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Ron Strege in his office. He is the director of the Warrior Success Center. He was selected as Outstanding Service Faculty Member at WSU.
Ron Strege – Winner of the Award for Excellence in University Services
Island City Brewing is currently featuring art made by Julia Kopperud in their Artist Rotation, from November 5th to December 5th.
I Exist to Experience Creation: Julia Kopperud at Island City Brewing
Winona State University Student poses for a photo, wearing a mask before safely accessing the dining hall.
COVID-19 Protocol is Nothing to Cough at
Dr. Alan Dunbar, Associate Professor of Voice at WSU interviewed Nick Offerman on On Nov.14, 2023
“Be Kind” A Conversation with Nick Offerman
Phelps Hall, built in 1909, is home to Mass Communications and Psychology.
The Silent but Deadly Curse of not being a Nursing or Education Major
Taylor Pagel plays as a middle blocker and wears jersey number 22.
Winona State Women’s Volleyball: Senior’s Profile
NSIC Basketball match between Winona State and Concordia University at Winona on 21st November.
Winona State snags a win in their first conference game
Noah Pappas high-fiving some young fans during the Warrior walk.
Player Profile: Noah Pappas
A smiley group photo from the womens volleyball team.
Women’s Volleyball Season Recap: Winona State University
Third Year, Quarterback Cole Stenstrom faces off against a Minot State defensive player.
Seniors Sent Off With a Win Against Minot State
On Nov. 16, 2023, choreographer and dancer Leila Awadallah performed a work-in-progress dance in the Gretchen Cohenour Studio in Memorial Hall. Awadallah’s work-in-progress piece was a combination of traditional Palestinian movements and verbal statements that have been found in the accounts of the horrors occurring in Gaza during the months of October and November.
Students and Faculty Respond to the War on Gaza
Listen to Us: Students Vocalize Racist and Sexist Professors at Winona State
Reanne Weil, Winonan staff member from Spring 2023 to Fall 2023. Thank you for all you do.
Reanne – Editor Farewell
The Native Land of Wenonah
Kendall Sweet Potato Casserole.
The Poll: What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
The Poll:Indigenous Day Trivia
The Poll:Indigenous Day Trivia
Students are interviewed around Winona State University campus about who they would like to see speak on campus? Who would you want to see speak here?
The Poll: Who do Winona State students want to see on campus
Jake Gifford prepares himself in the journey to try each station at the Jack Kane Dining Hall this past week on September 28th, 2023.
Far from Mundane: A Review of Jack Kane
“A Haunting in Venice” released this September marks the third classic Christie Novel that Kenneth Branagh has adapted.
A Classic Whodunit: A Haunting in Venice
WSU students being interviewed for The Poll.
The Poll: Are you a Feminist?
Smiling brightly, Joe Eichele says goodbye to The Winonan.
Editor Farewell: Joe Eichele
Smiling brightly, Gabriel Hathaway says goodbye to The Winonan.
Editor Farewell: Gabriel Hathaway
Smiling brightly, Syerah Mulhern-Allred says goodbye to The Winonan.
Editor Farewell: Syerah Mulhern-Allred
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
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
Screengrab from the movie Priscilla released in theaters on October 27, 2023.
“Priscilla:” A Calm And Collected Biopic
Movie poster for “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Five Nights at Freddy’s is an adaptation of the video game that was released in 2014. The adapation stars Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard and Elizabeth Lail and became the highest grossing horror film of the year almost instantly.
Five Night at Freddy’s: Videogame Brought to the Big Screens
Photo from visitwinona.com. “Sometimes There’s Wine,” an entertaining comedy show, was presented at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts from Nov. 3 - 12. The show was a collection of four micro-narratives that all came together by the end of the play.
“Sometimes There’s Wine” Play Review
Pooja Goswami Pavan performed improvised pieces of Hindustani music, accompanied by classical indian instruments.
International Music Series: Pooja Goswami Pavan A. Pavan and Praful Kelkar
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese, is based on the book written by David Grann. It came out in theaters on Oct. 20, 2023.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Colonialism or Activism?
Michael Torres begins his reading with his favorite poem, “All American Mexican” from his book “An incomplete List of Names”.
Michael Torres, author of An Incomplete List of Names, visits WSU
