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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
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
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
Gabriel Hathaway

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief

Gabriel Hathaway (he/his/him) is the Editor-in-Chief of The Winonan as of Fall 2022. This is Hathaway’s third year of writing for The Winonan. Previously, Hathaway has taken up the roles of Features Reporter, Copy Editor, and Features Editor.

Hathaway is currently in his fourth and final year at Winona State University. Hathaway majors in English Writing with a double minor in Journalism and Mass Communication. In addition to being the Editor-in-Chief of The Winonan, Hathaway is also the President of the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ).

In his free time, Hathaway enjoys exploring Winona and getting involved in the community. Hathaway also enjoys binging TV and collecting cool-looking rocks with his fiancée.

All content by Gabriel Hathaway
Smiling brightly, Gabriel Hathaway says goodbye to The Winonan.

Editor Farewell: Gabriel Hathaway

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2023
“What I’ve discovered over my career is that any person can write at least one good poem,” Armstrong said. “It’s almost impossible to go through my class and not write at least one good poem.”

Armstrong retires, 20 years of learning at Winona State

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 12, 2023
Louisa Schirmackcher and Kailey Doeseckle performing “Man or Muppet“ for their first ever talent show.

Wenonah Players: persevering through performance

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2023
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

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 15, 2023
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

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 3, 2023
Rachel Drenckhahn and Tyler Janssen were named as prize winners for Winona State University's annual Creative Writing Competition. Three different categories of fiction, nonfiction and poetry were available for students to compete in. Drenckhahn, a third-year English writing major, won both fiction and poetry while Janssen took the prize for non-fiction.

Winners of Winona Prize announced

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 8, 2023
Winona State University Children’s Center plans to make upgrades to their playgrounds on the premise of Helble Hall. These changes will seek to better the safety and enjoyment of children.

The WSU Children’s Center raising funds for improved outdoor play spaces

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
January 25, 2023
Four students partook in a panel on Nov. 17 to answer questions about their time studying abroad from Winona State. Pictured from left to right are: Sara Yager Allison Kleman, Annika Schultz, and Renae Ingalls.

Study Abroad Office hosts informational panel with study abroad alumni

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2022
Alfred Matthew Yankovic (AKA Weird Al) and Daniel Radcliffe.

Weird Al surprises fans with new music accompanying biopic

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 16, 2022
Dr. Jennifer Anderson has begun hosting monthly opportunities to view various exciting objects in the night sky. The observatory resides on top of Minné Hall. These meetings rely on clear night skies which gazers rely heavily on.

Gateway to the stars: observatory reopens!

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 2, 2022
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

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 19, 2022
The First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series was returned on Oct. 4 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse after a two year hiatus.

A Homecoming: Steve McCown headlines return of writers series

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 12, 2022
Winona State alum releases first feature film

Winona State alum releases first feature film

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 5, 2022
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

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 21, 2022
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

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 14, 2022
On September 3rd, the Biden Administration announced that the Department of Education would be cancelling $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers earning $125,000 or less per year. An additional $10,000 would be forgiven for Pell Grant recipients.

Winona State Reacts to Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2022
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

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 27, 2022
Writer, poet, and professor, Melissa Range, visited Winona State University on April 12 to conclude the John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series. Range read from her poetry book, "Scriptorium", as well as several other poems that would be included in her upcoming work.

Great River Reading Series presents poet Melissa Range

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2022
Housing and Residence Life threw the “Spring Formal” event after students at Winona State University approached Housing and Com- munity Mentor students with the idea for a dance. For students who never got to attend their high school proms due to COVID-19, the Spring Formal was set up similarly to a traditional prom dance.

Spring Formal brings prom-like dance to Winona State

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2022
Winona State University hosted the Engineering Machine Design Contest for the first time on April 1, 2022 in the Science Laboratory Center (SLC) Atrium. Charla Miertschin, the dean for the college of science and engineering and one of the Engineering Machine Design Contest organizers, said Winona State plans to host the event again next year.

Winona State hosts regional machine design contest for the first time

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2022
Che was greeted with a packed auditorium of students and community members thanks to the Lyceum speakers series. While it wasn’t a stand-up comedy performance, there were still many smiles and laughs during the night. Che gave insight on what it was like to be a writer/performer for Saturday Night Live and what he hoped to accomplish in the future.

Winona State University hosts “Saturday Night Live” writer and star Michael Che

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 30, 2022
Super Smash Bros. is a popular Nintendo video game series that pits a wide variety of characters from different franchises against each other. Players can select a fighter and compete against other players to be victorious.

