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On Friday, March 17, Winona State hosted the Engineering Machine Design Contest in the Baldwin Lounge of Kryzsko Commons. The Contest’s goal is to help kids develop the hands-on skills that it takes to be in engineering. Pictured above is the machine that took third place.
Engineering Machine Design Contest returns to Winona State University
“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.
The real price of budget cuts at Winona State University
On March 1, Women’s, gender, and sexuality studies professor Mary Jo Klinker invited Gina Favano and Suzanne Hogan, the hosts and creators of “Back Channel Radio”, to discuss the importance of the Winona Boathouse community. Favano is a member of the Winona community and has preserved the history of Winonans and the island of Latsch. Both Favano, Hoganm and Klinker discussed the importance of the Winona Bouathouse community as a way to kick off Womens History Month.
Off the grid: The Winona boathouse community
Jena Archer, a graduate student at the Winona State University Writing Center. With the English graduate program’s funding being cut, the Writing Center’s available hours could drop as low as 30 to 40 hours which would challenge the center to keep open.
Impacts of English’s graduate program ending by Spring 2024
A group of three Winona State University students found a missing dog on Jan. 29, 2023. They were able to usher it into their Jeep Wrangler to warm up and proceeded to call 911 to help reunite the dog with its owner.
WSU students find and return lost dog
First-year Miranda Daulong serving a ball to her opponent. The womans tennis team fell to Minnesota State University - Mankato with a score of 7 – 0 in their first NSIC match of the season.
The Warriors drop the ball against Minnesota State Mankato
Cooper Kapanke, fourth-year infielder for the Warriors.
The Captains Who Bind the Team
Members of the Badmitton club such as David Ruiz and McKinzey Johnson meet in Talbot Gym weekly between 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m each Thursday to face off against their peers.
Badminton Club aims to expand club membership and involvement across campus
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.
Winona State’s tennis Spring Break trip
Coach Greg Jones achieved his 900th career win with the Winona State Womens Softball team. Coach Jones and the Warriors currently sit at an impressive eight out of ten games won this season.
A trio of sweeps for Winona State softball; Coach Jones nabs his 900th win on the road
On Friday, March 17, Winona State hosted the Engineering Machine Design Contest in the Baldwin Lounge of Kryzsko Commons. The Contest’s goal is to help kids develop the hands-on skills that it takes to be in engineering. Pictured above is the machine that took third place.
Engineering Machine Design Contest returns to Winona State University
Cooper Kapanke, fourth-year infielder for the Warriors.
The Captains Who Bind the Team
“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.
The real price of budget cuts at Winona State University
On March 1, Women’s, gender, and sexuality studies professor Mary Jo Klinker invited Gina Favano and Suzanne Hogan, the hosts and creators of “Back Channel Radio”, to discuss the importance of the Winona Boathouse community. Favano is a member of the Winona community and has preserved the history of Winonans and the island of Latsch. Both Favano, Hoganm and Klinker discussed the importance of the Winona Bouathouse community as a way to kick off Womens History Month.
Off the grid: The Winona boathouse community
A new permanent art piece was revealed in Watkins Hall on Wednesday, March 1. The mural was painted by professor Alessandra Sulpys contemporary studio practices class. Pictured above is one of the students who helped paint the project.
“Visions of Hope” Permanent student mural unveiled in Watkins Hall
Ashley Madekwe stars in the drama/thriller The Strays. The film follows a woman who begins to question her sanity when strange things begin to happen.
Film Review: “The Strays”
Cocaine Bear features a bear who ingests cocaine and goes on a rampage. The film was directed by Elizabeth Banks and released on Feb. 24 2023.
Film Review: “Cocaine Bear”
Women Talking was released on Dec. 3 2022 and was directed by Sarah Polley. The film uncovers a colony of womens shared experiences of being drugged and raped by men.
Film Review: “Women Talking”
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” released on Feb. 17, 2023 and features the shrinking hero face off against a time-traveling conquerer. The film completes a trilogy of Ant-Man movies and is the thirty-first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Film Review: “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish released Dec. 21, 2022 to massive box office success. The animated film stars an adorable yet charming swashbuckler who has found himself on the last of his nine lives.
Film Review: “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor: Endorsing Sarah Kruger
Letter to the editor: Endorsing Sarah Kruger
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
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
The life of a student sex worker
The life of a student sex worker
The Glass Menagerie production at WSU featured a small and close-knit cast and crew throught their four performances of the show. Caracterization was especially important because of this small cast.
Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” performed
Ashley Madekwe stars in the drama/thriller The Strays. The film follows a woman who begins to question her sanity when strange things begin to happen.
Film Review: “The Strays”
A new permanent art piece was revealed in Watkins Hall on Wednesday, March 1. The mural was painted by professor Alessandra Sulpys contemporary studio practices class. Pictured above is one of the students who helped paint the project.
“Visions of Hope” Permanent student mural unveiled in Watkins Hall