Comedian Drew Lynch visited Winona State University on April 12. Lynch was brought on behalf of the Warrior Entertainment Network. Much of the show was heavily based around interactions between Lynch and the audience which made for a unique and humorous show.
Stand-up comedian Drew Lynch humors Winona State
Oliver Harry (left) and Gavin Anderson McElligott (right) in William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” put on by the Winona State University Theater and Dance Department.
Anything goes in Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Carolyn Porter visited Winona State University to read excerpts from her book, Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate.
Visiting author, Carolyn Porter, and the story behind her book, “Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate”
Louisa Schirmackcher and Kailey Doeseckle performing “Man or Muppet“ for their first ever talent show.
Wenonah Players: persevering through performance
Movie poster for “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Five Nights at Freddy’s is an adaptation of the video game that was released in 2014. The adapation stars Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard and Elizabeth Lail and became the highest grossing horror film of the year almost instantly.
Five Night at Freddy’s: Videogame Brought to the Big Screens
Photo from visitwinona.com. “Sometimes There’s Wine,” an entertaining comedy show, was presented at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts from Nov. 3 - 12. The show was a collection of four micro-narratives that all came together by the end of the play.
“Sometimes There’s Wine” Play Review
Pooja Goswami Pavan performed improvised pieces of Hindustani music, accompanied by classical indian instruments.
International Music Series: Pooja Goswami Pavan A. Pavan and Praful Kelkar
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese, is based on the book written by David Grann. It came out in theaters on Oct. 20, 2023.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Colonialism or Activism?
“Dumb Money” was released in theaters on September 15th and covers the true story of Keith Gill, Wall Street and Reddit.
Reddit takes on Wall Street in “Dumb Money”
On Nov. 16, 2023, choreographer and dancer Leila Awadallah performed a work-in-progress dance in the Gretchen Cohenour Studio in Memorial Hall. Awadallah’s work-in-progress piece was a combination of traditional Palestinian movements and verbal statements that have been found in the accounts of the horrors occurring in Gaza during the months of October and November.
Students and Faculty Respond to the War on Gaza
Listen to Us: Students Vocalize Racist and Sexist Professors at Winona State
Junior student Draconian Rubin Onyx presented his three-set illustration series titled “Three Tales from Broken Men” through a reception in Weber Gallery on Nov. 10. Over $1,000 was raised for The Father Project through Family Service Rochester.
Healing Through Art: “Three Tales from Broken Men” by Draconian Rubin Onyx
During Thursday night on Oct. 24., the amount of rain was so drastic, an email was sent out to students about relocating their cars in the gravel lot due to ankle high rain fall. Students stood outside of the Quad and Prentiss- Lucas hoping to get soaked from cars passing by. The next day, the volleyball courts in front of PL are proof of that. Students have called it the ‘PL Pool”.
Weather Trouble – Flooding in Prentiss-Lucas on Oct. 24
The first room of the haunted floor. Two doctors performing on a patient
Cobwebs to Cleavers: Haunted House on Campus
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
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
During Thursday night on Oct. 24., the amount of rain was so drastic, an email was sent out to students about relocating their cars in the gravel lot due to ankle high rain fall. Students stood outside of the Quad and Prentiss- Lucas hoping to get soaked from cars passing by. The next day, the volleyball courts in front of PL are proof of that. Students have called it the ‘PL Pool”.
Weather Trouble – Flooding in Prentiss-Lucas on Oct. 24
The remnants of a party are left on a table while students drink in the background.
School Spirit or Alcoholism?
In the new period products dispensers, you can find both pads and tampons.
Red Marks the Spot: Period products now fully available on campus
Using a AI image software called Midjourney and a photo taken in Krysko Courtyard, the final image seen above is changed into a AI version using the prompt spiral to alter the image.
AI: The Beginning or the End?
Some of the canned good the warrior cupboard provides. Over 100 stu- dents utilize the warrior cupboard. To access the cupboard, students fill out a form and swipe in the room.
Warrior Cupboard: Huge Resource for Students
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Carolyn Hauschild

