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Ron Strege in his office. He is the director of the Warrior Success Center. He was selected as Outstanding Service Faculty Member at WSU.
Ron Strege – Winner of the Award for Excellence in University Services
Island City Brewing is currently featuring art made by Julia Kopperud in their Artist Rotation, from November 5th to December 5th.
I Exist to Experience Creation: Julia Kopperud at Island City Brewing
Winona State University Student poses for a photo, wearing a mask before safely accessing the dining hall.
COVID-19 Protocol is Nothing to Cough at
Dr. Alan Dunbar, Associate Professor of Voice at WSU interviewed Nick Offerman on On Nov.14, 2023
“Be Kind” A Conversation with Nick Offerman
Phelps Hall, built in 1909, is home to Mass Communications and Psychology.
The Silent but Deadly Curse of not being a Nursing or Education Major
Taylor Pagel plays as a middle blocker and wears jersey number 22.
Winona State Women’s Volleyball: Senior’s Profile
NSIC Basketball match between Winona State and Concordia University at Winona on 21st November.
Winona State snags a win in their first conference game
Noah Pappas high-fiving some young fans during the Warrior walk.
Player Profile: Noah Pappas
A smiley group photo from the womens volleyball team.
Women’s Volleyball Season Recap: Winona State University
Third Year, Quarterback Cole Stenstrom faces off against a Minot State defensive player.
Seniors Sent Off With a Win Against Minot State
On Nov. 16, 2023, choreographer and dancer Leila Awadallah performed a work-in-progress dance in the Gretchen Cohenour Studio in Memorial Hall. Awadallah’s work-in-progress piece was a combination of traditional Palestinian movements and verbal statements that have been found in the accounts of the horrors occurring in Gaza during the months of October and November.
Students and Faculty Respond to the War on Gaza
Listen to Us: Students Vocalize Racist and Sexist Professors at Winona State
Reanne Weil, Winonan staff member from Spring 2023 to Fall 2023. Thank you for all you do.
Reanne – Editor Farewell
The Native Land of Wenonah
Kendall Sweet Potato Casserole.
The Poll: What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
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
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
“A Haunting in Venice” released this September marks the third classic Christie Novel that Kenneth Branagh has adapted.
A Classic Whodunit: A Haunting in Venice
WSU students being interviewed for The Poll.
The Poll: Are you a Feminist?
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
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
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
Screengrab from the movie Priscilla released in theaters on October 27, 2023.
“Priscilla:” A Calm And Collected Biopic
Movie poster for “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Five Nights at Freddy’s is an adaptation of the video game that was released in 2014. The adapation stars Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard and Elizabeth Lail and became the highest grossing horror film of the year almost instantly.
Five Night at Freddy’s: Videogame Brought to the Big Screens
Photo from visitwinona.com. “Sometimes There’s Wine,” an entertaining comedy show, was presented at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts from Nov. 3 - 12. The show was a collection of four micro-narratives that all came together by the end of the play.
“Sometimes There’s Wine” Play Review
Pooja Goswami Pavan performed improvised pieces of Hindustani music, accompanied by classical indian instruments.
International Music Series: Pooja Goswami Pavan A. Pavan and Praful Kelkar
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese, is based on the book written by David Grann. It came out in theaters on Oct. 20, 2023.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Colonialism or Activism?
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
Movie poster for “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Five Nights at Freddy’s is an adaptation of the video game that was released in 2014. The adapation stars Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard and Elizabeth Lail and became the highest grossing horror film of the year almost instantly.
Five Night at Freddy’s: Videogame Brought to the Big Screens
Photo from visitwinona.com. “Sometimes There’s Wine,” an entertaining comedy show, was presented at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts from Nov. 3 - 12. The show was a collection of four micro-narratives that all came together by the end of the play.
“Sometimes There’s Wine” Play Review
Pooja Goswami Pavan performed improvised pieces of Hindustani music, accompanied by classical indian instruments.
International Music Series: Pooja Goswami Pavan A. Pavan and Praful Kelkar
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese, is based on the book written by David Grann. It came out in theaters on Oct. 20, 2023.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Colonialism or Activism?
“Dumb Money” was released in theaters on September 15th and covers the true story of Keith Gill, Wall Street and Reddit.
Reddit takes on Wall Street in “Dumb Money”
On Nov. 16, 2023, choreographer and dancer Leila Awadallah performed a work-in-progress dance in the Gretchen Cohenour Studio in Memorial Hall. Awadallah’s work-in-progress piece was a combination of traditional Palestinian movements and verbal statements that have been found in the accounts of the horrors occurring in Gaza during the months of October and November.
Students and Faculty Respond to the War on Gaza
Listen to Us: Students Vocalize Racist and Sexist Professors at Winona State
Junior student Draconian Rubin Onyx presented his three-set illustration series titled “Three Tales from Broken Men” through a reception in Weber Gallery on Nov. 10. Over $1,000 was raised for The Father Project through Family Service Rochester.
Healing Through Art: “Three Tales from Broken Men” by Draconian Rubin Onyx
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 first room of the haunted floor. Two doctors performing on a patient
Cobwebs to Cleavers: Haunted House on Campus
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
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?
Some of the canned good the warrior cupboard provides. Over 100 stu- dents utilize the warrior cupboard. To access the cupboard, students fill out a form and swipe in the room.
Warrior Cupboard: Huge Resource for Students
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Jackie Larson with her granddaughter making a mask in their sewing machine. Larson has been making free masks for the community since the beginning of the pandemic.

