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“The Cherry Blossoms You Missed” is a new exhibit of art by Kathleen Hawkes. It opened Sept. 23 and will be on display through Nov. 13.
University of La Crosse professor’s artwork displayed at Winona History Center
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”
“On September 15 at 10:30am, the smoke detectors were set off in Gildemeister Hall. The cause of this incident was due to a student overcooking macaroni and cheese in a microwave at the TRIO offices on the first floor.
Fire alarms triggered in Gildemeister
The St. Marys sign stands in the center of campus, between the Performance Center and the St. Marys 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
New Mass Communications professor, Stacey Kanihan, describes her love for mass communication and strategic communication. Her expertise spans nearly years in the field.
Mass communication department welcomes new professor
The Winona State University Women’s Soccer team faced Minot State University on Sept. 23. After falling behind by a goal in the first half, fourth-year Riley Harmon was in the perfect spot to score a rebound from a loose ball and level the Warriors 1-1.
Winona State fiercely battles at another home opener
The Warriors Football Team triumphed over Minnesota State University Moorhead by 40-7. The Warriors continue their overall record 3-1.
Football team focuses on Mental Health Awareness
The hopes were high going into the first invitational of the year September 12-13 at Bemidji State after the Winona State Men’s Golf team took first at the home regional preview last week.
WSU women’s golf commences while men’s team earns “golfer of the week”
On Sept. 17, the Winona State Mens Football team traveled to Bemidji State University. Though Winona State began to close the score difference in the second quarter with a 22-yard field goal, the Beavers were not done and ultimately dished the first loss of the season for the Warriors.  
Football takes first loss of the season against Bemidji
Fourth-year Madison Larson mid-spike. The Winona State University Volleyball team returned home for their first games in front of the McCown crowd this season against Augustana on Friday and Wayne State on Saturday.
Volleyball begins home tournament with two losses
Winona State University’s English graduate students are struggling to find assistantship positions due to decreasing availability from lower funding. These positions are often vital in graduate students studies and attracting new students to the program.
English graduate programs face issues due to funding
Liz Perry, a third-year mass communications: public relations student at Winona State University. Perry describes what her life was like while growing up in a cult.
Winona State student opens up about cult upbringing
Education students are upset and demand that these alternative hours be valid toward requirement through the proper paperwork being submitted to the Minnesota State system. Many students are also concerned regarding the future of the education department.
Education students to remake “alternative hours”
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”
The second annual I Love WSU Day was hosted Sept. 7 on campus. The event aimed to show off available clubs and offer a wide variety of activities for students like a dunk tank, mini-golf, and brightly colored inflatables.
“I Love WSU Day” returns bigger and better for second year
Pinocchio (2022) was released on Sept. 8 as a remake to the original. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film released to low ratings on Disney+.
Film Review: “Pinocchio” (2022)
“Not Okay” was released on July 29, 2022 on Hulu. The film portrays satire on internet culture which demonstrates the measures in which people will go to get attention. Dylan O’Brian (left) and Zoey Deutch (right) star in this comedy drama.
Film Review: “Not Okay”
Im Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy was published on August 9, 2022 and recounts the child-stars relationship with her abusive mother.
Behind Jennette: I’m Glad My Mom Died” Review
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
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
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
Winona State students react to stay-at-home extension
Winona State students react to stay-at-home extension
Letter to the editor: Senate President acknowledges counseling
Letter to the editor: Senate President acknowledges counseling
On Saturday, Sept. 24 in the Harriet Johnson Auditorium, comedian Sasheer Zamata concluded Winona State University’s family weekend.
SNL comedian, Sasheer Zamata, performs for Family Weekend
Pinocchio (2022) was released on Sept. 8 as a remake to the original. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film released to low ratings on Disney+.
Film Review: “Pinocchio” (2022)
“Not Okay” was released on July 29, 2022 on Hulu. The film portrays satire on internet culture which demonstrates the measures in which people will go to get attention. Dylan O’Brian (left) and Zoey Deutch (right) star in this comedy drama.
Film Review: “Not Okay”
On Friday, Sept. 9, Winona based band “Karate Chop Silence” hosted the second annual “Karate Camp.” This weekend-long event is a music festival dedicated to local bands and artists.
Music festival ‘Karate Camp’ celebrates local musicians
Cubeify Logo, a video game company created by Jaquil Gary.
WSU Student Spearheads independent game company
On Saturday, Sept. 24 in the Harriet Johnson Auditorium, comedian Sasheer Zamata concluded Winona State University’s family weekend.
SNL comedian, Sasheer Zamata, performs for Family Weekend
Cubeify Logo, a video game company created by Jaquil Gary.
WSU Student Spearheads independent game company
Clara Ueland’s exhibit, “Impressions of Water,” will be at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum until Sept 25, 2022. Her exhibit features 44 pieces of nature-inspired artwork made with the Intaglio process, which involves etching shapes onto copper slides, rolling them with ink and pressing them onto paper.
Minnesota artist’s copper-etched work displayed in MMAM
Photo contributed by the THAD program. One of the most engaging parts of the show was the light production. Mae Mironer, senior, was in charge of the light production. “While I was writing the [lighting for the] show, I wanted to be able to convey the serious thematic tones that are prevalent throughout the play. I utilized color in order to do this,” Mironer said.
“Cabaret” performance wows at Winona State
