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John Green, the author of well-known books such as The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, discusses and captivates his audience with his latest and newest bestseller Everything is Tuberculosis.
How To Be An Elephant
Uncertainty about SNAP availability rocks Winona State  
From the Senate floor: Inclusion and Student Services updates 
The OASIS Center may be forced to close its doors for the 2026-2027 academic year amid budget cuts.
The future of the OASIS Center at WSU is uncertain again
Tyrre Burks talks to WSU students and staff about his path to starting his own business and how WSU students can use their passions to do the same.
Learning authentically with Tyrre Burks 
The Winona community gathers to hear author and veteran Jim Crigler speak about his book Echoes on the Water: A Veteran’s River Misson to Heal the Wounds of War.
Laying the war to rest: A piece of hope for Gold Star Families 
Picking up students and their spirits at Winona State 
Authors Josina Manu Maltzman and Teo Shannon reading excerpts from their books Ride Safe: One dyke’s journey to healing from the West Bank to the West Coast and A Chronology of Blood.
Sharing community: two authors share their stories 
Profile Kristine Beck: Stewarding Kinstone 
Intersection of Title IX and AI: wellbeing, internet safety and deepfakes 
Winona state secured the win over Viterbo with Hailey Markworth starting at point guard.
Hailey Markworth: The LaGrange Product Enters a Senior Spotlight 
Warriors Defense lines up, awaiting the snap from the Cougars.
Warriors Fall in Second Half Against Sioux Falls at Bob Young Field 
Winona state played CSP ending in a win of 24-14.
Warriors Football Dominates Golden Bears for Homecoming Sendoff 
Warriors Sweep Marauders for Homecoming Weekend 
Winona State women’s volleyball team is playing against Minot State University. The warriors won the match 3-0.
Finding The Groove: Volleyball Recap 
The Marías discography on Spotify.
The Marías: The need-to-know songs for your fall playlists  
“Regretting You” directed by Josh Boone, depicts the tragedies and complexities of loss, trauma, family and love in its adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s 2019 novel “Regretting You”.
Flim Review: “Regretting You:” loss, love and rom-com predictability  
“Lux” has not only achieved critical success as expected from innovating and experimenting through multiple genres and ideas, but it establishes itself in many mainstream audiences and has broken many records through its debut.
Rosalía’s Lux: Mystical, Divinity and Opera. 
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach, Winona State University’s Common Book for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 takes a witty and comedic approach to dissect the ways in which animals commit crimes and how they are “punished” for them.
Book Review: “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law” 
“Bugonia” takes us to a constant battle in a surrealist discussion of the existence of aliens and their presence in this world, with ever-increasing violence and paranoia.
Bugonia Review: The kidnapping of an out of this world CEO
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Delia Derner

Delia Derner, Online Editor

Delia Derner (she/her/hers) is the Online Editor and a News Reporter for the Winonan as of Fall 2025. She has worked for the Winonan since Fall 2024. Derner is currently in her third year at Winona State University, majoring in Composite Materials Engineering, with minors  in Polymer Chemistry and Statistics.

In addition to working for the Winonan, Derner is also a member of the philosophy club, and a student worker for COMTEC in the engineering labs. When not in classes or the labs, Derner enjoys reading, spending time with her friends, getting coffee and watching horror movies. 

All content by Delia Derner
The OASIS Center may be forced to close its doors for the 2026-2027 academic year amid budget cuts.

The future of the OASIS Center at WSU is uncertain again

Delia Derner, Online Editor
November 5, 2025
Students, faculty and community members gather on Phelps lawn to learn how to play traditional lacrosse.

The Turtle Island Student Organization hosts a Fall traditional Lacrosse Workshop 

Delia Derner, Online Editor
October 22, 2025
In Pieces” by Negin Ehtesabian showcased at the Exhibition: “Folk Media in the Digital Age.

iDMA Folk Media Conference: The Work of Many People’s Passion 

Delia Derner, Online Editor
October 15, 2025
Stress is high as Winona State students prepare for midterms.

[Photo] “One Battle After Another”: Revolution and Politics on the Big Screen. 

Larissa Lopez, Film Reviewer & Illustrator
October 15, 2025
An ACE Composites Bootcamp was held at Winona State over the Summer. Students learned how to make a composite car and how composites are used professionally.

ACE-ing the Summer

Delia Derner, Online Editor
October 1, 2025
Winona State’s Men and Women’s rugby teams had tables side by side at the Student Organization Fair.

The Student Organization Fair had a Buggy Start and a Strong Finish 

Delia Derner, Online Editor
September 24, 2025
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

Delia Derner, Online Editor
May 7, 2025
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

Delia Derner, Online Editor
April 30, 2025
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

Delia Derner, Online Editor
April 23, 2025
The models showcased outfits consisting of blazers, dress pants, skirts, dresses and other formal wear, most of which were thrifted.

Winona State Students Host a Thrifted Fashion Show

Delia Derner, Online Editor
April 22, 2025

Greater Minnesota Two-Spirit & LGBTQIA+ History Map Panel

Delia Derner, Online Editor
April 2, 2025
“My goal is that students leave knowing more about HIV & PREP and more importantly feel like they have gained some knowledge that will help them to make decisions about their own healthcare and wellbeing," VanDeCreek said.

Destigmatizing and Preventing HIV in Higher Education

Delia Derner, Online Editor
March 28, 2025
Uncle Gill's Cut'z pop-up barbershop offered not only accessible hair care but also a safe space for students of color.

Uncle Gill’s Cut’z Pop-Up Barbershop at the WELL

Delia Derner, Online Editor
February 26, 2025
Donald Trump has made several big claims in his short time as President, although and the takeover of Gaza is another that has caused a variety of reactions from around the world.

Trump’s Proposed Take Over in Gaza

Delia Derner, Online Editor
February 19, 2025
The Frozen River Film Festival allowed students to snag a sneak-peek at the documentaries that will be shown during the festival dates.

Frozen River Film Festival Hosts a Preview Night for Students

Delia Derner, Online Editor
February 12, 2025
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

Delia Derner, Online Editor
February 5, 2025
A beloved establishment of Winona caught fire on Jan. 17, ultimately destroying the building. A GoFundMe (linked within) has been set up, and donations for those affected by the fire is greatly appreciated, but heartfelt support left on their Facebook page is also impactful.

Fire Devastates Black Horse Bar and Grill

Delia Derner, Online Editor
January 31, 2025
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

Delia Derner, Online Editor
November 13, 2024

Liberal Arts Students Raise Money for Hurricane Relief

Delia Derner, Online Editor
November 6, 2024

The Consequences of Consumerism: How Fast Fashion Hurts Us and Others

Delia Derner, Online Editor
October 23, 2024
What remains of Ridgelands Coffeehouse, a particularly devastating loss to the Winona community.

A Fire Devastates Ridgelands Coffeehouse

Delia Derner, Online Editor
October 16, 2024
The clothes shop opened by Winona Volunteer Services is located at 402 E. 2nd St. Photo contributed by Winona Volunteer Services.

Winona Volunteer Services Opens Thrift Store for Community

Delia Derner, Online Editor
October 9, 2024
The proposed design of the CICEL building. Photo contributed by Winona State University.

CICEL Gets Setback

Delia Derner, Online Editor
October 2, 2024
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