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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
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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
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Erich Schweitzer

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter

Erich Schweitzer is a fourth-year student at Winona State University studying Mass Communication: Journalism. Schweitzer joined The Winonan in fall 2021 as a news reporter.

All content by Erich Schweitzer
Attendee reads Brighttusk, a student made graphic novel. Find the comic from brighttusk.the-comic.org/ or find more on Instagram, username: Brighttusk.

Celebrating the scholarly achievements of Winona State’s students and faculty

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
April 26, 2023
The three panelists for Tuesday's panel were TL Jordan (they/them), Organizing Manager at Planned Parenthood North Central States; Kat Rohn (she/they), Executive Director of Outfront MN who is a transgender woman; and Jay Belisto (they/them), Political Organizer at Gender Justice and UnRestrict Minnesota.

Panel discusses intersection between gender affirming healthcare and reproductive justice

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
April 19, 2023
Kathy Mouacheupao visited Winona State University on April 5 to present at their Expanding Perspectives Speaker series. Mouacheupao spoke on her experieces growing up in Saint Paul, which is home to the highest population of Hmong people in the United States. As the child of refugees, she lived in an in-between state of Hmong culture and American culture.

Expanding Perspectives Series speaker talks about cultural power of art

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
April 12, 2023
Mayme Nelson presented on Tuesday, March 28 about finding purpose in life. Her TedTalk incorporated lots of group discussions and participation that all led to teaching the audience how to find their purpose in life.

TED Talk Tuesday: Student leads discussion on purpose

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
April 3, 2023
“This is self-care, self-advocacy, and that’s okay,” Price said.

Winona State Alumna shares her experience with ADHD for Equity in the Workplace Symposium.

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
March 29, 2023
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

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
March 20, 2023
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

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
February 27, 2023
Perception Body and Pole is a pole dancing fitness studio on Mankato Avenue right here in Winona, Minnesota.

The pole truth: Winona welcomes new pole dancing studio, Perception Body and Pole

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
February 22, 2023

Thomas Cox: Proudly serving Winona State University for 15 years

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
February 17, 2023
Nicky Youre and Hot Chelle Rae performed at Winona State University on Friday, Feb. 3 to a packed audience in the Kryzsko Ballroom. Put on by the Warrior Entertainment Network, the concert was a success at joining members of the community under flashing lights and a joyous crowd.

A blast from the past and a little something new: Hot Chelle Rae and Nicky Youre perform at Winona State University

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
February 8, 2023
On Wednesday, Jan. 18, Winona State University implemented their new ParkMobile system as an option for vehicles to be parked near campus. The price of these metered spots runs 2 dollars an hour and allows drivers to park in metered spots located in the Kryzsko Commons lot as well as Johnson Street.

ParkMobile app replaces parking meters around campus

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
January 30, 2023
Every year, the cost of tuition in the United States increases. A tuition freeze would mean that MN State colleges and universities would not be able to raise the cost of tuition fees for a period of about one to two years. This situation could be beneficial to students who are struggling to pay and keep up with the rising costs of tuition and textbooks.

Minnesota state surplus and what it means for WSU

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
January 25, 2023
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Winona State held a zoom conference to outline ideas for the Comprehensive Facilities Plan, which was titled “Our Brilliant Tomorrow”. One of the key construction plans focused on during the presentation was the eventual demolition of Gildemeister, Watkins and Prentiss-Lucas Halls in order to make way for the Center for Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Engagement, and Learning (CICEL) project and the campus mall.

Winona State University plans for its “Brilliant Tomorrow”

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
November 16, 2022
Winona State’s College of Education and Student Senate held a forum about Tevera on Monday, Oct. 24, to explain the situation to students. The main speaker of the event was the Director of the Center for Student Success, Stephanie Bohlman, joined by the interim Dean of the College of Education, Dr. Edward Reilly.

Winona State College of Education and Student Senate forum address students’ Tevera concerns

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
November 7, 2022
On Tuesday Oct. 25 a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event was held to commemorate the completion of the Leading Energy Savings and Sustainability (LESS) project. This project makes Winona State University a leader of sustainability in Minnesota. The LESS project cuts carbon emissions down by 25 percent each year. WSU Student Senate President Malorie Olson is shown cutting the ribbon.

Winona State celebrates completion of landmark LESS project

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
November 2, 2022
Yam Haus performed for Winona State's 2022 homecoming on Oct. 19, in the Kryzsko Ballroom. The Astronomers, a newer alternative pop duo from Wisconsin, opened for the band.

Yam Haus and The Astronomers rock at homecoming concert

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
October 26, 2022
Saul Flores came to speak as a part of Winona State University's Expanding Perspectives series on Oct. 12 in the Science Laboratory Center.