Profile: “Mask Lady”, Jackie Larson

Kellen Brandt, features reporter
April 21, 2021
Gilbert Jordan IV, or more commonly known as Uncle Gil giving a haircut to Kevin Suber in his newly opened barbershop, called Uncle Gils Cutz, located located in the Kensington building in Winona, Minn.

Uncle Gil’s Cutz hopes to build community in Winona

Kellen Brandt, features reporter
April 14, 2021

Profile: Sapori di Sicilia

Kellen Brandt, features reporter
March 24, 2021

Students share differing thoughts on COVID-19 vaccine

Kellen Brandt, features reporter
March 17, 2021

Education students unsatisfied with online learning

Kellen Brandt, features reporter
March 3, 2021

Professor Profile: Ditlev Larsen, a Bob Dylan aficionado

Kellen Brandt, features reporter
February 17, 2021
An indoor setting of the cardio gym at the Winona YMCA. Due to COVID policy changes at the fitness center, many students have chosen to go to different gyms in the Winona area instead of the IWC.

Students look off campus for fitness centers amidst COVID

Kellen Brandt, features reporter
February 10, 2021

Professor publishes poetry collection

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
February 3, 2021

Winona prize showcases student writing

Kellen Brandt, Features Writer
January 27, 2021
The Winona Little Warriors Drumline

Drumline creates community

Kellen Brandt, features writer
November 18, 2020
Jovy Rockey, with her mayoral campaign team, volunteered at Truck to Trunk, a project funded by USDA Farmers to Families program on Saturday, Oct. 31. As part of the government relief program for COVID, this event was focused on distributing food to Winona.

Community leaders host food donation

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
November 4, 2020
Winona celebrates Halloween despite COVID restrictions

Winona celebrates Halloween despite COVID restrictions

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 28, 2020
On-campus soliciting continues despite COVID

On-campus soliciting continues despite COVID

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 21, 2020
WSU students screened for depression

WSU students screened for depression

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 14, 2020
Housing struggles with COVID-safe activities

Housing struggles with COVID-safe activities

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
September 30, 2020
Student Senate request denied by City Council

Student Senate request denied by City Council

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
September 23, 2020
Winona State welcomes new professors

Winona State welcomes new professors

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
September 16, 2020
COVID-19:How pets are handling sudden quarantine

COVID-19:How pets are handling sudden quarantine

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
April 29, 2020
Winona State students react to stay-at-home extension

Winona State students react to stay-at-home extension

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
April 22, 2020
Easter celebrations change during quarantine

Easter celebrations change during quarantine

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
April 15, 2020
Relay for Life sees changes during COVID-19 pandemic

Relay for Life sees changes during COVID-19 pandemic

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
April 8, 2020
Garofalo’s work honored fiction and non-fiction pieces

Garofalo’s work honored fiction and non-fiction pieces

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
March 25, 2020
Nicole Tompos, a double major in Communication Arts and Literature Teaching as well as English: Writing Emphasis, took first place in the poetry category of the 2020 Winona Prize in Creative Writing with her poem “Cyanide.” Tompos’s poem will be published in Winona State University’s annual literary and arts magazine, “Satori.”

