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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?
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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
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?
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
All content by Allison Mueller
Letter: End of an era

Letter: End of an era

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Jazz Festival unites musicians, cultures

Jazz Festival unites musicians, cultures

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
The real cost of drugs

The real cost of drugs

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
THAD department presents “A Tuna Christmas”

THAD department presents “A Tuna Christmas”

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Reporter’s perspective: Student Senate’s student-parent early registration proposal

Reporter’s perspective: Student Senate’s student-parent early registration proposal

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
‘Tis the season: Winona coffee shops begin offering holiday beverages

‘Tis the season: Winona coffee shops begin offering holiday beverages

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Dancing the night away: Students participate in ballroom dance club

Dancing the night away: Students participate in ballroom dance club

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
In the peanut gallery...

In the peanut gallery…

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Football ends regular season with loss

Football ends regular season with loss

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Hot shooting leads Warriors to 4-0 start

Hot shooting leads Warriors to 4-0 start

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Jesse Stommel presents “A Cacophony of Voices: Agency and Digital Pedagogy”

Jesse Stommel presents “A Cacophony of Voices: Agency and Digital Pedagogy”

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Black Katts enter playoffs undefeated as No. 1 seed

Black Katts enter playoffs undefeated as No. 1 seed

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Students address stress at Health Hut

Students address stress at Health Hut

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Minnesota OUT! Campus Conference provides activist discussion, support

Minnesota OUT! Campus Conference provides activist discussion, support

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Warriors drop overtime loss in NCAA Tournament

Warriors drop overtime loss in NCAA Tournament

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Volleyball ends regular season with sweep

Volleyball ends regular season with sweep

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Kyler Steffe: A student advocating for victims of gender-based violence

Kyler Steffe: A student advocating for victims of gender-based violence

Allison Mueller
November 18, 2015
Food in Review: Bloedow’s Little Bake Shop

Food in Review: Bloedow’s Little Bake Shop

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Soccer finishes second in NSIC Championship game

Soccer finishes second in NSIC Championship game

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Journalists discuss women in work place

Journalists discuss women in work place

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Local grandmother warns against phone scams

Local grandmother warns against phone scams

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Student Senate announces commencement speaker, discusses a mobile app at meeting

Student Senate announces commencement speaker, discusses a mobile app at meeting

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Kay McGowan, Fay Givens discuss treatment of indigenous people

Kay McGowan, Fay Givens discuss treatment of indigenous people

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Q&A with Kyle Strand: Student, creator of viral crosswalk safety petition

Q&A with Kyle Strand: Student, creator of viral crosswalk safety petition

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Jemimah Akhimien: A profile of a student from Nigeria

Jemimah Akhimien: A profile of a student from Nigeria

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Last-second loss spells heartbreak for Warriors

Last-second loss spells heartbreak for Warriors

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Black Sheep poetry group slams out stanzas on Wednesday nights

Black Sheep poetry group slams out stanzas on Wednesday nights

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Riding out the high

Riding out the high

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
In men's basketball...

In men’s basketball…

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
In the peanut gallery...

In the peanut gallery…

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Warrior volleyball splits final road trip

Warrior volleyball splits final road trip

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Retiree Center hosts fitness class for elders

Retiree Center hosts fitness class for elders

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Jill Schlesinger presents “Taking Control of Your Financial Life”

Jill Schlesinger presents “Taking Control of Your Financial Life”

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Women’s basketball battles in exhibition game

Women’s basketball battles in exhibition game

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Winona State hosts High School Honor Jazz Band Festival

Winona State hosts High School Honor Jazz Band Festival

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
From animals to superheroes...

From animals to superheroes…

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Oops: A reporter’s note

Oops: A reporter’s note

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Warrior football continues winning streak

Warrior football continues winning streak

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Student group holds slam poetry nights

Student group holds slam poetry nights

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Students engage in volunteer opportunities

Students engage in volunteer opportunities

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Let’s talk about sex: Students provide safety tips

Let’s talk about sex: Students provide safety tips

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Soccer concludes regular season play

Soccer concludes regular season play

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Volleyball splits weekend road matchups

Volleyball splits weekend road matchups

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Winona State community addresses pedestrian safety

Winona State community addresses pedestrian safety

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Progress made in street lighting issues, president presents concerns to city council

Progress made in street lighting issues, president presents concerns to city council

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Object manipulation club: A profile of students playing with fire

Object manipulation club: A profile of students playing with fire

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
College Democrats prepare for approaching election, College Republicans seek leadership

College Democrats prepare for approaching election, College Republicans seek leadership

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Behind the athletic tape: Warriors look to avoid injury

Behind the athletic tape: Warriors look to avoid injury

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Women’s basketball sweeps opening tournament

Women’s basketball sweeps opening tournament

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
In the peanut gallery...

