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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
Cultural Café's create a beautiful opportunity for students to come together to learn and share their culture.
Cultural Café: Heart of Mexico
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
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
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
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
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Elly Herrick

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief

Elly Herrick (she/they) is the Editor-In-Chief and News Editor for the Winonan as of fall 2024. Herrick is currently in her third year at Winona State University, majoring in Mass Communications: Public Relations with minors in Photography and Creative Digital Media. 

In addition to working for the Winonan, she is also an Alumni House Assistant and a member of the Geology club. She also works in TV Services and will most likely be found in Phelps Hall. Outside of university, Herrick loves to spend time with loved ones and cooking a good meal. She also loves long walks outside and seeing live music. 

 

 

All content by Elly Herrick
The Panelists at the Mental Health Policy Summit Discussing policies that effect mental health services.

Winona State Student Hosts Mental Health Policy Summit

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2025
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”

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2025
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

Alayna Majkrzak and Elly Herrick
May 7, 2025
Take Back the Night also occurred on what is known as Denim Day. To demonstrate solidarity for this day, participants were encouraged to not only wear jeans, but also decorate a jean patches with significant messages of their choice.

[Photo] The Chaotic Time Crunch: The End of Spring Semester

Desiree Noon, Features Reporter
May 7, 2025
A glimpse of the humor that "Fun Home" weaves into the otherwise tense atmosphere of the tragic musical retelling of a struggle with identity.

[Photo] Winona State Students Host a Thrifted Fashion Show

Delia Derner, News Reporter
April 22, 2025

Photo Story: Sort & Save Sustainbility Campaign

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2025
A constitutional crisis and the intense worries about fascism are some things on a lot of American’s minds right now.

[Photo] The Rise of Fascism and Nazi Ideology: The U.S. Today

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor
March 28, 2025
An insightful webinar was cohosted by Winona State to discuss how best to provide awareness, support and inclusivity for Muslim students during Ramadan.

[Photo] Supporting Muslims During the Month of Ramadan

Elsa Schreiner, News Reporter
March 28, 2025
The costumes are carefully chosen per piece and often help to convey a message within the performance.

[Photo] Dancescape: The Art of Performance

Desiree Noon, Features Reporter
February 26, 2025
Drug abuse is an epidemic that rages throughout America, and unfortunately, those falling victim are younger and younger. The guest speakers from RIPple Drug Education & Awareness, mothers of children who were unfortunately lost to drug use, shed light on the dangers of drug usage and offer important information on how to potentially save lives.

[Photo] A Mother’s Warning Against the Dangers of Fentanyl

Siri Corson, News Reporter
February 26, 2025
The College of Business is constantly hosting events for students to get connected with their future careers.

[Photo] WSU Students Enter the World of Shakespeare with A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor
February 12, 2025
Redshirt Freshman Megan Schuman jumps to make a basket. Schuman scored seven points for the Warriors, leading to a final score of 57-53, a win against Minnesota Duluth.

[Photo] Food Delivery Robots Run Loose in Winona

Delia Derner, News Reporter
February 5, 2025
With a simple sign up for Mantra Health they are able to receive emotional well-being and mental health support that can help with the stresses of college life.

[Photo] Mantra Health at Winona State

Jade McElmury, News & Features Reporter
January 31, 2025
Email Doug Westerman for more details.

[Photo] Open Radio Shifts for Spring Semester

January 29, 2025
Students of Winona State always feel that rush of excitement when the annual drag show is hosted.

Winona State Hosts Its Annual Drag Show!

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2024
As our Warriors pack up and travel to their games, we check-in on their result briefly.

The Road Home: A Quick Recap of Football and Volleyball as They Travel

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2024
While it is clear that no two people feel the exact same way about the event, many are united in their concern for the way America could and should change during the next four years.

[Photo] Two Halves, One Home

Siri Corson, News Reporter
November 21, 2024
A campus flourishing with flora, Winona State has been deemed one of the greenest colleges in the nation.

[Photo] Winona State Named One of the Nations Greenest Colleges

Delia Derner, News Reporter
November 13, 2024

Dr. Heidi Morrison’s Book Talk: “Lived Resistance Against the War on Palestinian Children”

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
When registration time comes around, many students struggle to fulfill their goal requirements as classes fill up quickly.

[Photo] The Stress of Class Registration at Winona State

Jade McElmury, News & Features Reporter
November 6, 2024
Among other posters on a bulletin board in Phelps hall sits its promotion for Night of the Living Dead screening presented by the Frozen River Film Festival.

[Photo] FRFF Hosts Spooky Screening of Night of The Living Dead

Elsa Schreiner, News Reporter
October 30, 2024
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

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
The TISO poster hangs just in front of one of the murals that remains covered by a measly curtain.

[Photo] Turtle Island Student Organization Hosts a Somsen Sit-In Against Mural of Colonization Depicted Inside

Desiree Noon, Features Reporter
October 23, 2024
With the sun beaming down on Winona State University’s football stadium, groups of student athletes form a variety of different sports showed their support at the annual Zombie Crawl event on Oct. 20.

Winona State Hosts Its Annual Zombie Crawl

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2024
What remains of Ridgelands Coffeehouse, a particularly devastating loss to the Winona community.

[Photo] A Fire Devastates Ridgelands Coffeehouse

Delia Derner, News Reporter
October 16, 2024
“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

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
Through the student body recommending for a completive student wage, minimum wage for students was increased to $12.50 an hour. Effecting all hourly wage students on-campus this new policy was put in effect on July 3rd, 2024.

[Photo] Campus Wage Hike: A Step Towards Fair Pay for Student Workers

Elsa Schreiner, News Reporter
September 25, 2024
Clubs gather outside the Winona State University Gazebo on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 from 11am-2pm to advertise their clubs to students.

