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Eric Schulz, a fifth year at Winona State, described his experience at Model Legislation. “I loved every minute of the experience, although very stressful at times. I was able to make connections with classmates that I would not have without the experience, as well as watch a future generation of children practice such an awesome and important part of our democracy,”.
Winona Model Legislature reconvenes for 60th year
Najib Azad was the former spokesperson of for the last President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani. He has also written a book about the fall of Afghanistan, “Beyond Evacuation: From the Himalayas to the Statue of Liberty”. Najib spoke about his experiences in Afghanistan and educated Winona State that its citizens are more than what news and media portray.
Winona State Hosts Najib Azad for Global Education Week
Doug Westerman is known by many as Winona State Universitys general manager of KQAL, the campus radio show. Westerman is also a faculty member and advises The Winonan.
Doug Westerman Profile: Mass Communications department cornerstone
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Winona State held a zoom conference to outline ideas for the Comprehensive Facilities Plan, which was titled “Our Brilliant Tomorrow”. One of the key construction plans focused on during the presentation was the eventual demolition of Gildemeister, Watkins and Prentiss-Lucas Halls in order to make way for the Center for Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Engagement, and Learning (CICEL) project and the campus mall.
Winona State University plans for its “Brilliant Tomorrow”
Dr. Kimberly Blaeser, an Anishinaabe poet, read a selection of poems from her book, “Copper Yearning”, at Krueger Library on Nov. 10. The sound of rain hit the windows and created a lush atmosphere as she presented.
Kimberly Blaeser closes out Indigenous people’s month events with poetry reading and gallery viewing
The Winona State Warriors took on the Upper lowa Peacocks on Tuesday, November 22nd. The Warriors & Peacocks fought a close match with Upper lowa winning with a 3 point buzzer beater (81-82). Connor Dillon lead the scoring with 20 points.
Men’s basketball’s undefeated streak ends
The Warriors headed to Bemidji State University for the second time this season to play in their first playoff game in five years on Nov. 19.
And with that, the 2022 Warrior football season comes to an end
Brian Bergstrom: From staff to head coach, a new legacy begins
Brian Bergstrom: From staff to head coach, a new legacy begins
The first half did not go as expected for the Warriors as they were behind 34 – 40. But the final moment comeback in the second half was huge. The game was full of fighting as the score was tied 9 times and the lead was changed 11 times. The game had shown 9 Fast Breaks by the Warriors and 13 Fast Breaks by Missouri Southern State University.
Second half comeback leads men’s basketball to the second Warrior win of the season
“Certainly, losing games isn’t as fun as winning games for sure.” Coach Bergstrom said. “But sometimes the result makes you not see some of the stuff you should see.”
Winona State Warrior Football faces challenges before making playoffs
Brian Bergstrom: From staff to head coach, a new legacy begins
Brian Bergstrom: From staff to head coach, a new legacy begins
Four students partook in a panel on Nov. 17 to answer questions about their time studying abroad from Winona State. Pictured from left to right are: Sara Yager Allison Kleman, Annika Schultz, and Renae Ingalls.
Study Abroad Office hosts informational panel with study abroad alumni
Najib Azad was the former spokesperson of for the last President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani. He has also written a book about the fall of Afghanistan, “Beyond Evacuation: From the Himalayas to the Statue of Liberty”. Najib spoke about his experiences in Afghanistan and educated Winona State that its citizens are more than what news and media portray.
Winona State Hosts Najib Azad for Global Education Week
Doug Westerman is known by many as Winona State Universitys general manager of KQAL, the campus radio show. Westerman is also a faculty member and advises The Winonan.
Doug Westerman Profile: Mass Communications department cornerstone
Taylor Kline, Madison Nelson, Kailee Johnson and Kaysey Price sit at a table in Kryzsko Commons. These graduate students worked together on an advocacy project for a marginalized group in their Foundations of Counseling class.
Graduate students create informational website for affirming and inclusive sex education
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is Marvel Studios latest film and was released on Nov. 11 2022. The sequel to Ryan Cooglers smash hit in 2018 follows the nation of Wakanda struggling after the loss of their king.
Film Review: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
“X” was released on Mar. 18, 2022 and stars Jenna Ortega, Mia Goth, Brittany Snow, and Kid Cudi. The film is a horror/slasher that features adult actors attempting to film an adult film.
Film Review: “X”
Wendell and Wild released on Oct. 21, 2022 and was directed by Henry Selick. The film stars Lyric Ross as Kat, a 13 year-old girl who is accompanied by her two personal demons, Wendell and Wild (Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele respectivly).
Film Review: “Wendell and Wild”
Taylor Swift released her tenth studio album, Midnights on Oct. 21, 2022.
Music in Review: “Midnights”
Daniel Radcliffe stars in the exaggerated parody “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”. The film follows Yankovic as an aspiring accordion player who wants to break free from his factory job and sing.
Film Review: “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor: Endorsing Sarah Kruger
Letter to the editor: Endorsing Sarah Kruger
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
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 life of a student sex worker
The life of a student sex worker
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is Marvel Studios latest film and was released on Nov. 11 2022. The sequel to Ryan Cooglers smash hit in 2018 follows the nation of Wakanda struggling after the loss of their king.
Film Review: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Winona State University’s Theatre and Dance Department presented their own production of “Grease” from Nov. 16-19, displaying four fantastic and charismatic performances. A rather surprising moment in the show was when Kenickie (Joshua Harrison) entered the scene by driving a miniature ‘50s truck on stage.
