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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
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
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
Jacob Gifford

Jacob Gifford, Features Writer

Jacob Gifford (They/He) is a photographer and a features writer for the Winonan and started in fall 2023. Jacob is in his third year at Winona State and is studying Psychology with a minor in Philosophy and Women, Gender, and Sexuality studies.

Besides working for The Winonan, Jacob is also the Vice president of Philosophy Club at Winona State.

In his free time, Jacob enjoys hanging out with friends, longboarding, playing videogames, and writing and playing music. Jacob also enjoys going to concerts of local bands.

All content by Jacob Gifford
With a lot on the line for this years election, those that were able were encouraged to utilize their right vote.

The 2024 Election: What’s at Stake?

Jacob Gifford, Features Writer
November 6, 2024
The Somsen building stands tall on the Winona State Campus.

[Photo] Somsen Hall Celebrates 100 Years

Elsa Schreiner, News Reporter
October 23, 2024
The winding stairs in Minne Hall, which lead up to the observatory where the wondrous sky and the stars within await.

[Photo] Rooftop Wonders: Observing Our Sky

Siri Corson, News Reporter
October 16, 2024
Sophia Theiss, a third-year Geoscience: Environmental Major, looks into a microscope at mineral slides in the Science Laboratory Center.

[Photo] Women in STEM: More Than Just Nursing

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

[Photo] Fall College Traditions: A familiar Homecoming

Elly Herrick, Online Editor
September 18, 2024
The entrance to the Education Village Building.

[Photo] Education Village Celebrates Five Year Anniversary

Alayna Majkrzak, News Reporter
April 17, 2024
Winona State University Student searches for housing on website in their bedroom, March 17th 2024.

[Photo] Professors vs Students: Finding Housing in Winona

Sariha Khaled, Features writer
March 20, 2024
Friends reconnect at the Frozen River Film Festival on February 11, 2024.

[Photo] Making and Maintaining Friendships Post COVID-19

Lexy Koenig, Features Reporter
February 14, 2024
Preacher Lawson speaks funnies to a crowd at Winona State University on Thursday, January 25th, 2024.

[Photo] The Definition of Physical Comedy: Preacher Lawson

Alayna Majkrzak, News Reporter
January 31, 2024
The entrance to the MMAM building, holding several new exhibits to be featured in 2024.

[Photo] Updates at the MMAM: Everything You Need to Know

Karleigh Johnson, News Reporter
January 24, 2024
The club provided a variety of stickers, pins, and candy for students to take. They also provided a QR code that links you to then petition to urge the WSU administration to provide accessible and affordable abortion access on campus.

[Photo] Reproductive Justice Petitioning

Alayna Majkrzak, News Reporter
November 1, 2023
Some of you may not have seen Lourdes Hall since it has not been a living space since 2021. This Lourdes Hall on October 6th, 2023. Winona State has yet to sell this residence hall. Alumni gather on Saturday, September 30th to do a final walkthrough.

[Photo] End of an Era and Hope for the Future: Alumni Visit Lourdes Hall for a “Final” Goodbye.

Alayna Majkrzak, News Reporter
October 11, 2023
Jake Gifford prepares himself in the journey to try each station at the Jack Kane Dining Hall this past week on September 28th, 2023.

Far from Mundane: A Review of Jack Kane

Jacob Gifford, Features Writer
October 4, 2023
The Mass Communications department has a graduate program, which students from all over the country attend and take classes through.

[Photo] Mass Communications: The New Frontier – a new Graduate Program

Jiovani Bermudez, Photographer
October 4, 2023
WSU students meet for Safe Space Training on zoom on September 22nd. Students learn how to create a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.

[Photo] Safe Space Training: What You Need to Know

Karleigh Johnson, News Reporter
September 27, 2023
Lack of Gluten-Free food options in the Jack Kane Ding Hall on Winona State campus for those who need Gluten-Free options. Student searches for gluten-free bread in the dining hall, yet there is barely any bread left.

[Photo] Gluten Free Meals – The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Alayna Majkrzak, News Reporter
September 27, 2023
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

Jacob Gifford, Features Writer
September 13, 2023
Student walking through campus at night on September 9th, 2023. Most cases through title IX take a year to get processed.

[Photo] Lending a Hand: Title IX and what it means for you

September 13, 2023
Kenneth Janz was interviewed on September 1, 2023 in his new office in Somsen Hall. A Sit-Down Chat with the New Interim President Kenneth Janz. Janz outlines his goals for the university and how he got the position.

[Photo] Kenneth Janz – Winona State University’s Interim president for 2023-24

Sophia Sailer, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2023
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