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This year’s Winona State University senior art exhibit opened for viewing on April 25, 2022. Artwork is on display in Watkins hall and Laird Norton Center for Art & Design for students to view. The work on display attempts to show the evolution of the fourth-year students’ art and design design abilites in the program.
Senior art exhibition provides students an opportunity to express themselves
At the planning committee was a mix of community members, staff, faculty and students, who joined to learn about potential renovations coming to WSU.
Winona State seeks community input on future design plans
Many showed up to the Science Laboratory Center in hopes of re- ceiving a sapling before the event, but were let down due to the cold temperatures in the North freez- ing them.
Biologist talks driftless region for WSU Arbor Day celebration
The Minnesota Republican Governor Candidates Debate was host- ed on April 13, 2022 at 7 p.m. in Winona State University’s Harriet Johnson Auditorium. Four of the seven candidates participated in the debate by outlining their campaign and future policies.
Minnesota governor candidates debate hosted by WSU College Republicans Club
Mikaela Mohr, a member of Winona State Universitys Sales Team, pictured with a $1,000 check after taking first place in the Sales Challenge at the teams last competition.
Winona State’s Sales Team excels at national competition
Community section at the spring scrimmage game this past weekend.
Photo story: spring football scrimmage
Fifth-year Rylee Stout lines up to bat. The Warriors shared a split with UMD, winning 3-1 and losing 10-7.
Senior Winona State athletes reflect on their collegiate careers
The Warriors also played a doubleheader against the Mavericks on April 16, 2022 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The weekend scores resulted a loss of 4-12, and a loss of 4-5.
Week of Warrior baseball vs. Bemidji State Beavers, Minnesota State-Mankato Mavericks
Winona State University’s softball team hosted a doubleheader over the weekend against the University of Minnesota - Duluth on April 15, 2022 and against St. Cloud State University on April 16.
Warrior softball wins three of four games during home series
Andres and Coach Louis Orr after she won All-American and the national title. Contributed from Andres.
Winona State wrestler Brenna Andres earns All-American and national champion title
With Winston and Aiden getting older, the longer-term future of the- rapy dogs on campus is more-or-less up in the air. Brzezinski hopes to potentially train a younger dog to integrate into counseling someti- me in the future.
Campus therapy dogs approach retirement
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
The Ramaley Research Celebra- tion (RRC) returned in-person on April 20. Previously, the 2021 RRC was conducted virtually, and the 2020 RRC was canceled due to COVID-19.
Ramaley Research Celebration takes new steps to expand
At the planning committee was a mix of community members, staff, faculty and students, who joined to learn about potential renovations coming to WSU.
Winona State seeks community input on future design plans
Many showed up to the Science Laboratory Center in hopes of re- ceiving a sapling before the event, but were let down due to the cold temperatures in the North freez- ing them.
Biologist talks driftless region for WSU Arbor Day celebration
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
“The House in the Cerulean Sea” takes place in an alternate reality in which magic is real—but so are normal people, boring office jobs and soul-crushing nine-to-five shifts.
Book in Review: “House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
HBO Maxs hit TV show Euphoria.
Opinion: “Euphoria” TV show, student reactions
“The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood has gained much po- pularity on blogs and Book Tok, a genre of sorts on social media app TikTok focused on YA novels.
Book in Review: “The Love Hypothesis”
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
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
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
Winona State students react to stay-at-home extension
Winona State students react to stay-at-home extension
Letter to the editor: Senate President acknowledges counseling
Letter to the editor: Senate President acknowledges counseling
Photo contributed by the THAD program. One of the most engaging parts of the show was the light production. Mae Mironer, senior, was in charge of the light production. “While I was writing the [lighting for the] show, I wanted to be able to convey the serious thematic tones that are prevalent throughout the play. I utilized color in order to do this,” Mironer said.
“Cabaret” performance wows at Winona State
“The House in the Cerulean Sea” takes place in an alternate reality in which magic is real—but so are normal people, boring office jobs and soul-crushing nine-to-five shifts.
Book in Review: “House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
IDMAAs Weird Media conference websites main page.
“Weird Media” conference offers students college credits
The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang
Book in Review: “The Poppy War”
Midwest Music Fest is in its 13th year of running and is back this year to its full capacity. After the past two years of virtual and/or half capacity performances, MWMF directors are looking forward to a new start. Contributed photo by Dylan Hillier, executive director of Mid West Music Fest.
Mid West Music Fest returns fully in-person for 13th year
Photo contributed by the THAD program. One of the most engaging parts of the show was the light production. Mae Mironer, senior, was in charge of the light production. “While I was writing the [lighting for the] show, I wanted to be able to convey the serious thematic tones that are prevalent throughout the play. I utilized color in order to do this,” Mironer said.
“Cabaret” performance wows at Winona State
