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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?
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
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
Dr. Heidi Morrison’s Book Talk: “Lived Resistance Against the War on Palestinian Children”
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
In a doubles match, the Warriors put their all in to achieve a win.
Women’s Tennis Completes Successful Fall Pre-Season
The Warriors display their play-to-win attitude against Concordia University.
Winning Streak Ends for the Warrior Women’s Volleyball Team
Warrior Chloe Turner (#5) battles against an opposing player for the ball, a display of the teams desire to play to win.
Winona State Women’s Soccer Takes Another Win on Alumni Day
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
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
Student actors provide spooky scenes for those moving through the haunted floor event.
Prentiss-Lucas Hall Hosts a Spooky Haunted Floor for Halloween
“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?
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?
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.
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?
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?
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.
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
"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
“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
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
"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
“Late night with the devil” is now available on Hulu, and it is a great movie for this Halloween season.
“Late Night with the Devil” and Commentary on AI in the Film Industry
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
“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?
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
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All content by Christopher Edwards

Winona State athletics gears up for basketball season

Christopher Edwards, Sports Writer
December 2, 2020

Student athlete profile: Natalie Nowatzke

Christopher Edwards, sports reporter
November 18, 2020

New coaches bring diversity to WSU football program

Christopher Edwards, sports reporter
November 11, 2020
Winona State University students led a Black Lives Matter protest on Oct. 21. The protest included a 22-block walk, and was organized by student Lamaree Whitson.

Student-led protest unites community

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2020
Freshman linebacker talks college football adaptations

Freshman linebacker talks college football adaptations

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2020
Football head coach talks team and recruitment struggles

Football head coach talks team and recruitment struggles

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2020
Football adapts to COVID-19 regulations

Football adapts to COVID-19 regulations

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
September 30, 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.

Player profile: senior basketball player, Caleb Wagner

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2020
Senior Caleb Wagner makes attempts to score against University of Minnesota - Crookston, on Wednesday’s game held at McGown Gymnasium Feb. 26. The Warriors’ offence came out firing early as they were able to get out to an 11-0 lead with nine points coming from junior forward Andrea Lo Biondo.

Mens basketball season officially ends with loss at Pentagon

Christopher Edwards, Basketball Reporter
March 4, 2020
Winona State guard Caleb Wagner, dunks despite the efforts of University of Sioux Falls forward Teathloach Pal, a senior 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.

Men’s basketball end regular season with wins

Christopher Edwards, Basketball Reporter
February 26, 2020
Winona State junior guard Devin Whitelow, dribbles past University of Sioux Falls junior guard Trevon Adams, 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.

Men’s basketball sees another split

Christopher Edwards, Basketball Reporter
February 19, 2020
Men’s Basketball takes both road games

Men’s Basketball takes both road games

Christopher Edwards, Basketball Reporter
February 12, 2020
Senior, Caleb Wagner looks for a basket but was heavily guarded by Brandon Meyer, University of Minnesota-Duluth student. The warriors secured their win against University of Minnesota-Duluth, scoring 85-57 on Friday, Jan. 31 in McCown Gymnasium.

Men’s basketball streak broken

Christopher Edwards, Basketball Reporter
February 5, 2020
Wagner sees career-high in loss

Wagner sees career-high in loss

Christopher Edwards, Basketball Reporter
January 29, 2020
Winona State sophomore, Luke Martens looks to shoot a three-pointer in the second half of the game against Bemidji State. The warriors secured their win, scoring 82-74 on Saturday, Jan. 18 in McCown Gymnasium.

Mens basketball dominates before playing rivals

Christopher Edwards, Basketball Reporter
January 22, 2020

Mens Basketball upset at tournament

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2019

Rumpza steps up in big road win

Christopher Edwards, Football Reporter
November 6, 2019
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.

Football defeats St. Cloud

Christopher Edwards, Football Reporter
October 30, 2019
Landon Jacobson scores a touchdown in the second quarter with an unexpected one-yard run. The Warriors beat the Minot State Beavers 49-3 at the Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 13.

