
February 26, 2020
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
February 19, 2020
Local craftspeople and business owners gathered to sell their products at the Galentine’s Day event at the Winona Public Library on Thursday, February 13th. Along with the vendors and crafts, there were snacks, a s’mores bar and a hot cocoa bar open to the guests.

[Photo] Administrative fee raises questions around university foundation

Madelyn Swenson, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
February 12, 2020
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
February 5, 2020
Dr. Marianne Collins, a faculty member of the university’s College of Business for over a decade, was appointed as interim business dean after Dr. Hamid Akbari, chose to leave Winona State. Collins served as chairperson of the department since 2017 prior to her appointment.

[Photo] How does Winona State handle diversity around campus?

Ren Gennerman, Features Editor
February 5, 2020
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
January 29, 2020
Ali Abootelab Professor at UW-Eau Claire led a talk entitled “Is Peace Still Possible Between the United States and Iran” at Stark Hall on Wednesday, January 22.

[Photo] CECIL coming soon? Winona State pushes for new building

Kristin Kovalsky, News Reporter
January 29, 2020

Horoscopes

Shannon Galliart, Photographer
January 22, 2020
Key part of students’ new year’s plan includes getting healthier making the Fitness center in the Integrated Wellness Complex, a popular place for students throughout the year to work out and take fitness classes.

[Photo] Winona State reacts to football departures

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2020

Horoscopes

Shannon Galliart, Photographer
December 4, 2019

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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
November 20, 2019
Elizabeth Swanstrom, an associate professor of English at the University of Utah, discussed her new book Animal, Vegetable, Digital: Experiments in New Media Aesthetics and Environmental Poetics during the Communicating Climate Crisis presentation at Stark Hall on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019

[Photo] International Music Series wraps up

Sydney Mohr, Features Editor
November 20, 2019

Horoscopes

Shannon Galliart, Photographer
November 13, 2019

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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
November 6, 2019
Kelly, a junior social work major and women gender and sexuality studies minor, was one of many people who wrote pro-choice messages on campus the morning of Thursday, Oct. 24, after seeing pro-life messages that were written overnight.

[Photo] Campus chalking raises debate

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
November 6, 2019
The WSU Dance Team followed behind the football team during the Game Day Experience on Saturday, Oct. 26. Their pep before the game helped push the football team to win against St. Cloud State University.

[Photo] New adviser brings life to hockey program

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2019

Horoscopes

Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 23, 2019
A celebration of National Fossil Day was held on Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the SLC Atrium, students could view and touch some dinosaur fossils and participate in a mock dinosaur dig during the event.

[Photo] Winona hosts National Fossil Day

McKenna Scherer, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 16, 2019
The new “WSU” letters were placed in the center of campus outside Phelps Hall at the end of September. They can be found right next to the gazebo in the middle of campus.

[Photo] Alumni donates new campus letters

Caitlyn Goette, News Reporter
October 16, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 9, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 2, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
September 25, 2019
Local band Afflatus played at the main stage during “Shut Down Third Street” on Saturday, Sept. 21. “Shut Down Third Street” went up and down Third Street from 12 p.m. - 1 a.m. and involved many local businesses and bands.

[Photo] Treedome shuts down Third Street

McKenna Scherer, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
September 18, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
September 11, 2019
Senior Running Back Javian Roebuck (#32) posed for photos Friday, September 6th before the big game tomorrow, September 7th, against Wayne State College.

[Photo] Player Profile – Roebuck reflects

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
September 4, 2019
Left to right: Sophomore Zachary Stortz, first year Corbin Starr and Tyler Gliem sit in their dorm room in Sheehan Hall. This is the first year male students have been allowed to live in Sheehan in 50 years.

[Photo] Sheehan goes co-ed after 50 years

Hannah Hippensteel, Features Reporter
September 4, 2019
“Winona: The Legend, The Women, The Place” displays various art pieces that celebrate “all things Winona” and the many interpretations of the word. The exhibit is open in the Watkins Gallery through Sept. 12.

[Photo] LaDuke exhibit showcases indigenous art

Ren Gennerman, Features Editor
September 4, 2019
Junior softball pitcher Jordyn Kleman poses before her game on Friday, April 26. Kleman was recently named the NSIC Pitcher of the Week for the fifth time in 2019.

[Photo] Kleman reflects on time with Winona State

Austin Wallert, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2019
Jiayue Gu, a senior clinical science major, accepts the “A Leader Improving Our World” award from Winona State President Scott Olson and Student Senate President Christina Melecio during the Student Leadership and Involvement Awards on Monday, April 29 in East Hall. Gu won out of 23 nominees for her outstanding work within the campus community in helping international students transition to life in Winona.

[Photo] Students recognized by peers

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
April 24, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
April 17, 2019
Winona State alumni help graduating students get signed in and ready for graduation during the Warrior Graduate Celebration where students picked up honors cords and commencement tickets on Thursday, April 11 in East Room.