Dancescape performed a variety of dances on Feb. 17-19 in the Fusillo Theater of the DuFresne Performing Arts Center. Eleven different dances of varying mood, pace and atmosphere were performed throughout a 90-minute show. The Dancescape cast dedicated their final Dancescape performance of the weekend to Dancescape performer Hannah Goman, who passed away over the weekend.
Dancescape returns for first in-person show since 2020 and ends with student tribute
Pinocchio (2022) was released on Sept. 8 as a remake to the original. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film released to low ratings on Disney+.
Film Review: “Pinocchio” (2022)
“Not Okay” was released on July 29, 2022 on Hulu. The film portrays satire on internet culture which demonstrates the measures in which people will go to get attention. Dylan O’Brian (left) and Zoey Deutch (right) star in this comedy drama.
Film Review: “Not Okay”
On Friday, Sept. 9, Winona based band “Karate Chop Silence” hosted the second annual “Karate Camp.” This weekend-long event is a music festival dedicated to local bands and artists.
Music festival ‘Karate Camp’ celebrates local musicians
HBO Maxs hit TV show Euphoria.
Opinion: “Euphoria” TV show, student reactions
The Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) returned to Winona from Feb. 6 to 13 for its 17th year. The FRFF received more submis- sions this year than ever before running up to its return to in-person programming. In one week, FRFF delivers more than 80 films from 30 different countries, workshops and Q&A opportunities with directors, all integrated throughout the Winona community. The festi- val is especially unique in that it is an all-doc- umentary film festival.
Photo Story: 17th Frozen River Film Festival
The second annual I Love WSU Day was hosted Sept. 7 on campus. The event aimed to show off available clubs and offer a wide variety of activities for students like a dunk tank, mini-golf, and brightly colored inflatables.
“I Love WSU Day” returns bigger and better for second year
Winona State community joined on Johnson Street to celebrate a pre-game experience for the Purple vs. White scrimmage.
Spring game day experience wows new football coach
The Ramaley Research Celebra- tion (RRC) returned in-person on April 20. Previously, the 2021 RRC was conducted virtually, and the 2020 RRC was canceled due to COVID-19.
Ramaley Research Celebration takes new steps to expand
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
On April 7, 2022, at 5 p.m., the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Department partnered with the Advocacy Center of Winona to organize the Take Back the Night event and march. The event started in the Science Laboratory Center with speakers and performers, and then the group made their way outside to march down Huff St. and through campus.
‘Reclaiming our space’: Winona State community comes together for “Take Back the Night”
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
This season, the Winona Farmers Market is going to bring together produce, baked goods, art and more twice a month through April. The next market will be on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. where a silent auction fundraiser will also be happening at the same time.
Winona Farmers Market to host silent auction fundraiser
The Winona State Potato Club is an organization dedicated to the celebration of the potato in its many forms. The creation of the club originally began as a joke, but then there was genuine interest in the idea of the club. Their next meeting is Sunday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. in Minné 103.
Students bring Potato Club to campus
Students have started the year by taking advantage of the Darell Krueger Library and other spots on campus to hang out mask-free. With Winona State no longer having a mask mandate, it is up to students to take precaution if they dont feel comfortable.
Winona State COVID-19 precautions returning to pre-pandemic levels
Students who isolate on campus are moved to the basement of Morey-Shepherd Hall. The isolation period lasts 5 days and meals are delivered to them from Dining Services.
Winona State’s isolation location moves to Morey-Shephard
With Winston and Aiden getting older, the longer-term future of the- rapy dogs on campus is more-or-less up in the air. Brzezinski hopes to potentially train a younger dog to integrate into counseling someti- me in the future.
Campus therapy dogs approach retirement
Joy Davis Ripley presented her photography project highlighting physical landscapes that connect with mental illness through her lens. “I just want to get some of these hard conversations out there in the public eye so that people can feel less alone,” Ripley said.
Final Common Book event of spring 2022: “Visible/Invisible: Landscapes of Mental Illness”
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
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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”

September 26, 2022
The St. Marys sign stands in the center of campus, between the Performance Center and the St. Marys 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

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

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

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

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

April 20, 2022
IDMAAs Weird Media conference websites main page.

“Weird Media” conference offers students college credits

April 13, 2022

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

April 6, 2022
Winona State Universitys Integrated Wellness Complexs 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 States carbon emissions by nearly 1/4.

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

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

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

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

February 23, 2022

Local activist group protests potential law enforcement center

February 16, 2022

Wealth Building Series kicks off discussing basics, crypto

February 9, 2022

Counselor Education Department and KEAP Center collaborate on research project

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

January 26, 2022

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

November 17, 2021

New WSU Alert System

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

November 3, 2021

WSU suffers financial aid disruption

October 27, 2021

Winona State sees surge in on-campus crime

October 20, 2021
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