Warriors demolish Minot State

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2019
Football grabs first road win in Moorhead

Football grabs first road win in Moorhead

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2019

Winona fails to win on the road again

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2019
Football suffers loss against Sioux Falls

Football suffers loss against Sioux Falls

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2019
Senior Running Back Javian Roebuck (#32) posed for photos Friday, September 6th before the big game tomorrow, September 7th, against Wayne State College.

Player Profile – Roebuck reflects

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2019
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.

Football gears up for new season

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2019
Left to right: Members of Winona State's club tennis Ryan Morgans, Veronica Johnson, Rebekah Zwiener and Austin Houska traveled to Suprise, Arizona for the USTA National Championship on Thursday, April 11.

Sophmore Veronica Johnson talks club tennis

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2019
Football looks to improve with spring practice

Football looks to improve with spring practice

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
April 3, 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.

Men fall short of NSIC Championship

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2019
Senior forward Tommy Gathje attempts a shot during a game against Minnesota Sate Mankato on Saturday, Feb. 23 in McCown Gymnasium. Gathje finished off his last regular season game with a personal best game scoring record of 22 points and helped lead the team to a 84-56 win against the Mavericks.

Men’s basketball takes down No. 1 Mankato

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2019
Men’s basketball lose both at home

Men’s basketball lose both at home

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2019
Players from Minot State University move to intercept a free-throw from sophomore Devin Whitelow on Friday, Feb. 8 in McCown Gymnasium. The Warriors lost 72-87 on Friday but came back with a win against the University of Mary scoring 84-56.

Wagner leads the way in weekend split

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2019
Basketball's four-game win streak ends in St. Cloud

Basketball’s four-game win streak ends in St. Cloud

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2019
Junior guard Caleb Wagner charges toward the net in an attempt on basket during a game against the University of Sioux Falls on Saturday, Jan. 26 in McCown Gymnasium. The Warriors finished off the weekend with two wins, scoring 85-67 against Southwest Minnesota State University on Friday and 80-77 against the Cougars.

Men’s basketball gets home sweep

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2019
Taylor stands out in weekend road trip

Taylor stands out in weekend road trip

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2019
Men’s basketball extends winning streak to four

Men’s basketball extends winning streak to four

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2018
Warrior football 2018 season in review

Warrior football 2018 season in review

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
November 28, 2018
Senior running back Eric Birth attempts to weave around players from the University of Minnesota Duluth on Oct. 20 at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium, Birth has played for Winona State all four years and chose to remain in his hometown for college.

Birth looks back at his time in Winona

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2018
Sophomore wide receiver Ethan Wittenburg moves to block players from Augustana University during a game on Saturday, November 3 where the Warriors won 34-20 against the Vikings.

Warriors get seventh win of the season

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2018
Sophomore Carter Duxbury and first-year Jaylen Schleicher block the defense from Southwest Minnesota State University on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Altra Credit Federal Union Stadium. The Warriors won 38-26.

Warriors hold off the Mustangs at home

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2018
Winona State kicker Paul Ortiz set for the opening kickoff against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Saturday, October 20 at Altra Credit Federal Union Stadium.

Football suffers third loss of the season

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2018
Senior tight end Greg Rooney breaks away from the University of Minnesota Crookston players on Saturday, Oct. 13 where the Warriors won 51-13 bringing the team’s overall season record to five wins and two losses.

Football forces six fumbles in road win

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2018
Winona State football players jump into the student section in celebration of a good play during the homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 6 against the University of Mary at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium.

Football returns home with dominance

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2018
Senior running back Eric Birth runs towards the end zone to take the lead in the fourth quarter against Northern State University where the Warriors won 22-15 on Saturday, Sept. 29.

Football bounces back after losing two

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2018
Player profile: quarterback, Owen Burke

Player profile: quarterback, Owen Burke

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2018
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