In the peanut gallery…

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Professor, ecologist hold conversation about mankind’s complex relationship with nature

Professor, ecologist hold conversation about mankind’s complex relationship with nature

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Lauren Praska: Profile of a student volunteering in Jamaica

Lauren Praska: Profile of a student volunteering in Jamaica

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Professor discusses American Sniper controversy

Professor discusses American Sniper controversy

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Native American mother-daughter duo discuss mascots

Native American mother-daughter duo discuss mascots

Allison Mueller
November 4, 2015
Letter to the Editor: The Winonan

Letter to the Editor: The Winonan

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Letter: Last week’s issue, page 7

Letter: Last week’s issue, page 7

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Super foods to avoid the flu

Super foods to avoid the flu

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Winona State students support Britney Nelson in prayer session

Winona State students support Britney Nelson in prayer session

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Warrior volleyball 14-7 after week sweep

Warrior volleyball 14-7 after week sweep

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Transgender activist Ellen Krug speaks about living authentically

Transgender activist Ellen Krug speaks about living authentically

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
This one time at band camp...

This one time at band camp…

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Football upsets No. 1 Mankato, 31-27

Football upsets No. 1 Mankato, 31-27

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Soccer earns Sunday victory

Soccer earns Sunday victory

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Warrior cross country competes at NSIC Championships

Warrior cross country competes at NSIC Championships

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
In the peanut gallery...

In the peanut gallery…

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Holly Loberg: Profile of a student active in campus leadership

Holly Loberg: Profile of a student active in campus leadership

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Students participate in annual Halloween fundraisers

Students participate in annual Halloween fundraisers

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Doing more with art: ‘The US vs. John Lennon’ film screening shows political value in artwork

Doing more with art: ‘The US vs. John Lennon’ film screening shows political value in artwork

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Basque government group tours Winona State engineering program

Basque government group tours Winona State engineering program

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Pedestrian safety becomes main focus of Student Senate

Pedestrian safety becomes main focus of Student Senate

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
English department offers prize for creative writing

English department offers prize for creative writing

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Winona State prepares students for active shooter possibilities

Winona State prepares students for active shooter possibilities

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Toki Wright encourages poetry and music engagement

Toki Wright encourages poetry and music engagement

Allison Mueller
October 28, 2015
Locals revamp Winona skating scene

Locals revamp Winona skating scene

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015

Fitness Assessment Days offers students experience, health assessments

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Left to right: Dr. Michael Bowler and Dr. Yogesh Grover, professors of Global Studies at Winona State, stand with two members of The American Refugee Committee, Carly Lunden and Clare Gooding, after their talk on the refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe. (Photo by Sarah Murray)

American Refugee Committee discusses Syrian refugee crisis

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015

J Mase III reads slam poetry

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Paul Preston rushes into the end zone for the touchdown against Upper Iowa Saturday in Winona. (Photo by Jacob Striker)

Football drops second consecutive game

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Senior Gretchen Haga displays brochures that will be presented at the Active Minds national convention she will attend in November. (Photo by Emma Masiulewicz)

Profile of Gretchen Haga: A student fighting stigmas around mental illness

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
In the peanut gallery...

In the peanut gallery…

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
University Improvement Day lacks participation

University Improvement Day lacks participation

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Students participate in an interactive play that demonstrates the influence of sexual harassment. (Photo by Kelsey Cherwinka)

Interactive play raises awareness for sexual assault, domestic violence

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Men’s golf ends fall season with fourth place finish

Men’s golf ends fall season with fourth place finish

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Soccer earns Saturday victory, Sunday tie

Soccer earns Saturday victory, Sunday tie

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Warrior volleyball earns weekend sweep

Warrior volleyball earns weekend sweep

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Canoers paddle their way across the lake while participating in the social race of the Winona Adventure Race on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Winona Adventure Race was coordinated by Winona State University recreation, tourism and therapeutic recreation students. (Photo by Brianna Murphy)

Students coordinate eighth annual Winona Adventure Race

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Cody Anderson performs as the ringmaster in "Elephant's Graveyard" and tells the story of Mary the big circus elephant. (Photo by Taylor Nyman)

Under the big top: “Elephant’s Graveyard” performance juggles audiences’ emotions

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Chinese partnership delegation visits Winona State

Chinese partnership delegation visits Winona State

Allison Mueller
October 21, 2015
Lauren Kudronowicz (4) celebrates with her teammates against Minnesota State University, Moorhead Friday in Winona. (Photo by Emma Masiulewicz)

Warrior volleyball 1-1 over weekend

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015

Music with Lauren: Preview of a senior recital

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015
Senior Briana Weavers donate blood at Winona State’s blood drive that took place Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Thursday, Oct 8. (Photo by Taylor Nyman)

Warriors participate in Winona State’s annual blood drive

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015

Nelson sets records despite 51-30 loss

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015

Men’s golf finishes second in NSIC Championship

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015

Soccer sweeps weekend games, 9-3 overall

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015

Warrior cross country reaches mid-season

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015
The cast and crew of “Elephant’s Graveyard” continue to rehearse lines and coordinate sound and lighting as opening night approaches. (Photo by Brianna Murphy)

Theatre and dance department presents first main stage production of year

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015

In the peanut gallery…

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015

Woodlawn Cemetery walks through Winona’s history

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015

Personal experiences inspire Winona State bone marrow registry drive

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015

Great River Reading Series hosts Paisley Rekdal

Allison Mueller
October 14, 2015
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