Tompos awared for poem “Cyanide”

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
March 4, 2020
RHA and NRHH win awards

RHA and NRHH win awards

Kellen Brandt, Feature Reporter
February 26, 2020
Local craftspeople and business owners gathered to sell their products at the Galentine’s Day event at the Winona Public Library on Thursday, February 13th. Along with the vendors and crafts, there were snacks, a s’mores bar and a hot cocoa bar open to the guests.

Galentine’s Day brightens public library for ladies

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
February 19, 2020
Super Bowl ad leads to new campaign for the city of Winona

Super Bowl ad leads to new campaign for the city of Winona

Kellen Brandt, Feature Reporter
February 12, 2020
Esther Heyer has a booth at the Winona Farmers Market called Out on a Limb Orchard and Garden that has been selling fruit, vegetables, jams, jellies and more for the last 27 years. They donate their leftover products to the local churches to go to people in need.

Farmer’s Market produces organic items year-round

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
February 5, 2020
Kryzsko after hours? UPAC to host late-night event

Kryzsko after hours? UPAC to host late-night event

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
January 29, 2020
Winona state students Becca Braun, Allison Kleman, Ella Otto, Hannah Prondzinski, Erin Rademacher, Haley Ronayne and Erin Thomas rehearse the piece “I Am,” their choreographed piece for Dancescape by Jayde Grass, a WSU sophomore. The 2020 production of Dancescape will open on Thursday, February 13.

Dancescape celebrates 30th anniversary at WSU

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
January 22, 2020

Alumna creates TV series to boost small businesses

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
December 4, 2019
In a picture contributed by Warriors for Life, members of the pro-life club wrote messages about abortion and other issues surrounding it. The group chalked across campus the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Campus chalking raises debate

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
November 6, 2019
The WSU Dance Team followed behind the football team during the Game Day Experience on Saturday, Oct. 26. Their pep before the game helped push the football team to win against St. Cloud State University.

Game Day Experience celebrates three years

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 30, 2019

International club has spooky event

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 23, 2019
Members from Winona’s Chi Alpha ministry shout in excitement on the back of a truck during the 2019 Winona State Homecoming parade. The parade exemplified Winona State’s Homecoming theme, “Wild with Warrior Pride.”

Homecoming parade shows off wild side of campus

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 16, 2019
The “Winona County Rocks” Facebook group paints and hides rocks around Winona. People who find the rocks are encouraged to share the photo to the page and either keep or relocate the rock for someone else to find.

Facebook group rocks Winona County

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 9, 2019
Seniors Emalee Smith and Kimberly Olson sing Colbie Caillat’s “Brighter Than The Sun” while Olson accompanies on ukulele at Winona State’s Got Talent Preliminary Show on Sunday, Sept. 29.

Warriors showcase talent in performance

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 2, 2019
History Center takes Cal Fremling for eagle tour

History Center takes Cal Fremling for eagle tour

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
September 25, 2019
Winona State hosts “The Pain Behind the Badge” seminar

Winona State hosts “The Pain Behind the Badge” seminar

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
September 11, 2019
A century of calling Winona home

A century of calling Winona home

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
September 4, 2019
Dancers Sarah Abeln, Alexa Akemann, Jayde Grass, Kiirsti Linna, Hannah Ose, Hannah Prondzinski, Tatum Retter and Taylor Storlie perform Not So Fresh When You Have Senioritis at the Senior Dance Show on Wednesday, April 24. The dance was choreographed by senior Jenna Grochow as a part of her capstone project.

