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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
Cultural Café's create a beautiful opportunity for students to come together to learn and share their culture.
Cultural Café: Heart of Mexico
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
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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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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