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A new jail has arrived in Winona! As of December 12th, 2023, a new jail has replaced the old one located on 203 W 3rd St. Winona.
Zoom Court: New Jail in Winona
Winona Mall entrance.
Half of Winona Mall Staying
Sugar Loaf stands tall beside the water, as the Winona Symphony Orchestra presents it’s water-themed pieces in the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for many guests to enjoy.
Minnesota Marine Art Museum Collaborates with Winona Symphony Orchestra
The entrance to the Education Village Building.
Education Village Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
The Winona State Play on! playbill from an exciting, entertaining and comedic night for the audience in the DuFresne Performing Arts Center.
WSU Theater Department Presents “Play On!
Winona State University’s women’s softball teams Their current score is fourteen wins and eight losses in the conference and 30 wins and 18 losses overall.
Softball Splits their Weeks Wins
Winona State dance team performs on Maxwell Field.
Winona State Dance Team Heads to Nationals!
The Black Katts and Gustavus Alolphus women’s rugby club in a scrum.
Women’s Rugby Has an Outstanding Game Against Gustavus
The Winona State women’s softball team faced Bemidji State University on April 6th at Maynard R. Johnson field.
Winona State Softball blows away competition
Cole Fuecker poses for a shot. The fifth-year business administration major plays as an infield on the Winona State University’s baseball team.
Cole Fuecker: A Legacy On and Off the Field
I could write about all of my Winonan experiences for an entire printed Winonan edition and longer, so I’ll keep this to a limited list of fun memories and the people I have to thank in true academy award speech style.
Editor Farewell: Heidi Hanson
To Gabriel, (my Editor-in-Chief last year) but also who was my partner in crime, thank you for everything. You are such an amazing human and an amazing friend. I could count on you for anything, and you would always be there.
Editor-in-Chief Farewell: Sophia Sailer
. Using wires, Schwabenbauer wove telephone wires and other materials into her pieces to create a series of unique and thought-provoking 3-D art. One piece that was introduced was called “Lonely, Get Connected.”
Flesh Garden: Senior Art Exhibiton
This once-a-year event aims to uplift the voices of sexual assault survivors through various activities such as speakers, creative demonstrations, as well as a marching protest through Winona.
Conversation, Community, and Healing: Winona State Hosts Annual Take Back the Night Event
Sydney Porter, Jack Mulvaney and Alex Peachey are this year’s winners of the annual Winona Prize competition in creative writing. The three writers wrote fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction pieces respectively.
Winona Prize Winners for Creative Writing
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?
The Poll: What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day mean to you?
The Poll:Indigenous Day Trivia
The Poll:Indigenous Day Trivia
Students are interviewed around Winona State University campus about who they would like to see speak on campus? Who would you want to see speak here?
The Poll: Who do Winona State students want to see on campus
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
Smiling brightly, Gabriel Hathaway says goodbye to The Winonan.
Editor Farewell: Gabriel Hathaway
Smiling brightly, Syerah Mulhern-Allred says goodbye to The Winonan.
Editor Farewell: Syerah Mulhern-Allred
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
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
“Monkey Man,” considered by some critics as the south-Asian “John Wick”, makes an amazing rendition of Indian culture and important themes surrounding it, highlighting the community known as ”Hijra.”
“Monkey Man” Available in Film Theaters Around USA
Poor Things won a variety of Oscars in the latest Academy Awards Season. The cinematography and acting are the two aspects that excel throughout this film.
“Poor Things” Review: A Missing Piece
This year, a limited five-part documentary series called “Quiet on Set” was released, talking about the abusive and toxic environment created in these shows.
Quiet on Set: The dark side of children’s shows
Dune part one is available for streaming, and Dune part two is available in movie theaters all around the world.
Dune Part Two Movie Review
. Receiving critical as well as commercial success and having one of the biggest debuts for the studio and achieving them their second Oscar for best animated feature: “The Boy and the Heron.”
The Boy and the Heron: 2nd Oscar for Studio Ghibli
Michael Torres begins his reading with his favorite poem, “All American Mexican” from his book “An incomplete List of Names”.
Michael Torres, author of An Incomplete List of Names, visits WSU
Comedian Drew Lynch visited Winona State University on April 12. Lynch was brought on behalf of the Warrior Entertainment Network. Much of the show was heavily based around interactions between Lynch and the audience which made for a unique and humorous show.
Stand-up comedian Drew Lynch humors Winona State
Oliver Harry (left) and Gavin Anderson McElligott (right) in William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” put on by the Winona State University Theater and Dance Department.
Anything goes in Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Carolyn Porter visited Winona State University to read excerpts from her book, Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate.
Visiting author, Carolyn Porter, and the story behind her book, “Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate”
Louisa Schirmackcher and Kailey Doeseckle performing “Man or Muppet“ for their first ever talent show.
Wenonah Players: persevering through performance
Poor Things won a variety of Oscars in the latest Academy Awards Season. The cinematography and acting are the two aspects that excel throughout this film.
“Poor Things” Review: A Missing Piece
This year, a limited five-part documentary series called “Quiet on Set” was released, talking about the abusive and toxic environment created in these shows.
Quiet on Set: The dark side of children’s shows
Dune part one is available for streaming, and Dune part two is available in movie theaters all around the world.
Dune Part Two Movie Review
. Receiving critical as well as commercial success and having one of the biggest debuts for the studio and achieving them their second Oscar for best animated feature: “The Boy and the Heron.”
The Boy and the Heron: 2nd Oscar for Studio Ghibli
Anatomy of a Fall, directed by Justine Triet, is a drama focusing on the many layers of the death of Samuel Maleski.
Anatomy of a Fall: Murder of a Husband
The mural in the entrance of Somsen Hall was commissioned in the 1930s as part of the Work Projects Administration (WPA). The mural’s purpose was to show the beginnings of Winona, however, the painter John Martin Socha, painted this mural with a “lens of mainstream ideology at the time” according to the piece commissioned in 2017 called “Somsen Hall Mural Context: The Founding of Winona and the Somsen Hall WPA Mural” by Iyekiyapiwin Darlene St. Clair form St. Cloud State University and Jill Ahlberg Yohe from Minneapolis Institute of Art.
One voice in millions: Mural in Somsen
Some showers in residence halls at WSU are only divided by curtains, causing students to question security.
Safety and Security in the Residence Halls: Are Shower Curtains Enough?
Interior of studio, located at 302 Mankato Avenue, Suite A, Winona, MN
Perception: Body and Pole
Janelle “Nellie” Wollenburg passed away on Dec. 29, 2023 at age 37. She was an incredibly hard-working student and mother and made a large impact on the Healthcare Leadership program in just the first semester she was taking classes.
“A Natural Light in the World:” The Loss of Janelle “Nellie” Wollenburg
Dresses displayed in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center.
Wenonah Players Hosts Thrift Pop-Up Event
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
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
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
The remnants of a party are left on a table while students drink in the background.
School Spirit or Alcoholism?
In the new period products dispensers, you can find both pads and tampons.
Red Marks the Spot: Period products now fully available on campus
Using a AI image software called Midjourney and a photo taken in Krysko Courtyard, the final image seen above is changed into a AI version using the prompt spiral to alter the image.
AI: The Beginning or the End?
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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 its 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 Perrys memoir was published on Nov. 1 2022. The book goes over Perrys 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 Floyds 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
Im Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy was published on August 9, 2022 and recounts the child-stars 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 “Thats a really big part of [Take Back the Night] too, is that were 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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