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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
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Smiling brightly, Joe Eichele says goodbye to The Winonan.

Editor Farewell: Joe Eichele

Joseph Eichele, Photo Editor
April 26, 2023
Drag queen and 2014 Winona State University Alum Allotta Shots performing at the 2023 Drag Show. The show was held in the Kryzsko Ballroom on Friday, March 31 and featured a mix of local and professional drag artists.

[Photo] Raising the curtains on Transgender Day of Visibility: KAD Drag Show

Lillianna Van De Walker, Features Reporter
April 7, 2023
The Winona State Student Senate elections ended last week with it's new executive board for next year. Pictured from left to right is Emma Ehlers, Alizabelle Carman, and Jack O’Connor who all won Vice President, President, and Treasurer respectively.

[Photo] Carman, Ehlers and O’Connor win Student Senate election, plan to address inaccessibility on campus

Heidi Hanson, Features Editor
April 5, 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.

[Photo] WSU students find and return lost dog

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 3, 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.

[Photo] 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
Fourth-year Luke Martens in his last collegiate game of his career this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball sends seniors off in style with a season-ending victory

Pronob Kumar, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2023
Jessica Miley, a first-year student on the Winona State Women’s Gymnastics team, has stepped into the spotlight. Miley has been learning from her coaches to compete for the team rather than as an individual. Miley shows up every day ready to make small improvements to her routines while encouraging her team to do the same. In competition, she is fierce and focused, but it does not come without preparation.  

[Photo] Jessica Miley: Leaping into the spotlight

Kailey Doeseckle, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Matthew Perry's memoir was published on Nov. 1 2022. The book goes over Perry's time in Hollywood and struggle with drugs.

[Photo] Book Review: “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing” by Matthew Perry

Heidi Hanson, Features Editor
January 25, 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Study Abroad Office hosts informational panel with study abroad alumni

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2022
“Football’s football,” Bergstrom said. “Everywhere you go to coach there is an opportunity to try and win games on the field but impact their life off the field.”

[Photo] Brian Bergstrom: From staff to head coach, a new legacy begins

Kailey Doeseckle, Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
“Certainly, losing games isn’t as fun as winning games for sure.” Coach Bergstrom said. “But sometimes the result makes you not see some of the stuff you should see.”

[Photo] Winona State Warrior Football faces challenges before making playoffs

Syerah Mulhern-Allred, Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
The Winona State Warriors played University of Sioux Falls on Oct. 22 for their homecoming game. Sioux Falls still held their undefeated title going into Saturday’s game against the Winona State Warriors.

[Photo] Winona State earns colossal win against nationally ranked Sioux Falls

Syerah Mulhern-Allred, Sports Editor
October 27, 2022
Winona State University held their homecoming celebrations throughout the week of Oct. 16. The annual coronation and talent show began on the night of Oct. 17 and saw the crowning of Joe Grizzle (fourth from the right) and Kaileigh Weber (second from the right) as homecoming king and queen. The audience got to vote live on who was chosen as royalty based on a pageant-style event during the night.

Photo Story: Homecoming 2022, “Disco Fever”

Joseph Eichele and Mercedes Johnson
October 26, 2022
“My goal for us is to win games and to get better everyday on and off the field.” Clay Schueffner said.

[Photo] Winona State preserves the Sledge once again

Kailey Doeseckle, Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
Ty Gavin, Alec Morris, and Tyler Zirpoli celebrating in the end zone after Gavin’s first touchdown of the game.

[Photo] Winona state football tackles cancer

Syerah Mulhern-Allred, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
On Sept. 28, 2022, the KEAP Center hosted George Floyd's aunt, Angela Harrelson.

[Photo] George Floyd’s auntie shares her story

Lillianna Van De Walker, Features Reporter
October 5, 2022
“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.

[Photo] University of La Crosse professor’s artwork displayed at Winona History Center

Olivia Prondzinski, News Reporter
September 28, 2022
Next week, the Warriors head to Bemidji at Chet Anderson Stadium for redemption after losing to the Beavers 34-24 at the beginning of the season. Bemidji is 9-2 overall, only losing to Augustana University and Mankato so far this season. Whoever wins this game progresses to play the #1 seed, Angelo State University, who are 11-0. 

[Photo] Football takes first loss of the season against Bemidji

Syerah Mulhern-Allred, Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
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.

[Photo] Volleyball begins home tournament with two losses

Syerah Mulhern-Allred, Sports Editor
September 19, 2022
Warrior Football won their first home game of the 2022 season on Saturday, Sept. 10. The team is currently 2-0 and plays at Bemidji State University against the Beavers next Saturday.

[Photo] Warriors football continues win streak against University of Mary Mauraders

Syerah Mulhern-Allred, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
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.