Profile: Winona Super Smash Brothers Club

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 23, 2022

Great River Reading Series hosts author Shannon Olson

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2022
Barnes & Nobles College replacing the Winona State University Bookstore. It is important for the switch to happen this spring semester so that the Barnes and Noble may be acclimated for fall 2022. Currently, clothing and office supplies are 20 percent off, art supplies are 50 percent off and clearance items are an additional 50 percent off at the Bookstore

Barnes & Noble College to replace WSU Bookstore

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 23, 2022
Contributed by Patrick Lichty. “The Ghost of Umm al Quwain”, an NFT by Patrick Lichty. This is a digital recreation of the mysterious abandoned 1970s Russian cargo plane currently located at the Umm Al Quwain Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

The NFT and crypto craze: What are NFTs?

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 16, 2022

Frozen River Film Festival returns in hybrid format for 17th year

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 9, 2022

Submissions open for 52nd annual edition of “Satori”

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 2, 2022
Associate English professor Karen Schroeder's newly published second book, "Fringe Rhetorics: Con- spiracy Theories and the Paranormal".

English professor publishes book on conspiracies, paranormal

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
January 26, 2022

Winona State struggling with student worker shortage

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 17, 2021

Mass Communication Dept. Aims to Be ‘Future- Forward’

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2021
Alumni Engagement, formerly known as Alumni Relations, received a remodel to their office along photography editor with the rebranding in June of 2021. The new office, located in Somsen 206, is much more spacious and has a “theme of home sweet home,”

Alumni Engagement rebrand highlights alumni achievements

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 3, 2021
Michael Kleber-Diggs (MKD), a poet, essayist and literary critic from Minneapolis, visited Winona State University for a series of talks and poetry readings Tuesday, Oct. 19 as part of The John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series

Profile: Michael Kleber-Diggs

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2021

THAD presents first in-person performance since 2019

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 20, 2021
One banner event during homecoming week was the homecoming concert, the first concert on campus since fall of 2019, sponsored by the Warrior Entertainment Network and the Homecoming Committee

Homecoming concert hosts musicians popular on TikTok

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 13, 2021

Creative writing competition Winona Prize returns

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2021
Lynda Brzezinski is the campus counselor and professor who facilitates the Pet A Therapy Dog event, held every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through Oct. 27. The event was virtual last year, but returned to an in-person format this semester with extra precautions.

Pet a Therapy Dog event returns in-person

Gabriel Hathaway and Carter Hilde
September 22, 2021
Chi Alpha now meets in their building, Chi Alpha Student Center, across the street from campus, located at 402 Main St. Winona Minn. In a recent move, Chi Alpha decided to no longer be a club at Winona State, ‘effective immediately.’

Chi Alpha no longer a Winona State University club

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 15, 2021
Lourdes Hall, now sitting empty of student life and activity, its parking lots empty as well.

Closure of West Campus displaces students & staff

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 8, 2021

The Ramaley Research Celebration sees 15th year

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 25, 2021

Warrior Entertainment Network hosts museum gala

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 7, 2021
Students participating in the Super Smash Bros. tournament held in the Warrior Esports Lounge from 7-10 p.m. on March 25. From left to right: Samantha Soroos, Jarred Schmitz, Luke Torian and two more students.

Super Smash Bros. tournament a success

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2021

Club fair falls short due to ‘Zoom-fatigue’

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 17, 2021

Local art museum makes ‘pandemic-pivot’

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 10, 2021

WSU celebrates Black History Month

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2021

Annual Frozen River Film Festival occurs virtually for the first time

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 17, 2021

Student radio station goes HD

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2021

Bloedow’s Bakery continues to see community support

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2021

Winona honors veterans

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2020
The new ALDI, located at 1443 Service Drive in Winona, opens starting on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. According to their website, they provide “fresh produce and everyday essentials at the low prices you need.”

Winona welcomes new grocery store

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 11, 2020
The Winona Fine Arts Commission is launching the Winona Poetry Walk on Oct. 31 outside of Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse downtown to commemorate local poets in Winona. To celebrate local poets, excerpts of poetry by local writers are stamped into the sidewalks.

Poetry walk celebrates local poets

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 28, 2020
Committee searches for common book

Committee searches for common book

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2020
Chapter 2 Books, located on 3rd Street in Winona, is a local used bookstore, selling everything from Shakespeare to Stephanie Meyer. They buy, sell and trade books, magazines, comics, CDs, vinyl records and much more.

Local bookstore withstands COVID

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2020
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