Cocaine Bear features a bear who ingests cocaine and goes on a rampage. The film was directed by Elizabeth Banks and released on Feb. 24 2023.
Film Review: “Cocaine Bear”
Women Talking was released on Dec. 3 2022 and was directed by Sarah Polley. The film uncovers a colony of womens shared experiences of being drugged and raped by men.
Film Review: “Women Talking”
The Glass Menagerie production at WSU featured a small and close-knit cast and crew throught their four performances of the show. Caracterization was especially important because of this small cast.
Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” performed
A new permanent art piece was revealed in Watkins Hall on Wednesday, March 1. The mural was painted by professor Alessandra Sulpys contemporary studio practices class. Pictured above is one of the students who helped paint the project.
“Visions of Hope” Permanent student mural unveiled in Watkins Hall
Winona State students participated in a comic-making workshop on Feb. 21, 2023.
Comic workshop, art at any skill level
On Feb. 15, 2023, Ed’s No Name Bar held an exhibition for La Vonte Thompson’s latest installment of “GIVE ME MY FLOWERS” which focused primarily on black women and girls.
“GIVE ME MY FLOWERS”: photography exhibition exalts black women and girls
On Saturday, Feb. 11 in the Science Laboratory Center at Winona State University, Jennifer Weir and her wife Megan Chao Smith performed a drumming piece for the Frozen River Film Festival. The event was held prior to their film, Finding Her Beat” was screened for audience members. The drummers explained that Taiko drumming plays a huge role in Japanese culture and tradition.
Live Taiko drumming demonstration, FRFF at Winona State
Ashley Madekwe stars in the drama/thriller The Strays. The film follows a woman who begins to question her sanity when strange things begin to happen.
Film Review: “The Strays”
Cocaine Bear features a bear who ingests cocaine and goes on a rampage. The film was directed by Elizabeth Banks and released on Feb. 24 2023.
Film Review: “Cocaine Bear”
Women Talking was released on Dec. 3 2022 and was directed by Sarah Polley. The film uncovers a colony of womens shared experiences of being drugged and raped by men.
Film Review: “Women Talking”
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” released on Feb. 17, 2023 and features the shrinking hero face off against a time-traveling conquerer. The film completes a trilogy of Ant-Man movies and is the thirty-first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Film Review: “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”
Both the Winona State University Orchestra and Band programs held concerts at Vivian Fusillo Main Stage Theatre on Feb. 25-26 respectivly. Dr. Cullan Lucas led the orchestra ensemble, shown above, while Dr. Melanie Brooks orchestrated the band.
Winona State University is alive with the sounds of music as the orchestra and band ensembles play back-to-back concerts over the weekend
On Friday, March 17, Winona State hosted the Engineering Machine Design Contest in the Baldwin Lounge of Kryzsko Commons. The Contest’s goal is to help kids develop the hands-on skills that it takes to be in engineering. Pictured above is the machine that took third place.
Engineering Machine Design Contest returns to Winona State University
A group of three Winona State University students found a missing dog on Jan. 29, 2023. They were able to usher it into their Jeep Wrangler to warm up and proceeded to call 911 to help reunite the dog with its owner.
WSU students find and return lost dog
“Clothes do not equal gender. I have personally felt the pressure of if I wear tight clothes I am going to be perceived and called a girl, but sometimes I just want to wear tight clothes,” one anonymous student said.
Exploring gender nonconformity, students and faculty weigh in
Dr. Anton Treuer came and spoke about his experiences as a member of the eagle clan of the Ojibwe tribe. Treuer shared some powerful quotes that demonstrated the way he feels it is like to live in this modern world as a native person, while still staying true to his culture.
Expanding Perspectives: Dr. Anton Treuer shares stories of traditional Ojibwe
For $20, students of Winona State University have gotten the chance to climb the Winona Ice Park thanks to Outdoor Education & Recreational Center. The ice is located on the bluffs and is farmed by ice framers why hose water over the walls to freeze.
Winona Ice Park draws national recognition
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
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.
WAV Nutrition starts off new year in new location
As the semester begins, some students may find themselves on a waitlist for counseling services. Fellow councilor and Director of Winona State’s Counseling and Wellness Services explains that this issue is common at many universities.
Counseling and Wellness Services update
First-year nursing student Phoebe DeBates uses a whiteboard to study topics as a productive method she uses to study. Taking breaks and seeking meaningful activities to do every day helps her cope with stress with a heavy course load.
Tips for students coping with stress in college
Taylor Kline, Madison Nelson, Kailee Johnson and Kaysey Price sit at a table in Kryzsko Commons. These graduate students worked together on an advocacy project for a marginalized group in their Foundations of Counseling class.
Graduate students create informational website for affirming and inclusive sex education
Winona State University’s CMST 290 class, Disability Communication and Culture, put on their bi-annual Disability Culture Celebration Art Show. This showcased artwork made by people with disabilities. The event also hosted a keynote speaker.
Disability culture art show de-stigmatizes and celebrates disability
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.
Skipping class: the cost of absence
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The Winonan
Elly Herrick