Fall College Traditions: A familiar Homecoming

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2024
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Karina Kpahn, Guest Writer
September 18, 2024
. Using wires, Schwabenbauer wove telephone wires and other materials into her pieces to create a series of unique and thought-provoking 3-D art. One piece that was introduced was called “Lonely, Get Connected.”

Flesh Garden: Senior Art Exhibiton

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2024
Rose Cases and Haley Mulberry worked to collect over 500 food items for the Winona Volunteer Services food shelf.

Pre-Athletic Training Club Collects Over 500 Food Items for Local Donation Center

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2024
The mural in the entrance of Somsen Hall was commissioned in the 1930s as part of the Work Projects Administration (WPA). The mural’s purpose was to show the beginnings of Winona, however, the painter John Martin Socha, painted this mural with a “lens of mainstream ideology at the time” according to the piece commissioned in 2017 called “Somsen Hall Mural Context: The Founding of Winona and the Somsen Hall WPA Mural” by Iyekiyapiwin Darlene St. Clair form St. Cloud State University and Jill Ahlberg Yohe from Minneapolis Institute of Art.

One voice in millions: Mural in Somsen

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2024
Kenneth Janz stands in front of a hundred year old clock gift in the President’s office.

Kenneth Janz’s Plans for Winona 2035

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2024
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[Photo] The Poll: Question: Why is IVF now considered political? thoughts?

Sophia Sailer, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2024
AMA president, Chuck Winch, shows off his undershirt to the panel of judges.

The Future and Past of Fashion: Thrifted Fashion Show

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2024
Outside of Kryzsko Commons, an advertisement for Aly Raisman’s event is shown. A fourth-year student at Winona State University and also a gymnastics Olympian.

An Evening with an Olympian: Aly Raisman

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2024
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[Photo] The Poll: What is the worst place to go to for Spring Break?

Sophia Sailer, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2024
Printed newspapers are lowering in popularity and usage as digital use is increasing in popularity as years progress.

Is Democracy in the Eye of the Beholder? Perceptions of the Newspaper

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2024
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[Photo] The Poll: How do you feel about the current immigration process?

Sophia Sailer, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2024
A talk in the SLC on Feb. 7 titled “The Greenest Buildings in the World: How Winona State can lead the Nation” was led by architect and prominent figure in the green building movement, Jason F. McLennan. This talk was to expand on what can be possible for WSU’s future building, CICEL.

Vision drives action: the future of CICEL

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
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[Photo] The Poll: What is the best gift to get on Valentine’s Day

Sophia Sailer, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024
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?

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024
Smiling brightly and in uniform, second year student Rose Cases presents Sarah Curtin an award for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve on Jan. 11, 2024.

Supporting the Soldiers: Sarah Curtin wins Award

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2024
Just after snow has found a new home on WSU's letter sign, new ways to fund studnets' time here are being made possible in fall 2023 by the North Star Promise Scholarship program.

It’s All About the Money; how is Winona State University Funded?

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2024

Listen to Us: Students Vocalize Racist and Sexist Professors at Winona State

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2023
Kendall "Sweet Potato Casserole."

[Photo] The Poll: What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

Reanne Weil, News Editor
November 15, 2023
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”.

[Photo] Weather Trouble – Flooding in Prentiss-Lucas on Oct. 24

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor
November 15, 2023
The remnants of a party are left on a table while students drink in the background.

School Spirit or Alcoholism?

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2023
Resources regarding multiple areas such as Tutoring, Counselling and Housing, were shown in the Fair to help students in WSU.

No Need for Fear, the Warrior Resource Fair was here: Resources for Winona State Students

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2023
When looking to find a new president of Winona State University, previous president of the university, Scott Olson, and a hiring team hosted a listening session on the presidential search that was held in Kryzsko Atrium on Oct 9. This meeting was open to students to share their opinions of WSU and what attributes they are looking for in a future WSU president; one of two students was Sophia Sailer, the Editor-in-Chief of The Winonan. Sailer spoke on issues involving dorms, parking, and the overall life- style students face and what their needs are.

Listening Session for the New Winona State President

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2023
Michael Torres begins his reading with his favorite poem, “All American Mexican” from his book “An incomplete List of Names”.

[Photo] Michael Torres, author of An Incomplete List of Names, visits WSU

Lucy Severson, News Reporter
October 18, 2023
The budget for Winona State University is an important part of running of the University. Budget distribution is an important part of discussion when considering the future of University and how to manage and create a fair distribution.

[Photo] Key Word – Reduction; WSU Budget Forum

Reanne Weil, News Editor
October 11, 2023
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?

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2023
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Photo Story: I ❤ WSU Day

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2023
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

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2023
RA at East Lake building D Garrett Haugen stands outside his bulidling. RAs are required to hold events and in his event he brought his dog, Oscar, out for his residences to destress.

Stressful yet Fulfilling: A Look into the Life of an RA

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2023
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[Photo] Decriminalization: What does it mean? What does it do?

Lillianna Van De Walker, Features Reporter
September 20, 2023
Opening up boxes with purple cotton candy, members of the WSU Giving Day group moves boxes to their booth in the WSU Courtyard before I ❤ WSU day on September 6th.

An all-school event not to be missed: I ❤ WSU Day

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2023
What are the effects of Marijuana?

To Smoke or not to Smoke: Marijuana Legalization in the State of Minnesota

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2023
“[Dr. Berg] you have done an amazing job of building this program and I have always been in awe at your ability to find resources in all sorts of nooks and crannies including your own pocket to bring to campus an amazing women’s history month program,” Dr. Hyamn said.

Winona State Celebrates Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies’ 30th Anniversary

Elly Herrick, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
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