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Photo credit: Majid Saeedi, NPR. The war in Iran has sent shockwaves across the globe.
War on Iran continues throughout April
The Spring Dance Show will be performed on April 28th & 29th starting at 7:30pm.
Revolutionizing the spring dance showcase
Students set up stands at the Arbor Eco-Fair for the community that offer ways to help the environment.
Making a change this Arbor Day 
Winona State students can get free bus tokens from the Student Union desk to ride the Winona Transit buses.
Bus tokens at WSU allow travel for students without cars
The Winona State Children’s Center is hosting a garage sale on April 18th that will include toys, books, and kids’ clothes for families.
Support for families and WSU
Kayla Olson, Engagement Librarian, shared testimonials from community members who have used the project over the years.
The Winona Newspaper Project
Fourth year student majoring in Marketing, Katelyn Rud, and fourth year student majoring in Finance, Larissa Lopez, at the Women in Business Celebration during the dinner portion of the event.
Women in business celebration
**Chess1: Students playing chess at the WSU chess club tournament. The event went for 5 rounds, Swiss style. The event took place at the Darrell W. Krueger Library.
Annual chess club tournament comes back to Winona State 
The “Dreaming” exhibition, hosted at the Laird Norton Center from April 20-May 8, was created by Art & Design seniors. The first part of the exhibit, falling and flying, is pictured.
Senior design exhibition: “Dreaming”
Before the event, students lined up to create custom tote bags and bandanas with ink rollers and stamps at their block printing station with artwork created by Karlee Langenfeld.
Photo Story: Take Back the Night focuses on community
Pitcher Nathan Vela warming up for the top of the third inning with Max Pederson.
Harer walk off home run helps split series against NSIC best Mavericks
Headshot of Jayda Berg from the Winona State Athletic Website.
Jayda Berg: The arm of NSIC softball’s best
Winona State against Augustana University in a high scoring match. Whitley Wischmeier is batting for the Warriors.
Holding the table topper position with a clean sweep 
Max Pederson giving signals to the mound against the Vikings.
Comeback victory for Winona State baseball
Women’s tennis primed for final conference stretch 
Euphoria and The Boys, two of the largest TV shows of recent years, are now closing its run with largely different results.
New TV review: “Euphoria” and “The Boys” 
The Drama makes for one of the strongest domino effects throughout the preparation of Emma and Charlie’s wedding, played by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.
“The Drama:” A marriage despite everything. 
Ryland Grace, portrayed by Ryan Gosling, goes through challenge after challenge between different worlds and environments while looking for a way to save the world.
“Project Hail Mary” Review: A rock is a man’s best friend 
“The Bride” is a retelling of the infamous “The Bride of Frankenstein” with a new feminist twist. Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, starring Jessie Buckley as Mary Shelley/Ida/the Bride and Christian Bale as Frank.
“The Bride:” A some-what feminist re-telling of “The Bride of Frankenstein” 
The small budget comedy film has surpassed the excepted results, achieving strong recognition from audiences and critics for its innovation and hilariousness.
“Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” The review 
The Tea Tuesday's held by Krueger Library is a good way to see others on campus and get some free tea.
Tea Time
While March may bring the beginnings of spring, it also brings the annual March Madness tournament.
March Madness
One of the elevators is currently not working, so those on the 13th floor may have a rough time traversing the stairs.
Sheehan Hall elevator troubles
An unexpected blizzard in Winona led to some mixed feelings for students as they returned from Spring break.
March Blizzard
Winona State baseball and softball have kicked off their season. Snow, cold weather and wind can't bring down the Warriors.
Baseball season has begun
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Photo Story: Hikes around Winona that aren’t Sugarloaf

While Sugarloaf offers exceptional views, there are other hikes that offer a similar experience.
Elly Herrick, Features Editor
April 1, 2026
Elly Herrick
The Brady’s Bluff entrance is marked, and there is parking available just outside the trailhead. When the snow melts and conditions aren’t muddy, this trail is a must-do this spring. This trail also will be fun to do with others or a pet.
This loop combines two trails together for a 2-hour hike with views of the bluffs and Mississippi river. On All Trails the hike is 3.2 miles and is located in Perrot State Park so make sure to pay any state park fees and leave no trace. (Elly Herrick)
This hike is about a 25 minutes’ drive from Winona at Perrot State Park. A detailed route can be found on All Trails under the trail name Brady’s Bluff and Deer Me Run Trail loop. (Elly Herrick)
A 35-minute drive from Winona will bring you into La Crosse and up a winding hill to the top. After that, you are able to get to the second hike. From the parking lot, this short trail leads to a beautiful view of the rim of the city on Miller Bluff. (Elly Herrick)
This hike can last about 10 minutes or 3 hours, depending on what trail(s) you’d like to go on. The Miller Bluff Loop uses segments of other trails like Miller, Vista, Savanna, and Hickory. There are some parts where bikes are allowed as well. (Elly Herrick)
The further you travel the more you are able to see. There are things to see like “The Altar” as well as bluffs with spray paint on them. (Elly Herrick)
The Miller Bluff Loop, and part of the Visita trail are shown here where there are many interesting overlooks and areas to see as well as small parts on the trail like moss and frost on a rock and shelf fungi on trees. (Elly Herrick)

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Fourth year student majoring in Marketing, Katelyn Rud, and fourth year student majoring in Finance, Larissa Lopez, at the Women in Business Celebration during the dinner portion of the event.
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**Chess1: Students playing chess at the WSU chess club tournament. The event went for 5 rounds, Swiss style. The event took place at the Darrell W. Krueger Library.
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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.