Dancescape performed a variety of dances on Feb. 17-19 in the Fusillo Theater of the DuFresne Performing Arts Center. Eleven different dances of varying mood, pace and atmosphere were performed throughout a 90-minute show. The Dancescape cast dedicated their final Dancescape performance of the weekend to Dancescape performer Hannah Goman, who passed away over the weekend.
Dancescape returns for first in-person show since 2020 and ends with student tribute
Open Mic Night was inspired by the Common Book of the year, “A War for Kindness” by Jumil Zaki. Zaki touches on the importance of sharing writing and prose as a way to build empathy and see various perspectives.
Open Mic Night event inspired by Common Book program
On the Inside art exhibit in Watkins Art Gallery on Winona State University’s main campus is a curation of pieces created by a multitude of LGBTQ+ individuals incarcerated around the country, raising questions regarding the United States prison system.
Winona State first university to host exhibit highlighting imprisoned LGBTQ+ artists
Submissions open for 52nd annual edition of “Satori”
HBO Maxs hit TV show Euphoria.
Opinion: “Euphoria” TV show, student reactions
The Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) returned to Winona from Feb. 6 to 13 for its 17th year. The FRFF received more submis- sions this year than ever before running up to its return to in-person programming. In one week, FRFF delivers more than 80 films from 30 different countries, workshops and Q&A opportunities with directors, all integrated throughout the Winona community. The festi- val is especially unique in that it is an all-doc- umentary film festival.
Photo Story: 17th Frozen River Film Festival
The Winonan’s guest reviewer rates “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window” 3/5 stars.
TV Review: “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window”
Mugshots provides live music every Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. in Kryzsko Commons next to Zane’s. Starbucks offers 15% off of orders when going to Mugshots is mentioned. Come to hang out, study, do homework, hang out with friends or just sit and enjoy performers.
Mugshots hosts 16th anniversary on Main Campus
Artist Taylor Swift
Music in Review: “Red”
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
The Ramaley Research Celebra- tion (RRC) returned in-person on April 20. Previously, the 2021 RRC was conducted virtually, and the 2020 RRC was canceled due to COVID-19.
Ramaley Research Celebration takes new steps to expand
Many showed up to the Science Laboratory Center in hopes of re- ceiving a sapling before the event, but were let down due to the cold temperatures in the North freez- ing them.
Biologist talks driftless region for WSU Arbor Day celebration
On April 7, 2022, at 5 p.m., the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Department partnered with the Advocacy Center of Winona to organize the Take Back the Night event and march. The event started in the Science Laboratory Center with speakers and performers, and then the group made their way outside to march down Huff St. and through campus.
‘Reclaiming our space’: Winona State community comes together for “Take Back the Night”
Midwest Music Fest is in its 13th year of running and is back this year to its full capacity. After the past two years of virtual and/or half capacity performances, MWMF directors are looking forward to a new start. Contributed photo by Dylan Hillier, executive director of Mid West Music Fest.
Mid West Music Fest returns fully in-person for 13th year
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
This season, the Winona Farmers Market is going to bring together produce, baked goods, art and more twice a month through April. The next market will be on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. where a silent auction fundraiser will also be happening at the same time.
Winona Farmers Market to host silent auction fundraiser
The Winona State Potato Club is an organization dedicated to the celebration of the potato in its many forms. The creation of the club originally began as a joke, but then there was genuine interest in the idea of the club. Their next meeting is Sunday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. in Minné 103.
Students bring Potato Club to campus
Recently a sign has been placed on the front door of ZaZas Pub and Pizzeria across from Winona State Universitys campus. John Sinniger, director of dining services at the university, along with his wife Carolyn Sinniger, now own the new ZaZas.
ZaZa’s to reopen by spring semester
With Winston and Aiden getting older, the longer-term future of the- rapy dogs on campus is more-or-less up in the air. Brzezinski hopes to potentially train a younger dog to integrate into counseling someti- me in the future.
Campus therapy dogs approach retirement
Joy Davis Ripley presented her photography project highlighting physical landscapes that connect with mental illness through her lens. “I just want to get some of these hard conversations out there in the public eye so that people can feel less alone,” Ripley said.
Final Common Book event of spring 2022: “Visible/Invisible: Landscapes of Mental Illness”
Winona State’s Counseling Ser- vices schedule is not yet full for the photo editor semester, although current earliest mohammed.islam@go.winona.edu available appointments are being scheduled one month out.
Counseling appointments still available during rising demand
According to Mick Lynch ​“25% of students indicated that they were indeed coming to counseling for COVID-related concerns. And the areas of life they indicated as being most negatively impacted included: Mental Health, Finances, Motivation/Focus, Health Concerns, Academics, Loneliness or Isolation, and Grief/Loss,” Lynch
Counseling Services sees surge in demand, understaffed
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
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Named after Winona State University‘s 14th President, Judith Ra- maley, the Ramaley Research Celebration supports and encourages undergraduate research.