[Photo] Winona State’s isolation location moves to Morey-Shephard

Olivia Prondzinski, News Reporter
September 7, 2022
Picture of Maxwell Field, where Football and Soccer play. Football will have their first home game on Sept. 10 and Soccer will have their first home game on Sept. 23.

[Photo] Fall sports begin first season without COVID-19 restrictions

Syerah Mulhern-Allred, Sports Editor
September 7, 2022
The Warriors have a 1-0 record after starting their season and are looking to continue that this weekend against the Mauraders as they return home.

[Photo] Football kicks off the 2022 season with a new head coach

Syerah Mulhern-Allred, Sports Editor
September 7, 2022
"I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy was published on August 9, 2022 and recounts the child-star's relationship with her abusive mother.

[Photo] Behind Jennette: I’m Glad My Mom Died” Review

Sophia Sailer, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 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.

[Photo] Winona State Reacts to Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2022
Community section at the spring scrimmage game this past weekend.

Photo story: spring football scrimmage

Syerah Mulhern-Allred and Joseph Eichele
April 27, 2022
Winona State community joined on Johnson Street to celebrate a pre-game experience for the Purple vs. White scrimmage.

[Photo] Spring game day experience wows new football coach

Jiovani Bermudez, Photographer
April 27, 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.

[Photo] Biologist talks driftless region for WSU Arbor Day celebration

Erich Schweitzer, News Reporter
April 27, 2022
This year’s Winona State University senior art exhibit opened for viewing on April 25, 2022. Artwork is on display in Watkins hall and Laird Norton Center for Art & Design for students to view. The work on display attempts to show the evolution of the fourth-year students’ art and design design abilites in the program.

[Photo] Senior art exhibition provides students an opportunity to express themselves

Olivia Prondzinski, News Reporter
April 27, 2022
“The House in the Cerulean Sea” takes place in an alternate reality in which magic is real—but so are normal people, boring office jobs and soul-crushing nine-to-five shifts.

[Photo] Book in Review: “House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune

Madeline McClure, features reporter
April 20, 2022
Winona State University’s softball team hosted a doubleheader over the weekend against the University of Minnesota - Duluth on April 15, 2022 and against St. Cloud State University on April 16.

[Photo] Warrior softball wins three of four games during home series

Mattie Slavin, sports reporter
April 20, 2022
The Warriors also played a doubleheader against the Mavericks on April 16, 2022 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The weekend scores resulted a loss of 4-12, and a loss of 4-5.

[Photo] Week of Warrior baseball vs. Bemidji State Beavers, Minnesota State-Mankato Mavericks

Syerah Mulhern-Allred, Sports Editor
April 20, 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.

[Photo] Great River Reading Series presents poet Melissa Range

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2022
Pictured: second-year Warrior Carly Engelhardt at bat against University of Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles. In game one, the Warriors swept 8-0. Fourth-year Warrior Liz Pautz took the circle and received strong support from her hitters as well. Second-year Abbie Hlas and third-year Libby Neveau both threw homers in the first inning, scoring second-years Teaghen Amwoza, Engelhardt and fourth- year Warrior Marissa Mullen, scoring on the two hits for a 6-0 lead at the end of the first inning. Overall, Winona State had eight runs with ten hits and no errors. Leading the way was Neveau with five RBI.

[Photo] Photo story: Softball sweeps against Bemidji and Crookston

Syerah Mulhern-Allred, Sports Editor
April 13, 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.

[Photo] Spring Formal brings prom-like dance to Winona State

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2022
After receiving student feedback earlier in the semester, WSUSS learned students who use the meditation room space do so mostly for religious practices and as a ‘safe space to decompress.’ Winona State’s Student Union approached WSUSS to ask for financial assis- tance of $25,000 to put towards renovating the meditation room.

[Photo] WSUSS discusses $25,000 meditation room renovations

Olivia Prondzinski, News Reporter
April 13, 2022
The event led the march to spread the hope and determination to reclaim and demand space as women and transgender survivors. Haley Appel, one of the organizers of the event, stated “That's a really big part of [Take Back the Night] too, is that we're taking up space for space that has been stolen from us.”

[Photo] ‘Reclaiming our space’: Winona State community comes together for “Take Back the Night”

Heidi Hanson, Features Editor
April 13, 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.

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

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 30, 2022
Originally published in 1818 by Mary Shelly, the book has grown on to become cemented in pop-culture with the monster incorrectly being dubbed “Frankenstein” and appearing in many films and TV shows.

[Photo] Book in Review: “Frankenstein”

Madeline McClure, features reporter
March 23, 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.

[Photo] Profile: Winona Super Smash Brothers Club

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 23, 2022
“The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood has gained much po- pularity on blogs and Book Tok, a genre of sorts on social media app TikTok focused on YA novels.

[Photo] Book in Review: “The Love Hypothesis”

Madeline McClure, features reporter
February 16, 2022
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