Theatre and Dance Dept. presents an electrifying production of “Grease”
“X” was released on Mar. 18, 2022 and stars Jenna Ortega, Mia Goth, Brittany Snow, and Kid Cudi. The film is a horror/slasher that features adult actors attempting to film an adult film.
Film Review: “X”
Wendell and Wild released on Oct. 21, 2022 and was directed by Henry Selick. The film stars Lyric Ross as Kat, a 13 year-old girl who is accompanied by her two personal demons, Wendell and Wild (Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele respectivly).
Film Review: “Wendell and Wild”
Taylor Swift released her tenth studio album, Midnights on Oct. 21, 2022.
Music in Review: “Midnights”
Dr. Kimberly Blaeser, an Anishinaabe poet, read a selection of poems from her book, “Copper Yearning”, at Krueger Library on Nov. 10. The sound of rain hit the windows and created a lush atmosphere as she presented.
Kimberly Blaeser closes out Indigenous people’s month events with poetry reading and gallery viewing
Winona State University’s CMST 290 class, Disability Communication and Culture, put on their bi-annual Disability Culture Celebration Art Show. This showcased artwork made by people with disabilities. The event also hosted a keynote speaker.
Disability culture art show de-stigmatizes and celebrates disability
Winona State University hosted guest-speaker Bill Nye on Nov. 1. Nye blended comedy and science to explain topics like the effects of climate change and the vastness of space.
Record-breaking Bill Nye event encourages climate activism
Oct. 28, No Name Bar hosted “Sexy Spooktacular” a 21+ burlesque show which had ten performers stripping to the music in a gratifying and confident production.
Burlesque in Winona! Burly Bluffs return for “Sexy Spooktacular”
From Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, Weber Art Gallery hosted Sophie Sailers “And He Still Won’t Call Himself a Feminist” on the second floor of Watkins Hall. All of Sailer’s pieces cover a variety of topics, but all contribute to an overall discussion about society. Sailer pictured with “The Duality of Boobs”.
Winona State student’s artwork provokes thought on societal expectations
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is Marvel Studios latest film and was released on Nov. 11 2022. The sequel to Ryan Cooglers smash hit in 2018 follows the nation of Wakanda struggling after the loss of their king.
Film Review: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
“X” was released on Mar. 18, 2022 and stars Jenna Ortega, Mia Goth, Brittany Snow, and Kid Cudi. The film is a horror/slasher that features adult actors attempting to film an adult film.
Film Review: “X”
Wendell and Wild released on Oct. 21, 2022 and was directed by Henry Selick. The film stars Lyric Ross as Kat, a 13 year-old girl who is accompanied by her two personal demons, Wendell and Wild (Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele respectivly).
Film Review: “Wendell and Wild”
Taylor Swift released her tenth studio album, Midnights on Oct. 21, 2022.
Music in Review: “Midnights”
Daniel Radcliffe stars in the exaggerated parody “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”. The film follows Yankovic as an aspiring accordion player who wants to break free from his factory job and sing.
Film Review: “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
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
The 2022 Winona State University Homecoming parade ran down Huff St. on Oct. 22 and hosted a number of campus clubs and organizations.
Disco down Huff: Winona State homecoming parade brings community together
The First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series was returned on Oct. 4 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse after a two year hiatus.
A Homecoming: Steve McCown headlines return of writers series
The second annual I Love WSU Day was hosted Sept. 7 on campus. The event aimed to show off available clubs and offer a wide variety of activities for students like a dunk tank, mini-golf, and brightly colored inflatables.
“I Love WSU Day” returns bigger and better for second year
Winona State community joined on Johnson Street to celebrate a pre-game experience for the Purple vs. White scrimmage.
Spring game day experience wows new football coach
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 Zaness 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”
ZaZa’s is nearing the end of their renovation and has advertised looking to hire a full staff. It’s location is right across from Sheehan Hall on Winona State University’s Main Campus.
ZaZa’s set to officially reopen this March
WAV Nutrition’s new space offers a side room where WAV offers yoga classes and boxing through a part- nership with another local business, Longevity Boxing Club.
WAV Nutrition starts off new year in new location
Taylor Kline, Madison Nelson, Kailee Johnson and Kaysey Price sit at a table in Kryzsko Commons. These graduate students worked together on an advocacy project for a marginalized group in their Foundations of Counseling class.
Graduate students create informational website for affirming and inclusive sex education
Winona State University’s CMST 290 class, Disability Communication and Culture, put on their bi-annual Disability Culture Celebration Art Show. This showcased artwork made by people with disabilities. The event also hosted a keynote speaker.
Disability culture art show de-stigmatizes and celebrates disability
Skipping classes is something that almost every student has done in their time at college. Whether it is because of work, extracurriculars or just wanting to sleep in, skipping class can be addictive since there are few consequences at the time.
Skipping class: the cost of absence
Starting the week of Oct. 17, students can experience the services Peer-to-Peer provides. There are no costs associated with the program. Peer counselors provide up to five hours of available meeting times per week at The WELL in IWC 138.
New peer counseling program provides greater access to therapeutic services
The most recent data on hookup culture from American Psychology Association states that 60 to 80 percent of college students have experienced a hookup.
Hookup Culture: Students are doing more than just homework
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