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John Green, the author of well-known books such as The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, discusses and captivates his audience with his latest and newest bestseller Everything is Tuberculosis.
How To Be An Elephant
Uncertainty about SNAP availability rocks Winona State  
From the Senate floor: Inclusion and Student Services updates 
The OASIS Center may be forced to close its doors for the 2026-2027 academic year amid budget cuts.
The future of the OASIS Center at WSU is uncertain again
Tyrre Burks talks to WSU students and staff about his path to starting his own business and how WSU students can use their passions to do the same.
Learning authentically with Tyrre Burks 
The Winona community gathers to hear author and veteran Jim Crigler speak about his book Echoes on the Water: A Veteran’s River Misson to Heal the Wounds of War.
Laying the war to rest: A piece of hope for Gold Star Families 
Picking up students and their spirits at Winona State 
Authors Josina Manu Maltzman and Teo Shannon reading excerpts from their books Ride Safe: One dyke’s journey to healing from the West Bank to the West Coast and A Chronology of Blood.
Sharing community: two authors share their stories 
Profile Kristine Beck: Stewarding Kinstone 
Intersection of Title IX and AI: wellbeing, internet safety and deepfakes 
Winona state secured the win over Viterbo with Hailey Markworth starting at point guard.
Hailey Markworth: The LaGrange Product Enters a Senior Spotlight 
Warriors Defense lines up, awaiting the snap from the Cougars.
Warriors Fall in Second Half Against Sioux Falls at Bob Young Field 
Winona state played CSP ending in a win of 24-14.
Warriors Football Dominates Golden Bears for Homecoming Sendoff 
Warriors Sweep Marauders for Homecoming Weekend 
Winona State women’s volleyball team is playing against Minot State University. The warriors won the match 3-0.
Finding The Groove: Volleyball Recap 
The Marías discography on Spotify.
The Marías: The need-to-know songs for your fall playlists  
“Regretting You” directed by Josh Boone, depicts the tragedies and complexities of loss, trauma, family and love in its adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s 2019 novel “Regretting You”.
Flim Review: “Regretting You:” loss, love and rom-com predictability  
“Lux” has not only achieved critical success as expected from innovating and experimenting through multiple genres and ideas, but it establishes itself in many mainstream audiences and has broken many records through its debut.
Rosalía’s Lux: Mystical, Divinity and Opera. 
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach, Winona State University’s Common Book for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 takes a witty and comedic approach to dissect the ways in which animals commit crimes and how they are “punished” for them.
Book Review: “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law” 
“Bugonia” takes us to a constant battle in a surrealist discussion of the existence of aliens and their presence in this world, with ever-increasing violence and paranoia.
Bugonia Review: The kidnapping of an out of this world CEO
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Jacob Gifford

Jacob Gifford, Photographer

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
Cultural Café's create a beautiful opportunity for students to come together to learn and share their culture.

[Photo] The Chaotic Time Crunch: The End of Spring Semester

Desiree Noon, Features Reporter
May 7, 2025
According to the presentation, a study done by Dr. James Pennebaker at the University of Texas found that journaling improves immune function and reduces emotional distress.

[Photo] Winona State Students Host a Thrifted Fashion Show

Delia Derner, Online Editor
April 22, 2025
According to the College of Business, the competition exists to “provide a platform to apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios, network with peers and faculty, and gain valuable feedback from experienced judges.”

[Photo] Mickey 17: Split In Two

Larissa Lopez, Film Reviewer & Illustrator
April 9, 2025
Eric Brisson wowed the crowd at the faculty recital, sharing his passion for music with the attending guests through song.

[Photo] WSU Students Enter the World of Shakespeare with A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Alayna Majkrzak, Editor-In-Chief & News Editor
February 12, 2025
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, Photographer
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, Editor-In-Chief & News Editor
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, Features Editor
September 18, 2024
The entrance to the Education Village Building.

[Photo] Education Village Celebrates Five Year Anniversary

Alayna Majkrzak, Editor-In-Chief & News Editor
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 Reporter
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, Editor-In-Chief & News Editor
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, Editor-In-Chief & News Editor
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, Editor-In-Chief & News Editor
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, Photographer
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, Editor-In-Chief & News Editor
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, Photographer
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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