[Photo] Ramaley Research Celebration takes new steps to expand

April 27, 2022
Goods sold at the gazebo during the day of solidarity.

[Photo] “A Day of Solidarity” raises $1600 for Palestinian women

April 20, 2022
Outside Somsen Hall the day of the debate, featuring some of the speaking candidates campaign signage.

[Photo] Minnesota governor candidates debate hosted by WSU College Republicans Club

April 20, 2022
Various items were sold including handmade jewelry, scarves and coin pouches.

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A Day of Solidarity featured a booth selling Palestinian goods at the gazebo, the heart of Main Campus.

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Winona State University hosted “A Day of Solidarity” on Monday, April 11th from 10am-4pm. The event was presented the WSU Students for Palestinian Liberation and was sponsored by the Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies and Political Science departments.

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Phelps Hall pictured, the Mass Communication Departments main academic building at Winona State University.

[Photo] Journalism program on ‘pause’ at Winona State

April 13, 2022
Cotter Schools announced on March 17, 2022, their plans to buy two West Campus properties from Winona State University. The two properties consisted of the former residence halls, Maria Hall and the Tau Center, while Lourdes Hall remains on the market for now.

[Photo] Cotter Schools buys West Campus dorms for $5 million

April 6, 2022
To anyone who may be on the fence about attending the event in the fu- ture, Winona State Librarian Vernon Leighton simply said, “Don‘t hesitate.“

[Photo] International Night at Winona State flourishes in person again

March 30, 2022
The Ethnic Studies Department’s search for a faculty member finally ended with the hiring of Dr. Tara Lopez from Northern New Mexico College. The program was always meant to have two faculty go.winona.edu members. Until Lopez’s hiring, only one of those spots had been filled by current Chairperson Dr. Kim Park Nelson. Nelson was hired just last year.