[Photo] Winona State celebrates grads

Kelly Johnson, News Reporter
April 17, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
April 10, 2019

Winona State celebrates International Womens Day

Shannon Galliart, Photographer
April 3, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
April 3, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
March 27, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
March 6, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
February 27, 2019
Mary Jo Klinker, a professor in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department, works with her colleague, JamieAnn Meyers, to host a class through the WSU Retiree Center's Senior University. The class covers topics such as what the word "queer" really means, and other ideas around sexuality. The class meets on Tuesday nights from 3:00-4:30 p.m.

[Photo] The “InQueery” on the LGBTQ+ Community

Ren Gennerman, Features Editor
February 27, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
February 20, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
February 13, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
February 6, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
January 30, 2019
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
January 23, 2019
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December 5, 2018

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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
November 28, 2018
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
November 14, 2018
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
November 7, 2018
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 31, 2018
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 24, 2018
Dr. Matthew Lindaman gave a presentation on his book, Fit for America, on Tuesday, October 16th at 6pm in the Student Activities Center. His book focuses on John L. Griffith and his achievements in collegiate athletics during the World Wars.

[Photo] Head of history department publishes book

Sarah Govis, Features Reporter
October 24, 2018
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 17, 2018
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 10, 2018
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
October 3, 2018
The members of Karate Chop Silence studying hard in the library. The boys have been a band for just over two years, playing shows all across the midwest, and are especially popular in Iowa, according to guitarist and lead vocals Mason Smith.

[Photo] Karate Chop, Silence: profile on a local band

Ren Gennerman, Features Editor
October 3, 2018
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
September 19, 2018
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Shannon Galliart, Photographer
September 12, 2018
"The Sheer Absoluteness of Being" is an art exhibit by artist Charles Lume on display in the Watkins Gallery from Aug. 27-Sept. 18. Lume will be holding a talk on the exhibit on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 4-5 p.m. in Stark 103.

[Photo] Will students get to KEAP their center?

Zach Bailey and Morghan Lemmenes
September 12, 2018

Horoscopes

Shannon Galliart, Photographer
September 5, 2018
"Chroma" is one of the two capstone galleries that were featured in the Watkins Gallery April 18-20, it focuses on colors and the emotions they can evoke. This photo is part of the collection entitled "Inez" by Adelle Vietor.

[Photo] Football hosts annual spring game

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
April 25, 2018
The new Education Village, located on Wabasha Street, is being remodeled for education majors and other uses. All three of the buildings included in Education Village will cost $32.5 million.

[Photo] Housing and Residence Life hosts banquet

Kameron Wilson, Features Reporter
April 18, 2018
Minnesota state Senator Jeremy Miller, met with students in Minne Hall on Thursday, March 29 to speak about his plans for Winona State and for the state. $5 Pizza was provided by the student organizers.

[Photo] Baseball sweeps all four against Crookston

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
April 4, 2018
“Mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin gave demonstrations of his “math magic” on Thursday, March 15 in SLC 103. Benjamin performs his opening trick, which uses an invisible deck of cards that then became visible and displays the card that the volunteer imagined.

[Photo] Wellness fee increase passes

Lauren Saner, Copy Editor
March 21, 2018
Adam Gaffey, a communication studies professor, speaks at a panel discussing anti-intellectualism on the second floor of the Darrell W. Krueger Library on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

[Photo] Warriors LEAD returns to Winona State

Lauren Saner, Copy Editor
February 7, 2018
Located in the fitness center of the IWC, massage therapy is open again. Vouchers for a 30 minute session can be purchased at the bookstore for $10.

[Photo] Best of 2017: a year in review

Winonan Staff
January 17, 2018
Alumni Cole Moravec, Kaylee Jakubowski and Michael Hughes discussed their experiences of finding and getting jobs as transgender individuals on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in East Hall.

[Photo] Student Senator of the Week: Carter McCauley

Madelyn Swenson, Sports Editor
November 15, 2017
Junior Jenna Grochow will travel to Orlando, Florida to compete in the World Championship for Karate and Kickboxing.

[Photo] Dog of the week: Gizmo the Wonder Dog

Morgan Reddekopp, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2017
Back row left to right: Junior Nickolas Pridgeon, sophomore Bridget Doran, junior Courtney Bergum and junior Sidney Brunholzl Front row left to right: Junior Shannon Brohan, first year Raven Ferry-LeClair and junior Jake Dotseth hand out ribbons for mental health awareness in the gazebo last Thursday, Oct. 12 for “Step Out of Stigma Week”.

[Photo] Activist brings poet-inspired performance to campus

Lauren Gennerman, Features Reporter
October 18, 2017
Students discuss future career options with a businessman during the WarriorsINNOVATE Challenge event on Thursday, Sept. 28 in East Hall. Professionals from companies such as WinCraft and Fastenal serve as judges for this year’s competition.

[Photo] Winona State faculty creates free clinic

Morgan Lemmenes, Features Reporter
October 4, 2017
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