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The Somsen building stands tall on the Winona State Campus.
Somsen Hall Celebrates 100 Years
Inaction in the face of potentially dangerous or negative situations can have serious, unintended consequences.
Why We Act: Turning Bystanders into Heroes
The Consequences of Consumerism: How Fast Fashion Hurts Us and Others
The winding stairs in Minne Hall, which lead up to the observatory where the wondrous sky and the stars within await.
Rooftop Wonders: Observing Our Sky
What remains of Ridgelands Coffeehouse, a particularly devastating loss to the Winona community.
A Fire Devastates Ridgelands Coffeehouse
Warrior Chloe Turner (#5) battles against an opposing player for the ball, a display of the teams desire to play to win.
Winona State Women’s Soccer Takes Another Win on Alumni Day
With the sun beaming down on Winona State University’s football stadium, groups of student athletes form a variety of different sports showed their support at the annual Zombie Crawl event on Oct. 20.
Winona State Hosts Its Annual Zombie Crawl
The Winona State Volleyball team gets into their defensive positions.
Warrior Volleyball Defeats Minnesota State University Moorhead
Four members of the WSU Dogg's stand before their playing field.
Undeterred: Winona State Men’s Rugby Pushes Forward Despite Defeat
Captain Taryn Tom poses for a silly photo on the field where the rugby team practices.
Taryn Tom: A Captain to Remember
The Somsen building stands tall on the Winona State Campus.
Somsen Hall Celebrates 100 Years
The winding stairs in Minne Hall, which lead up to the observatory where the wondrous sky and the stars within await.
Rooftop Wonders: Observing Our Sky
General Maintence Workers, or GMWS, at Winona State ensure that we have a consistently clean and safe campus.
General Maintenance Workers: The Unsung Heroes of Winona State
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
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
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.
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?
The Poll: What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day mean to you?
The Poll:Indigenous Day Trivia
The Poll:Indigenous Day Trivia
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
Smiling brightly, Gabriel Hathaway says goodbye to The Winonan.
Editor Farewell: Gabriel Hathaway
Smiling brightly, Syerah Mulhern-Allred says goodbye to The Winonan.
Editor Farewell: Syerah Mulhern-Allred
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
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
Justin Dadgerow on the piano and Jerry Hui singing Baritone as they perform at the Gershwin Celebration.
Rhapsody at 100: A Gershwin Hundred Year Celebration
Alien: Romulus is now available to stream on video-on-demand, in streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime.
Alien Romulus: Revival of a Classic Franchise
An original art piece depicting Jeff Ament throughout his career.
Album Review: Jeff Ament
Joker: Folie à Deux is now available in theaters around the world.
“Joker: Folie à Deux” Review: So Close Yet So Far
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
Michael Torres begins his reading with his favorite poem, “All American Mexican” from his book “An incomplete List of Names”.
Michael Torres, author of An Incomplete List of Names, visits WSU
Comedian Drew Lynch visited Winona State University on April 12. Lynch was brought on behalf of the Warrior Entertainment Network. Much of the show was heavily based around interactions between Lynch and the audience which made for a unique and humorous show.
Stand-up comedian Drew Lynch humors Winona State
Oliver Harry (left) and Gavin Anderson McElligott (right) in William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” put on by the Winona State University Theater and Dance Department.
Anything goes in Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Justin Dadgerow on the piano and Jerry Hui singing Baritone as they perform at the Gershwin Celebration.
Rhapsody at 100: A Gershwin Hundred Year Celebration
Alien: Romulus is now available to stream on video-on-demand, in streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime.
Alien Romulus: Revival of a Classic Franchise
An original art piece depicting Jeff Ament throughout his career.
Album Review: Jeff Ament
Joker: Folie à Deux is now available in theaters around the world.
“Joker: Folie à Deux” Review: So Close Yet So Far
The Wild Robot is now available in theaters around the U.S.
The Wild Robot: A Robot, Fox, and Goose in a Found Family.
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 mural in the entrance of Somsen Hall was commissioned in the 1930s as part of the Work Projects Administration (WPA). The mural’s purpose was to show the beginnings of Winona, however, the painter John Martin Socha, painted this mural with a “lens of mainstream ideology at the time” according to the piece commissioned in 2017 called “Somsen Hall Mural Context: The Founding of Winona and the Somsen Hall WPA Mural” by Iyekiyapiwin Darlene St. Clair form St. Cloud State University and Jill Ahlberg Yohe from Minneapolis Institute of Art.
One voice in millions: Mural in Somsen
Some showers in residence halls at WSU are only divided by curtains, causing students to question security.
Safety and Security in the Residence Halls: Are Shower Curtains Enough?
Interior of studio, located at 302 Mankato Avenue, Suite A, Winona, MN
Perception: Body and Pole
Janelle “Nellie” Wollenburg passed away on Dec. 29, 2023 at age 37. She was an incredibly hard-working student and mother and made a large impact on the Healthcare Leadership program in just the first semester she was taking classes.
“A Natural Light in the World:” The Loss of Janelle “Nellie” Wollenburg
“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
New food option, “Chaat House” is now open in Zanes's At The Corner space. The food lineup offers Indian cuisine and rotates with other foods like pasta and quesadillas.
Zane’s debuts Indian food option, “Chaat House”
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?
During Thursday night on Oct. 24., the amount of rain was so drastic, an email was sent out to students about relocating their cars in the gravel lot due to ankle high rain fall. Students stood outside of the Quad and Prentiss- Lucas hoping to get soaked from cars passing by. The next day, the volleyball courts in front of PL are proof of that. Students have called it the ‘PL Pool”.
Weather Trouble – Flooding in Prentiss-Lucas on Oct. 24
The remnants of a party are left on a table while students drink in the background.
School Spirit or Alcoholism?
In the new period products dispensers, you can find both pads and tampons.
Red Marks the Spot: Period products now fully available on campus
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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