Carolyn Hauschild, Photographer

Carolyn (Carly) Hauschild is a photographer for the Winonan as of Spring 2022. Carly is a Senior majoring in Mass Communication: Advertising, along with minors in Creative Digital Media and Public Relations.

Hauschild’s hobbies include doing portrait photography for her own small business, watching/playing sports, being involved in a college ministry and spending time with friends/family. She is also an intern at Pleasant Valley Church in the Creative & Technical Arts and student ministries.

All content by Carolyn Hauschild
Pierce Gritzmaker pitching for the Winona State Baseball team.

[Photo] Baseball swings hard, wins one of three games against St. Cloud

April 7, 2023
Four Winona State Warriors, Breanna Ho, Kennedy O’Connor, Kaylee Bateman, and Taryn Sellner, competed in the 2023 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association National Championship on March 25 held at WSU.

[Photo] Winona State hosts NCGA Nationals for the first time in history

April 2, 2023
Ho performing on the uneven bars at Saturdays National Collegiate Gymnastics Associations National Championship in Winona, MN.

[Photo] Breanna Ho: Winona State’s All-Around Star

March 29, 2023
“The students are taking the work seriously. It’s so cool to hear their ideas and questions and opinions,” Foley said.

[Photo] Capstone brings industry experience into the classroom

March 29, 2023
Fourth-year Steel Beatty greeting his team after a tough game.

[Photo] Winona State scores back-to-back victories at home

March 28, 2023
Winona State University has experienced an 18% decrease in its budget since 2018. An all-university budget meeting was held on March 15 to go over the inflation and expectations for WSUs future.

[Photo] Inflation and expectations for WSU’s FY24 budget

March 22, 2023
“I chose this college because of this major, and the next thing I know they said ‘you’re [explative] out of luck,’ But thankfully the school is keeping the major for current students until 2024,” Cooper Lipski, a third-year Mass Communications: Journalism major said.

[Photo] The real price of budget cuts at Winona State University

March 15, 2023
The Winona State Tennis team played in Florida over spring break against five different teams. Winona State finished the week off 6-3 overall and 3-0 in the conference. They are set to play against the Minnesota State University - Mankato Mavericks on Friday, March 17 and Sunday, March 19 in the Winona Tennis Center.

[Photo] Winona State’s tennis Spring Break trip

March 15, 2023
Jaylen Schleicher and Darryl Williams celebrating after a touchdown.

[Photo] Honoring Winona’s Black athletes and their experiences

February 22, 2023
Fourth-year Rachel Kelly during her match against Upper Iowa University.

[Photo] Tennis walks away with another win, going 3-0 this season

February 22, 2023
“Every game in the NSIC is challenging. It does not matter if we play at home or on the road. We play two of the better teams in the South this weekend and know we will have to play well to have a chance to win,” Head Coach Todd Eisner after the Warriors win.

[Photo] Winona State outshines Southwest Minnesota State in high-scoring thriller

February 13, 2023
Every February, the citizens of Winona get together to enjoy a plethora of documentary films put together by the Frozen River Film Festival. Over 200 of these films are submitted by directors from all over the world and are sifted through by a group of 20 volunteers. The organization has a deep-rooted relationship with Winona State University to where several films are hosted on campus for all students to view free of charge.

[Photo] FRFF’s prosperous 18th year

February 13, 2023
Fifth-year Lauren Fech performed with a career-high point tally but the Warriors fell to Wayne State College. Despite the achivement, Fech credited her team as the main reason for her success: My teammates set me up in great positions and obviously our coaches, you know, played to our strengths.”

[Photo] Women’s basketball has another losing weekend with only four games left in the season

February 8, 2023
The Warriors faced off against Augustana University on Friday, Feb. 3. The team triumphed with a 74-69 win, thus ending a three-game losing streak.

[Photo] Warriors two-day win after losing streak provides hope

February 8, 2023
Third-year guard Mattie Schimenz against an Augustana University defender on Feb. 3 2023.