Walking 5,328 miles in their shoes: Saul Flores’ Walk of the Immigrants

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
October 19, 2022
Dr. Delana Smith. Smith participated as a keynote speaker over Zoom on Oct. 3 and discussed her experiences as an Ojibwe Native American in the American education system - both a student and an instructor.

Winona State hosts Delana Smith for talk on cultural empowerment

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
October 12, 2022
Strange also believes that the city council will continue in their plans to build the police/fire complex somewhere else in Winona.

City council ceases plans to replace East End Rec Center with “cop shop”

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
October 5, 2022
On Sept. 23, a group of community members and Winona State students gathered in the Science Laboratory Center atrium for a Rally about Roevember in response to Roe v. Wade being overturned this earlier this year.

Winona State University College Democrats host “Rally for Roevember”

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
September 26, 2022
The St. Mary's sign stands in the center of campus, between the Performance Center and the St. Mary's Hall - both of which will be losing programs like English, theatre, history, art, music and more.

Saint Mary’s University drops eleven liberal arts programs

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
September 21, 2022
Edward "Ted" Reilly. Reilly has been acting as interim Dean of the College of Education since February 2022. Reilly was previously Associate Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs since 2016. Reilly’s appointment extends until July 1, 2023, or until a permanent dean is found.

Education students hope for changes in the program while Winona State searches for new dean

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
September 14, 2022
The WSU Guiding Warriors Mentoring Program recruits upperclassmen at Winona State to act as mentors to new students and help acclimate them to the experience of starting college or just coming to a new school. Mentors provide help with things such as navigating campus, getting to know the professors, studying and choosing or switching majors.

Mentor Program Helps Students Succeed

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
September 7, 2022
Many showed up to the Science Laboratory Center in hopes of re- ceiving a sapling before the event, but were let down due to the cold temperatures in the North freez- ing them.

Biologist talks driftless region for WSU Arbor Day celebration

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
April 27, 2022
Winona State University hosted “A Day of Solidarity” on Mon- day, April 11. The event was presented by the WSU Students for Palestinian Liberation and sponsored by the Women’s Gen- der and Sexuality Studies and Political Science departments.

“A Day of Solidarity” raises $1600 for Palestinian women

Erich Schweitzer and McKenna Scherer
April 20, 2022
IDMAA's "Weird Media" conference website's main page.

“Weird Media” conference offers students college credits

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
April 13, 2022

Winona State launches brand new “major finder” to assist current and future students

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
April 6, 2022
Winona State University's Integrated Wellness Complex's park- ing lot will soon have a 'roof' of solar panels thanks to a landmark sustainability project: the LESS Plan. The project will cut Winona State's carbon emissions by nearly 1/4.

Winona State to install rooftop solar panels for landmark $12 million energy-saving plan

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
March 30, 2022
The Ethnic Studies Department’s search for a faculty member finally ended with the hiring of Dr. Tara Lopez from Northern New Mexico College. The program was always meant to have two faculty go.winona.edu members. Until Lopez’s hiring, only one of those spots had been filled by current Chairperson Dr. Kim Park Nelson. Nelson was hired just last year.

WSU’s Ethnic Studies Department officially fills positions

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
March 23, 2022
WAHS is operating by appointment only and all adoption applicants, as well as surrenders of cats and dogs, must be pre-approved. Dog visits are also being done outside currently, according to their Facebook page.

Winona Area Humane Society talks staffing shortage

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
March 2, 2022
Winona State’s Counseling Ser- vices schedule is not yet full for the photo editor semester, although current earliest mohammed.islam@go.winona.edu available appointments are being scheduled one month out.

Counseling appointments still available during rising demand

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
February 23, 2022

Local activist group protests potential law enforcement center

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
February 16, 2022

Wealth Building Series kicks off discussing basics, crypto

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
February 9, 2022

Counselor Education Department and KEAP Center collaborate on research project

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
February 2, 2022
Winona State University has started off the spring semester with COVID-19 mind. If a student living on campus tests positive or has been exposed to someone with the virus, they are obligated to quarantine. They can choose to either do the quarantine at home or they can be moved to the Tau building on Winona State’s former West Campus for the duration of their isolation.

Winona State University begins spring semester cautious of COVID-19 variant

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
January 26, 2022

Mock Trial’s has first in-person tournament in over one year

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
November 17, 2021

New WSU Alert System

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
November 10, 2021
Archived photo of a student from last fall. Winona State University is now offering the COVID-19 booster shot. A pediatrician at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Joe Novak, said college students should "absolutely" get vaccinated.

WSU now offering COVID-19 booster shot

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
November 3, 2021

WSU suffers financial aid disruption

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
October 27, 2021

Winona State sees surge in on-campus crime

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
October 20, 2021
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