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April 12, 2017

Andy Grammer takes Winona State’s stage

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April 12, 2017

Warriors place in NCGA Championships

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April 12, 2017

HERS Department hosts military challenge

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

Winona State joins The Red Tape Project

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April 12, 2017

Winona State installs bike racks, recycling bins

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April 12, 2017

Tennis 8-3 overall after weekend split

Allison Mueller
April 12, 2017

International Dinner celebrates cultures

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

‘Oh! What a Lovely War’ performance in photos

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April 12, 2017

Wells Fargo ATMs voted off campus by Student Senate

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Senior holds TED Talk on campus

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April 5, 2017

Baseball shows ‘flashes’ of promise in road losses

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017
Students develop nutrition curriculum

Students develop nutrition curriculum

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April 5, 2017

Winona State holds creative writing workshop

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Track wins 15 events in outoor opener

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April 5, 2017

An open letter to the campus community

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April 5, 2017

Winona State unveils new technology

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April 5, 2017

Film in review: ‘Ghost in the Shell’

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April 5, 2017

Education Village continues progress

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April 5, 2017

Tennis splits weekend, moves 10-5 overall

Allison Mueller
April 5, 2017

Pedestrian tunnels still underway

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April 5, 2017

Student Senate candidates speak at open forum

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April 5, 2017

Softball continues win streak in weekend games

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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

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March 29, 2017

An open letter to WSU president, Dr. Scott Olson

Allison Mueller
March 29, 2017

Warrior Debate: delegates versus public opinion

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March 29, 2017

Winona State presents ‘The Ugly Duckling’

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March 29, 2017

Warriors 4-14 overall after double headers

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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

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March 22, 2017

Softball splits six-game weekend play

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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

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March 1, 2017

Baseball signs 14-year-old cancer survivor

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Religious leaders connect separate faiths

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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

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March 1, 2017

Horror film in review: “Get Out”

Allison Mueller
March 1, 2017

Softball sweeps tournament weekend play

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March 1, 2017

Gymnastics successful at consecutive meets

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March 1, 2017

Men’s basketball ends season with 56-75 loss

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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

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February 22, 2017

Women’s basketball begins tournament play

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February 22, 2017

Baseball begins season with tournament losses

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February 22, 2017

Winona State shows love to donors

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February 22, 2017

Active shooter program educates campus

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February 22, 2017

Aqua dancing makes a splash

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February 22, 2017

Losses round out men’s basketball season

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February 22, 2017

First-year students lead Winona State softball

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February 22, 2017

Film in review: “The Lego Batman Movie”

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February 22, 2017

Layoffs possible as budget deficit increases

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February 22, 2017

Dorms wage war on energy, water usage

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February 22, 2017

Greek Life promotes sexual harm prevention

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February 22, 2017

New Alumni Relations director settles into role

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February 15, 2017

Krueger Library introduces new live chat

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February 15, 2017

Gymnastics places third in Harley Invitational

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February 15, 2017

Winona State announces Winona Prize awardees

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February 15, 2017

“First Person” shines spotlight on gender transition

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February 15, 2017

Senior rises as Athlete of the Week

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February 15, 2017
Dancescape prepares for annual production

Dancescape prepares for annual production

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February 15, 2017

Senior University extends educational opportunities

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February 15, 2017

Editorial: A Modest Proposal from a Bitter Cyclist

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February 15, 2017

Men’s basketball splits final home games

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February 15, 2017
Winona State couples share love stories

Winona State couples share love stories

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February 15, 2017

Security, Student Senate discuss nighttime campus safety

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February 15, 2017

Chick-fil-A denied by Student Senate

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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

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February 8, 2017

CLASP lecture addresses technological advances

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February 8, 2017

State senator introduces college affordability bill

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February 8, 2017

Recovery Warriors await student involvement

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February 8, 2017
Winona State encourages enrollment

Winona State encourages enrollment

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February 8, 2017

Student-athletes continue award-winning advocacy

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February 8, 2017

Gymnasts support international teammate

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February 8, 2017

Year in review: 2017 Academy Award Predictions

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February 1, 2017

Civil Rights activist discusses film inaccuracies

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February 1, 2017

Men’s basketball wins close weekend games

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February 1, 2017

Gymnastics’ high team score tops meet loss

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February 1, 2017

Professor publishes astrophysics article

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February 1, 2017
THAD thrives at festival invitational

THAD thrives at festival invitational

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February 1, 2017
Student survivors share sexual assault stories

Student survivors share sexual assault stories

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January 25, 2017
Warriors lose close weekend games

Warriors lose close weekend games

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January 25, 2017
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