Senior Dance Show brings passion to life onstage

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
May 1, 2019
WarriorsINNOVATE winners announced to campus

WarriorsINNOVATE winners announced to campus

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
April 24, 2019
Memorials established after student death

Memorials established after student death

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
April 10, 2019
Colette Ghunim speaks in Start 120 on Wednesday, Feb 27 about harassment against women in the Middle East, the presentation also addressed theories about how to end injustice in Mexico and Palestine. This talk was the first of many co-sponsored by the inclusion and diversity department to celebrate women throughout Womens History Month.

Documentary supports Women’s History Month

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
March 6, 2019
Earth Talk stresses sustainability with food

Earth Talk stresses sustainability with food

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
February 27, 2019
Winona State students and community members await the beginning of “BlacKkKlansman,” directed by Spike Lee. The movie showing is part of the Resilience series in honor of Black History Month.

Black History represented in film series

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
February 20, 2019
Transfer students bring new faces to campus

Transfer students bring new faces to campus

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
January 30, 2019
NRHH hosts You Light Up My Life

NRHH hosts “You Light Up My Life”

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
December 5, 2018
Residence Hall hosts Friendsgiving

Residence Hall hosts Friendsgiving

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
November 28, 2018
Winona State University students attend Ted Talk Tuesday in the Student Activities Center, co-facilitated by Nathel Kaiyeepu.

TED Talk discusses following dreams

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
November 7, 2018
Members of the Winona State football team participate in the Restorative Flow Movement Pattern program which was designed to help athletes recover from hard practices or injuries.

RoFlow program aids student athletes

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 31, 2018
Aiden is the 6 year-old boxer pug who has taken over the hour long therapy dog slot in place of Winston on Monday nights from 4 to 5 p.m. in IWC 267. Aiden loves to sit in peoples laps and give big wet kisses.

‘Afternoons with Aiden’ accompanies therapist

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 24, 2018
Counseling services offers free screenings

Counseling services offers free screenings

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 17, 2018
College Democrats encourages voting

College Democrats encourages voting

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 17, 2018
Derek Harms was a student at Winona State from 2015 until his death on April 9, 2018 from a snowboarding accident. His friends and family remember him as a kind, friendly person who always wore a smile.

Student memorialized six months after death

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 3, 2018
New RAs stand outside of Somsen Hall during their training week, their shirts display the new WISE logo which represents Housings mission statement of being welcoming, inclusive, safe and engaging and each building staff received a different color.

Underclassmen take on RA postitions

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
September 19, 2018
The new members of Tri Sigma pose behind their greek letters during the Bid Day celebration at the Gazebo on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Women find their girl gang with Panhellenic council

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
September 12, 2018
In this photo from our April 18 edition, the new education village, located on Waubasha Street, is being remodeled for education majors.

Education Village renames building after professor

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
September 5, 2018
Professor Craig Upright, a sociology professor at Winona State, won the 2017-18 Professor of the Year, after having won the same award last year as a result of his efforts to help his students.

Craig Upright: Profile on professor of the year

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
April 25, 2018
Mr. Katz (Adam Calcagno) walks away from Jackie (Stephanie Trypuc) in the spring play “Hot L Baltimore.” The play ran April 11-14 on the Vivian Fusillo Main Stage Theatre.

Large cast makes “Hot L Baltimore” succeed

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
April 18, 2018
Duke enjoys the attention at the Pups for Parasite Prevention event on Thursday, April 5 at the gazebo. Baked goods and dog treats were sold to raise awareness about the dangers parasites pose to dogs and why treatment is important.

Biology class informs students on parasites

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
April 11, 2018
Minnesota state Senator Jeremy Miller, met with students in Minne Hall on Thursday, March 29 to speak about his plans for Winona State and for the state. $5 Pizza was provided by the student organizers.

Winona Senator discusses politics with students

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
April 4, 2018
Susie Przybylski is a Chartwells employee who has worked as a dish washer in the Jack Kane cafeteria on Winona States main campus for the last 40 years. The thing she loves most about her job is the people and campus atmosphere.

Susie Przybylski: A profile on a loyal employee

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
March 28, 2018

English professor publishes book

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
March 21, 2018
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