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter

Elly Herrick (she/they) is a feature writer for The Winonan and started in the Fall of 2022. Elly is currently a freshman at Winona State University majoring in Mass Communications and minoring in History.

Outside of school, Elly loves to hammock and spend time with their friends. They enjoy eating soup and reading books outside. They also have endless love for traveling, photography, and trying new things.

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Ashley Madekwe stars in the drama/thriller The Strays. The film follows a woman who begins to question her sanity when strange things begin to happen.

Film Review: “The Strays”

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
March 15, 2023
“Before the Coffee Gets Cold” was released in Dec. 15 and was translated into English in 2019. The biggest lesson from “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” is that the moments we shared with one another is a once in a lifetime experience. No moment or day is the same.

Book Review: “Before the Coffee Gets Cold”

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
March 3, 2023
For $20, students of Winona State University have gotten the chance to climb the Winona Ice Park thanks to Outdoor Education & Recreational Center. The ice is located on the bluffs and is farmed by ice framers why hose water over the walls to freeze.

Winona Ice Park draws national recognition

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
February 22, 2023
Dr. Anton Treuer came and spoke about his experiences as a member of the eagle clan of the Ojibwe tribe. Treuer shared some powerful quotes that demonstrated the way he feels it is like to live in this modern world as a native person, while still staying true to his culture.

[Photo] Expanding Perspectives: Dr. Anton Treuer shares stories of traditional Ojibwe

February 22, 2023
With help from Winona State University’s Department of Theatre & Dance, Dancescape 2023 returns for its 33 year. Dancescape provides students an opportunity to express themselves through movement and choreography. Over 40 dancers are casted into different pieces that will perform between Feb. 16-18.

Dancescape 2023 Preview: a community of dancers

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
February 15, 2023
Cassidy Vogel (left) and Jessica Weis (right) representing the Reproductive Justice Club of WSU as treasurer and president respectively. Along with a film screening, the event provided cake and free books about women, intersexuality, and racism.

Film screening, “The Janes” reminds viewers of pre-Roe v. Wade times

February 3, 2023
First-year nursing student Phoebe DeBates uses a whiteboard to study topics as a productive method she uses to study. Taking breaks and seeking meaningful activities to do every day helps her cope with stress with a heavy course load.

Tips for students coping with stress in college

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
January 25, 2023
Taylor Kline, Madison Nelson, Kailee Johnson and Kaysey Price sit at a table in Kryzsko Commons. These graduate students worked together on an advocacy project for a marginalized group in their Foundations of Counseling class.

Graduate students create informational website for affirming and inclusive sex education

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
November 16, 2022
WSU students got to show their work with Blaeser in Watkins Hall and have conversations following Blaesers poetry reading.

[Photo] Kimberly Blaeser closes out Indigenous people’s month events with poetry reading and gallery viewing

November 16, 2022
After his presentation, Nye left audience members with a message: “I am not telling you who to vote for but use your judgement and take the environment into account when voting.

[Photo] Record-breaking Bill Nye event encourages climate activism

November 7, 2022
For the 21st time, On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Winona State University President, Scott Olson, hosted his own radio show, “Working on a Dream.” From four to six p.m on KQAL 89.5 FM, Olson and Westerman talked about and played The Beatles songs with a special guest, Tim Hatfield.

President Scott Olson’s annual radio show covers The Beatles

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
November 2, 2022
Winona State Volleyball during the Homecoming game against Concordia University. The Warriors fell to Wayne State College on Friday, Oct. 28 and Augustana University Saturday, Oct. 29.

[Photo] Warriors have unfortunate run on the road

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.

Skipping class: the cost of absence

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
October 28, 2022
The most recent data on hookup culture from American Psychology Association states that 60 to 80 percent of college students have experienced a hookup.

Hookup Culture: Students are doing more than just homework

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
October 19, 2022
Jaci Winchell crouches down to get to the ball that was spiked. Winona State University volleyball played against Upper Iowa State on Oct. 4 and gained a 3-1 win.

[Photo] Volleyball’s victory is followed by two losses

October 10, 2022
The new live action remake of The Little Mermaid showcases a black female lead (Halle Bailey). Social media has seen positive and negative attention since the trailer.

Students weigh in on new “The Little Mermaid” controversy

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
October 5, 2022
The Womens Volleyball team defeated Northern State University on Oct. 1 which marked coach Joe Getzins 350th win.

[Photo] Volleyball celebrates Coach Getzin’s 350th win

October 5, 2022
Students have been struggling to find parking spots for their vehicles, particularly in Silver Lots, despite purchasing a parking pass. While a new gravel lot is now available on Belleview street, cars still line the streets near campus.

First year students react to lack of parking

Elly Herrick, Features Reporter
September 30, 2022
New Mass Communications professor, Stacey Kanihan, describes her love for mass communication and strategic communication. Her expertise spans nearly years in the field.

[Photo] Mass communication department welcomes new professor

September 21, 2022
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.

[Photo] Zane’s debuts Indian food option, “Chaat House”

September 21, 2022
Students lined up to play games like cornhole in hopes of earning prizes. This station was from Chartwell Dining Services to inform students about healthy eating and different meals provided here at WSU.

[Photo] “I Love WSU Day” returns bigger and better for second year

September 14, 2022
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