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The Panelists at the Mental Health Policy Summit Discussing policies that effect mental health services.
Winona State Student Hosts Mental Health Policy Summit
In response to an anti-abortion protest, students organized and participated in a counter-protest, demonstrating support for abortion rights.
Counter Protest on Campus Sparks Conversations About Safety
Individuals gathered together to show their support for survivors of sexual violence at the annual Take Back the Night event on Winona State's campus.
Take Back the Night: Giving Voice to Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Cultural Café's create a beautiful opportunity for students to come together to learn and share their culture.
Cultural Café: Heart of Mexico
Winona State recognizes outstanding students from each major for their hard work and academic achievement.
Similar but Different: The Path of Outstanding Graduates
With a smile, Kailey bids the Winonan a heartfelt farewell.
Editor Farewell: Kailey Doeseckle
The Winona State softball team came together with bright smiles and handmade signs to celebrate head coach Greg Jones' 1000th win.
1000th Win for the Warriors Softball Head Coach
The Warriors earned two out of three wins against Southwest Minnesota State during their busy weekend at home.
The Warriors Take Two Out of Three Games in Weekend Series Against Mustangs
Womens Tennis Falls Against Mavericks, But Look Towards NSIC Tournament
Morgan Streit serving an ace at the first week of intramural volleyball playoffs.
Intramural Volleyball Enters Playoffs
Displayed at the entrance of the exhibit, the Laird Norton Building hosted a Senior Design Exhibition featuring a series of bodies of work to describe ‘The Human Condition’.
Graduating WSU Art & Design Students Explore “The Human Condition”
Individuals gathered together to show their support for survivors of sexual violence at the annual Take Back the Night event on Winona State's campus.
Take Back the Night: Giving Voice to Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
With a smile, Kailey bids the Winonan a heartfelt farewell.
Editor Farewell: Kailey Doeseckle
The Winona State softball team came together with bright smiles and handmade signs to celebrate head coach Greg Jones' 1000th win.
1000th Win for the Warriors Softball Head Coach
Students at Winona State share their many emotions as the end of the spring semester nears.
The Chaotic Time Crunch: The End of Spring Semester
With a smile, Kailey bids the Winonan a heartfelt farewell.
Editor Farewell: Kailey Doeseckle
Sinners is now available to watch in theaters.
Sinners: Vampires and Blues in Mississippi
Karalyn and Kailey, sports editor of the Winonan and roommate, pose together during their last week at Winona State. Photo contributed by Karalyn Kolstad.
Editor Farewell: Karalyn Kolstad
Practice is what makes perfect, and allowing a robot to take control of our creative intake will only continue to have damaging effects on the community, creativity, and the perception of art.
AI in Entertainment: Soul and Generational Content
The landscapes in Minnesota offer different ways of seeing the geography and how different locations offer unique opportunities.
The Beauty of Landscape Photography
With a smile, Kailey bids the Winonan a heartfelt farewell.
Editor Farewell: Kailey Doeseckle
Karalyn and Kailey, sports editor of the Winonan and roommate, pose together during their last week at Winona State. Photo contributed by Karalyn Kolstad.
Editor Farewell: Karalyn Kolstad
The landscapes in Minnesota offer different ways of seeing the geography and how different locations offer unique opportunities.
The Beauty of Landscape Photography
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?
Practice is what makes perfect, and allowing a robot to take control of our creative intake will only continue to have damaging effects on the community, creativity, and the perception of art.
AI in Entertainment: Soul and Generational Content
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
Sinners is now available to watch in theaters.
Sinners: Vampires and Blues in Mississippi
Season two of Severance is now available to stream on Apple TV.
Severance: Work-Life Balance to an Extreme
Practice is what makes perfect, and allowing a robot to take control of our creative intake will only continue to have damaging effects on the community, creativity, and the perception of art.
AI in Entertainment: Soul and Generational Content
The Making of Satori
Winona State University professor, and director of this musical, Jim Williams describes this performance as a way to “explore the world of identity.”
“Fun Home”: A Stage of Self-Discovery
The Making of Satori
Winona State University professor, and director of this musical, Jim Williams describes this performance as a way to “explore the world of identity.”
“Fun Home”: A Stage of Self-Discovery
The landscapes in Minnesota offer different ways of seeing the geography and how different locations offer unique opportunities.
The Beauty of Landscape Photography
At the book talk, Yang read from her children’s book “The Rock in My Throat.”
Rivers, Rocks and Voice: Book Talk with Hmong Author Kao Kalia Yang
Passion and Piano: Professor Deanne Mohr’s Faculty Recital
Sinners is now available to watch in theaters.
Sinners: Vampires and Blues in Mississippi
Season two of Severance is now available to stream on Apple TV.
Severance: Work-Life Balance to an Extreme
Practice is what makes perfect, and allowing a robot to take control of our creative intake will only continue to have damaging effects on the community, creativity, and the perception of art.
AI in Entertainment: Soul and Generational Content
Babygirl is now available on VOD and will arrive on Max this April 25.
Babygirl: Work Affair and HR Nightmare
"Mickey 17" is now available to rent on streaming services.
Mickey 17: Split In Two
Individuals gathered together to show their support for survivors of sexual violence at the annual Take Back the Night event on Winona State's campus.
Take Back the Night: Giving Voice to Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Students at Winona State share their many emotions as the end of the spring semester nears.
The Chaotic Time Crunch: The End of Spring Semester
Cultural Café's create a beautiful opportunity for students to come together to learn and share their culture.
Cultural Café: Heart of Mexico
Winona State recognizes outstanding students from each major for their hard work and academic achievement.
Similar but Different: The Path of Outstanding Graduates
Just one of many of the booths at the event included getting to not only paint your own plant pot, but also take home some native wildflower seeds to plant within.
Honoring Earth Day: The Environmental Health Fair
Cultural Café's create a beautiful opportunity for students to come together to learn and share their culture.
Cultural Café: Heart of Mexico
One of the new little robots rides along the pathways of Winona State, heading to its next food delivery on campus.
Food Delivery Robots Run Loose in Winona
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
Individuals gathered together to show their support for survivors of sexual violence at the annual Take Back the Night event on Winona State's campus.
Take Back the Night: Giving Voice to Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Students at Winona State share their many emotions as the end of the spring semester nears.
The Chaotic Time Crunch: The End of Spring Semester
Just one of many of the booths at the event included getting to not only paint your own plant pot, but also take home some native wildflower seeds to plant within.
Honoring Earth Day: The Environmental Health Fair
The termination of a position that primarily provides support for LGBTQ+ identifying students is not only removing a safe space for the marginalized community, but also sending a very negative message about their place on campus.
The Wrong Message: LGBTQ+ Support Position Cut at Winona State University
An informative painting session was held in the IWC to educate students on cannabis use while allowing them to destress creatively.
Painting and Cannabis Podcasts: An Educational Wellness Event
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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
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
Last-second loss spells heartbreak for Warriors

Last-second loss spells heartbreak for Warriors

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

In men’s basketball…

Allison Mueller
November 11, 2015
Riding out the high

Riding out the high

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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