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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
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All content by Allison Mueller

Film in review: ‘The Discovery’

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

Winona County hosts discussion against stalking

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

Baseball splits weekend away games

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

Students present at annual research conference

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

Andy Grammer takes Winona State’s stage

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

Warriors place in NCGA Championships

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

HERS Department hosts military challenge

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

Winona State joins The Red Tape Project

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

Winona State installs bike racks, recycling bins

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

Tennis 8-3 overall after weekend split

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

International Dinner celebrates cultures

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017
‘Oh! What a Lovely War’ performance in photos

‘Oh! What a Lovely War’ performance in photos

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

Wells Fargo ATMs voted off campus by Student Senate

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Baseball shows ‘flashes’ of promise in road losses

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Senior holds TED Talk on campus

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017
Students develop nutrition curriculum

Students develop nutrition curriculum

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Winona State holds creative writing workshop

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Track wins 15 events in outoor opener

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

An open letter to the campus community

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Winona State unveils new technology

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Film in review: ‘Ghost in the Shell’

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Education Village continues progress

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Tennis splits weekend, moves 10-5 overall

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Pedestrian tunnels still underway

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Student Senate candidates speak at open forum

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Softball continues win streak in weekend games

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017
Security, sheriff’s department simulate active shooter

Security, sheriff’s department simulate active shooter

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Winona State students win statewide Ballot Bowl

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Profile: NSIC ‘Newcomer of the Year’

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Film in review: ‘Power Rangers’

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Winona State’s famous K9 relieves student stress

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Rugby confident after season opener loss

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Wrestling club visits nationals

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

An open letter to WSU president, Dr. Scott Olson

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Warrior Debate: delegates versus public opinion

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Winona State presents ‘The Ugly Duckling’

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Warriors 4-14 overall after double headers

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Student Senate hears budget plans, new residence life proposal

Allison Mueller
March 22, 2017

Baseball wins 3 of 4 home opener games

Allison Mueller
March 22, 2017

Softball splits six-game weekend play

Allison Mueller
March 22, 2017

‘Low-key’ bar opens in downtown Winona

Allison Mueller
March 22, 2017

Interactive project challenges cultural views

Allison Mueller
March 22, 2017

Minnesota State names interim chancellor

Allison Mueller
March 22, 2017

Show in review: “Marvel’s Iron Fist”

Allison Mueller
March 22, 2017
Gymnastics place fourth at regional meet

Gymnastics place fourth at regional meet

Allison Mueller
March 22, 2017
New brewery taps into downtown Winona

New brewery taps into downtown Winona

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Student to intern for top ballet school

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Baseball signs 14-year-old cancer survivor

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Religious leaders connect separate faiths

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Women’s basketball concludes season

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Student Senate addresses tuition freeze

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

The Emily Project presents body positivity yoga

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Horror film in review: “Get Out”

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Softball sweeps tournament weekend play

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Gymnastics successful at consecutive meets

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Men’s basketball ends season with 56-75 loss

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017
Dancescape 2017 in photo review

Dancescape 2017 in photo review

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Gymnastics honors teammate, wins Smile On meet

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Women’s basketball begins tournament play

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Baseball begins season with tournament losses

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Winona State shows love to donors

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Active shooter program educates campus

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Aqua dancing makes a splash

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Losses round out men’s basketball season

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

First-year students lead Winona State softball

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Film in review: “The Lego Batman Movie”

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Layoffs possible as budget deficit increases

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Dorms wage war on energy, water usage

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

Greek Life promotes sexual harm prevention

Allison Mueller
February 22, 2017

New Alumni Relations director settles into role

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

Krueger Library introduces new live chat

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

Gymnastics places third in Harley Invitational

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

Winona State announces Winona Prize awardees

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

“First Person” shines spotlight on gender transition

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

Senior rises as Athlete of the Week

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017
Dancescape prepares for annual production

Dancescape prepares for annual production

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

Senior University extends educational opportunities

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

Editorial: A Modest Proposal from a Bitter Cyclist

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

Men’s basketball splits final home games

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

Security, Student Senate discuss nighttime campus safety

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017
Winona State couples share love stories

Winona State couples share love stories

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

Chick-fil-A denied by Student Senate

Allison Mueller
February 15, 2017

Child advocacy expert brings experience to Winona State

Allison Mueller
February 8, 2017

Show in review: “Santa Clarita Diet”

Allison Mueller
February 8, 2017

Library’s gender-neutral bathroom plans stalled

Allison Mueller
February 8, 2017

Warriors suffer losses from top two teams

Allison Mueller
February 8, 2017

CLASP lecture addresses technological advances

Allison Mueller
February 8, 2017

State senator introduces college affordability bill

Allison Mueller
February 8, 2017

Recovery Warriors await student involvement

Allison Mueller
February 8, 2017
Winona State encourages enrollment

Winona State encourages enrollment

Allison Mueller
February 8, 2017

Student-athletes continue award-winning advocacy

Allison Mueller
February 8, 2017

Gymnasts support international teammate

Allison Mueller
February 8, 2017

Year in review: 2017 Academy Award Predictions

Allison Mueller
February 1, 2017

Civil Rights activist discusses film inaccuracies

Allison Mueller
February 1, 2017

Men’s basketball wins close weekend games

Allison Mueller
February 1, 2017

Gymnastics’ high team score tops meet loss

Allison Mueller
February 1, 2017

Professor publishes astrophysics article

Allison Mueller
February 1, 2017
THAD thrives at festival invitational

THAD thrives at festival invitational

Allison Mueller
February 1, 2017
Student survivors share sexual assault stories

Student survivors share sexual assault stories

Allison Mueller
January 25, 2017
Warriors lose close weekend games

Warriors lose close weekend games

Allison Mueller
January 25, 2017
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