[Photo] WSU’s Ethnic Studies Department officially fills positions

March 23, 2022
Winona State’s Health and Wellness Services will continue to offer COVID testing and vaccination clinic sites on Main Campus as well as continue promoting certain guidelines like physical distancing and reminders about quarantine and isolation, among other topics.

[Photo] Winona State no longer requiring face masks for first time in two years

March 23, 2022
Photo from this spring’s 2022 Dancescape exhibition, featuring recently passed Winona State University sophomore, Hannah Goman. “Hannah was an extremely compelling performer. She was very vivacious in an unselfconscious way, and she had a rare capacity to physicalize emotion with her entire body,” Dance Director Erin Drummond said. “When I watched her, I didn’t just see her, I felt her.”

[Photo] In Memoriam: Hannah Goman

March 2, 2022
WAHS is operating by appointment only and all adoption applicants, as well as surrenders of cats and dogs, must be pre-approved. Dog visits are also being done outside currently, according to their Facebook page.

[Photo] Winona Area Humane Society talks staffing shortage

March 2, 2022
Winona State University’s Main Campus pictured. The university’s budget deficit, first reported in the fall of 2016 by Winona State Student Senate, has steadily deepened each year since. A decrease in enrollment has remained a key factor in the deficit, but COVID-19’s economic effects continue to play a large role as well.

[Photo] Winona State updates ongoing budget deficit

March 2, 2022
Womens Basketball

[Photo] Photo Story: Basketball’s final regular season home games

February 23, 2022
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.

[Photo] ZaZa’s set to officially reopen this March

February 23, 2022
Dancescape 2022 is the first in-person DancescapeCAROLYN performance since Dancescape 2020. Dancers were immensely excited and grateful for a new opportunity to perform in front of a live audience again.

[Photo] Dancescape returns for first in-person show since 2020 and ends with student tribute

February 23, 2022
The Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) returned to Winona from Feb. 6 to 13 for its 17th year. The FRFF received more submis- sions this year than ever before running up to its return to in-person programming. In one week, FRFF delivers more than 80 films from 30 different countries, workshops and Q&A opportunities with directors, all integrated throughout the Winona community. The festi- val is especially unique in that it is an all-doc- umentary film festival.

Photo Story: 17th Frozen River Film Festival

February 16, 2022
Taylor Hustad

Photo Story: Men’s and Women’s basketball

February 16, 2022
Winona State University’s Emily Kieck (left) fighting for the ball against UMary athlete during game on Jan. 29, 2022.

[Photo] Women’s basketball recap: tough weekend losses

February 9, 2022
Winona State University’s Men’s Basketball players Alec Rosner (5) and Owen King (10) during Jan. 29, 2022’s game against University of Mary.

[Photo] Men’s basketball winning streak ends

February 9, 2022
Fee and Kieck during the Friday game. During the sec- ond half of Saturday’s game against Minot State, Winona State continued their dominance over the Marauders before winning thegame 86-55. The Warriors shot a total .548 from the field and accomplished 10 out of 26 three pointers with 25 assists and only turning over the ball nine times. Winona State held the Marauders to a 34.4% shooting percentage and caused them to turn over the ball ten times. Caitlyn Riley led scores with 20 points while knocking down six three pointers. Taylor Hustad shot 18 points and Fee was perfect from the field. Kieck had the game high of eight assists with two buckets. This leads the Warriors to be 11-9 altogether and 8-8 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The War- riors are headed out of town on Friday, Feb. 6 to play Augustana and then to Nebraska to play Wayne State on Saturday, Feb. 5.

[Photo] Women’s basketball winning streak continues over weekend

February 2, 2022
Carson Arenz (13) and Alec Rosner (5) blocking University of Mary’s Re- gan Tollefson and Kam Warrens. The final score on Friday, Feb. 2, was 80-67 for a Warrior win.

[Photo] Men’s basketball sweeps opponents over the weekend

February 2, 2022
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.

[Photo] WAV Nutrition starts off new year in new location

January 26, 2022
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