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John Green, the author of well-known books such as The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, discusses and captivates his audience with his latest and newest bestseller Everything is Tuberculosis.
How To Be An Elephant
Uncertainty about SNAP availability rocks Winona State  
From the Senate floor: Inclusion and Student Services updates 
The OASIS Center may be forced to close its doors for the 2026-2027 academic year amid budget cuts.
The future of the OASIS Center at WSU is uncertain again
Tyrre Burks talks to WSU students and staff about his path to starting his own business and how WSU students can use their passions to do the same.
Learning authentically with Tyrre Burks 
The Winona community gathers to hear author and veteran Jim Crigler speak about his book Echoes on the Water: A Veteran’s River Misson to Heal the Wounds of War.
Laying the war to rest: A piece of hope for Gold Star Families 
Picking up students and their spirits at Winona State 
Authors Josina Manu Maltzman and Teo Shannon reading excerpts from their books Ride Safe: One dyke’s journey to healing from the West Bank to the West Coast and A Chronology of Blood.
Sharing community: two authors share their stories 
Profile Kristine Beck: Stewarding Kinstone 
Intersection of Title IX and AI: wellbeing, internet safety and deepfakes 
Winona state secured the win over Viterbo with Hailey Markworth starting at point guard.
Hailey Markworth: The LaGrange Product Enters a Senior Spotlight 
Warriors Defense lines up, awaiting the snap from the Cougars.
Warriors Fall in Second Half Against Sioux Falls at Bob Young Field 
Winona state played CSP ending in a win of 24-14.
Warriors Football Dominates Golden Bears for Homecoming Sendoff 
Warriors Sweep Marauders for Homecoming Weekend 
Winona State women’s volleyball team is playing against Minot State University. The warriors won the match 3-0.
Finding The Groove: Volleyball Recap 
The Marías discography on Spotify.
The Marías: The need-to-know songs for your fall playlists  
“Regretting You” directed by Josh Boone, depicts the tragedies and complexities of loss, trauma, family and love in its adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s 2019 novel “Regretting You”.
Flim Review: “Regretting You:” loss, love and rom-com predictability  
“Lux” has not only achieved critical success as expected from innovating and experimenting through multiple genres and ideas, but it establishes itself in many mainstream audiences and has broken many records through its debut.
Rosalía’s Lux: Mystical, Divinity and Opera. 
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach, Winona State University’s Common Book for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 takes a witty and comedic approach to dissect the ways in which animals commit crimes and how they are “punished” for them.
Book Review: “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law” 
“Bugonia” takes us to a constant battle in a surrealist discussion of the existence of aliens and their presence in this world, with ever-increasing violence and paranoia.
Bugonia Review: The kidnapping of an out of this world CEO
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Vocalist and guitar player, Jason Ziebell, from Texas Toast plays during Boats & Bluegrass on Sep. 26.

Photo Story: Annual Boats and Bluegrass Music Festival

Elly Herrick, Features Editor
October 1, 2025

Passion and Piano: Professor Deanne Mohr’s Faculty Recital

Desiree Noon, Features Reporter
April 2, 2025
“I’m Still Here” is now available in theaters all around the U.S. as well as VOD streaming.

I’m Still Here: A Family, A Dictatorship and a Disappearance.

Larissa Lopez, Film Reviewer & Illustrator
March 28, 2025
A Real Pain is available to watch on Hulu for those interested in watching for themselves.

A Real Pain Review: Two Cousins and Grief

Larissa Lopez, Film Reviewer & Illustrator
February 26, 2025
Companion is now available in film theaters all around the world, and I recommend it to anyone reading. 

Companion: Good for Her!

Larissa Lopez, Film Reviewer & Illustrator
February 19, 2025
The Frozen River Film Festival allowed students to snag a sneak-peek at the documentaries that will be shown during the festival dates.

Frozen River Film Festival Hosts a Preview Night for Students

Delia Derner, Online Editor
February 12, 2025
Anora is available to watch on streaming services.

Anora: A Successful Disappointment

Larissa Lopez, Film Reviewer & Illustrator
February 12, 2025
Eric Brisson wowed the crowd at the faculty recital, sharing his passion for music with the attending guests through song.

Winona State’s Eric Brisson Shares His Passion at Faculty Recital

Sariha Khaled, Features Reporter
February 12, 2025
Nosferatu is available to watch in theaters worldwide!

Nosferatu: Old Tale, New Version

Larissa Lopez, Film Reviewer & Illustrator
February 5, 2025
"Conclave" is now available to stream on Peacock.

“Conclave” Review: Death and the Election of the Pope

Larissa Lopez, Film Reviewer & Illustrator
January 31, 2025
“Heretic” is now available in film theaters all around the country.

Film Review: Heretic

Larissa Lopez, Film Reviewer & Illustrator
November 21, 2024
"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”

Larissa Lopez, Film Reviewer & Illustrator
November 13, 2024
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