[Photo] The influence of Women in Athletics at Winona State University

February 8, 2023
Number 1 Lauren Fech added 10 points on the night for the Warriors. “We come out every game knowing what we can do and just go on the court to lay it all out. Everything just falls in place,” Fech said.

[Photo] Winona State’s weekend loss

January 25, 2023
Fourth-year Alex Dornfeld helped the Warriors by contributing fourteen points on the night.

[Photo] Warrior basketball ends losing streak with a close match

January 27, 2023
Baseball’s first home game is Feb. 24 against Drury University to start the Coach Wing era with hopes of a turn around for the Winona State baseball program

[Photo] Winona State’s promising spring sports preview

January 25, 2023
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[Photo] Men’s basketball crushes University of Minnesota-Duluth

January 25, 2023
With the loss, Winona State moves to 4-1 overall and 0-1 in the NSIC, while Upper Iowa improves to 2-3 overall and a 1-0 league mark.

[Photo] Men’s basketball’s undefeated streak ends

November 30, 2022
After last Saturday’s defeat, the women’s volleyball season is nearing an end. After a successful run with the team, captain Casey Volkmann, jersey number 3, is leaving the team when she graduates in May.

[Photo] Volleyball loses but promises to come back strong next season

November 12, 2022
“The biggest thing for me when performing under pressure is to have a clear mind,” Jacob Scott said, “I just take a deep breathe while Im lining up and trust my holder and snapper.”

[Photo] The Warriors dominate the field at Upper Iowa University

November 9, 2022
Williams in the endzone. Willians scored both touchdowns in the first quarter of the game.

[Photo] Football claims another big win on the road to playoffs

November 2, 2022
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.

[Photo] Skipping class: the cost of absence

October 28, 2022
“I have a feeling they don’t tell anyone because the athletic director is not much better than Matt. He doesn’t listen to athletes or other students that see things, -

[Photo] Head soccer coach resigns after verbal abuse allegations

October 24, 2022
The RICE club got together on Tuesday, October 11th for their second-ever meeting of the year. Pictured left to right are officers Rachel Schlauch, Ben Earley, Daniel Bui, Erik Wagner, and Isabelle Leutbounshou.

[Photo] New R.I.C.E. club promotes diversity and inclusivity

October 19, 2022
Students took to chalking up the pavements of campus in protest of the surprise prices.

[Photo] Education students push back following Tevera announcement

October 12, 2022
Over 68 people testified on July 5, 2022 including children and families who used the rec center. All showed their support in keeping the rec center.

[Photo] City council ceases plans to replace East End Rec Center with “cop shop”

October 5, 2022
Winona State plays their next match against Concordia University – St. Paul on the Winona turf at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium on Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. 

[Photo] Winona State fiercely battles at another home opener

September 26, 2022
Some professors have already left St. Mary’s for Winona State University, like Nicole Ciulla, an assistant professor who previously worked for St. Mary’s until the summer of this year.

[Photo] Saint Mary’s University drops eleven liberal arts programs

September 21, 2022
Students have started the year by taking advantage of the Darell Krueger Library and other spots on campus to hang out mask-free. With Winona State no longer having a mask mandate, it is up to students to take precaution if they dont feel comfortable.

[Photo] Winona State COVID-19 precautions returning to pre-pandemic levels

September 14, 2022
The new area has yet to be named but will be available for students and organizations to reserve or use freely.

[Photo] Winona State upgrades spaces around Kryzsko Commons

September 12, 2022
The Integrated Wellness Center is home to Health and Wellness Services. Students are able to receive COVID-19 tests and also call the Ask-a-Nurse message line to receive advice from a trained medical professional.

[Photo] Winona State’s isolation location moves to Morey-Shephard

September 7, 2022
Mentors help new students navigate campus better and help them keep their grades up. Incoming students gain leadership skills and knowledge about how to jumpstart their college career.

[Photo] Mentor Program Helps Students Succeed

September 7, 2022
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
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

Mohammed Islam and Carolyn Hauschild
February 16, 2022
Taylor Hustad

Photo Story: Men’s and Women’s basketball

Carolyn Hauschild, Photographer
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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