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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
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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
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?
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Fitness Instructor Hanna Barritt leads her "Butt 'N Gutt" class before COVID-19 caused restrictions on Winona State's campus. Intramural and sports clubs must now adapt to new regulations in order to keep students, faculty and staff members safe.

[Photo] Intramural and Sport clubs adapt to COVID-19

Lucy LaValley, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2020
Sophomore running back Sam Santiago-Lloyd attempts to move the play down field during the spring game on Friday, April 26 in the Altra Credit Federal Union Stadium. Santiago-Lloyd played for the offensive team, loosing to the defensive team 81-44.

[Photo] Sawyer talks loss of spring football season

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
April 1, 2020
Winona State guard Caleb Wagner, a senior from Muskego, Wisc., dunks despite the efforts of University of Sioux Falls forward Teathloach Pal, a senior from Fridley, Minn. during a game at Winona State’s McCown Gymnasium on Friday, Feb. 14. Winona State fell 49-51 in a tight game against Sioux Falls.

[Photo] Player profile: senior basketball player, Caleb Wagner

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2020
Junior Nathan Looms pitches against the University of Sioux Falls on Friday, April 26 at Loughrey Field. The Warriors played the Cougars in three games over the weekend, coming away with two wins and a loss.

[Photo] Baseball starts new season with wins and excitement

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2020
Sam Santiago-Lloyd, a junior running back, pushes through the defensive line against St. Cloud State University on Saturday, October 26 in Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium.

[Photo] Winona State reacts to football departures

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2020
Head Coach, Tom Sawyer, leads the team in a celebrtatory huddle folllowing a home game at Maxwell Field. The team held a record of 8-3 last season.

[Photo] Football gears up for new season

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2019
Mackenzie Challoner paces Maxwell Filed during a home meet. Challoner, who served as a defender for the Warriors, was one of six players that graduated during the offseason.

[Photo] Soccer looks to utilize depth in 2019

Madelyn Swenson, Sports Editor
September 4, 2019
A picture of McCown Gymnasium before its recent renovations closed off the back portion of the space to house a practice area for the gymnastics team, whose previous location was in Wabasha Hall. Due to the smaller space, future graduation ceremonies will have limited, ticketed seating.

[Photo] Graduation to begin limited ticketing process

Morgan Reddekopp, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2019
Junior guard Caleb Wagner charges toward the net in an attempt on basket during a game against the University of Sioux Falls in McCown Gymnasium.

[Photo] Men fall short of NSIC Championship

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2019
Taylor Field is congratulated by a teammate after completing a full run against Minnesota State University Mankato last season.

[Photo] Baseball takes two wins against Maryville

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2019
The Winona State softball team warm up before a game against St. Cloud State University last season. The Warriors played a double header against the Huskies, losing their first game 1-3 and coming back with a 3-2 win. Their main priority this season is to bring up their record and work together.

[Photo] Softball begins season with high hopes

Sydney Mohr, Features Editor
February 20, 2019
Aiden is the six-year-old boxer pug who has taken over the hour long therapy dog slot in place of Winston on Monday nights from 4 - 5 p.m. in IWC 267. Aiden loves to sit in peoples laps and give big, wet kisses.

[Photo] Ordinary animals help students

Erin Jones, Copy Editor
February 6, 2019
Printed for the Feb. 5, 2018 issue: A bug trap uncleaned by a landlord who’s tenants have said does “the bare minimum to fix the issue” that has persisted since September 2017. Dwight Casper is one of many Winona landlords who supposedly don’t do their part to make their properties livable for students who rent, causing much unnecessary stress and uncomfortable housing situations.

[Photo] Best of 2018: a year in review

Nicole Girgen, Photo Editor
January 23, 2019
Though most departments have “major maps” to help students sort through available courses, many students still struggle when classes are offered once a semester and that can sometimes mean the difference between graduating and staying an extra semester.

[Photo] Class availability affects graduation date

Madelyn Swenson, Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
Left to right: Caitlyn Deetz, Diana Alvarado, and Annika Culver chase down and get ready to tackle a player from La Crosse at a match on Saturday, April 21 at Southeast Technical College, the Black Katts won 67-21.

[Photo] Black Katts announce move to DI Midwest League

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2018
Winona State alumni and former members of the football team gather together for a photo before the 2017 Homecoming game during the Game Day Experience. Events like the Game Day Experience are subject to an exception from the Winona State dry campus policy after some paperwork.

[Photo] President Olson talks dry campus

Morgan Reddekopp, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2018
In this photo from our April 18 edition, the new education village, located on Waubasha Street, is being remodeled for education majors.

[Photo] Education Village renames building after professor

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
September 5, 2018
Left to right: Student Senate Vice President Chris Latzig, President Ben Reimler and Treasurer Christina Melecio mediate a discussion during the March 13 senate meeting. Student Senate is one of the few student organizations at Winona State that have paid leadership positions, with seven paid positions that have stipends which range from $750 to $5,000 a year.

[Photo] Football hosts annual spring game

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
April 25, 2018
Senior forward Corey Jeffs attempts to take a shot at net against Viterbo University in an exhibition game on Saturday, Nov. 4 in the McCown Gymnasium.

[Photo] Basketball finishes away streak on top

Clara Kuerschner, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2018
"Student survivors share sexual assault stories” told a powerful story about several sexual assault survivors and their experiences at Winona State. “Jenn, a survivor of sexual assault, revisits Lourdes Hall to step back in the room where she was raped her first year at Winona State.”

[Photo] Best of 2017: a year in review

Winonan Staff
January 17, 2018
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