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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.
Senior art exhibition provides students an opportunity to express themselves
At the planning committee was a mix of community members, staff, faculty and students, who joined to learn about potential renovations coming to WSU.
Winona State seeks community input on future design plans
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.
Biologist talks driftless region for WSU Arbor Day celebration
The Minnesota Republican Governor Candidates Debate was host- ed on April 13, 2022 at 7 p.m. in Winona State University’s Harriet Johnson Auditorium. Four of the seven candidates participated in the debate by outlining their campaign and future policies.
Minnesota governor candidates debate hosted by WSU College Republicans Club
Mikaela Mohr, a member of Winona State Universitys Sales Team, pictured with a $1,000 check after taking first place in the Sales Challenge at the teams last competition.
Winona State’s Sales Team excels at national competition
Community section at the spring scrimmage game this past weekend.
Photo story: spring football scrimmage
Fifth-year Rylee Stout lines up to bat. The Warriors shared a split with UMD, winning 3-1 and losing 10-7.
Senior Winona State athletes reflect on their collegiate careers
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.
Week of Warrior baseball vs. Bemidji State Beavers, Minnesota State-Mankato Mavericks
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.
Warrior softball wins three of four games during home series
Andres and Coach Louis Orr after she won All-American and the national title. Contributed from Andres.
Winona State wrestler Brenna Andres earns All-American and national champion title
With Winston and Aiden getting older, the longer-term future of the- rapy dogs on campus is more-or-less up in the air. Brzezinski hopes to potentially train a younger dog to integrate into counseling someti- me in the future.
Campus therapy dogs approach retirement
Winona State community joined on Johnson Street to celebrate a pre-game experience for the Purple vs. White scrimmage.
Spring game day experience wows new football coach
The Ramaley Research Celebra- tion (RRC) returned in-person on April 20. Previously, the 2021 RRC was conducted virtually, and the 2020 RRC was canceled due to COVID-19.
Ramaley Research Celebration takes new steps to expand
At the planning committee was a mix of community members, staff, faculty and students, who joined to learn about potential renovations coming to WSU.
Winona State seeks community input on future design plans
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.
Biologist talks driftless region for WSU Arbor Day celebration
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
“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.
Book in Review: “House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
HBO Maxs hit TV show Euphoria.
Opinion: “Euphoria” TV show, student reactions
“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.
Book in Review: “The Love Hypothesis”
Editor Farewell: Mohammed Islam
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor: Endorsing Sarah Kruger
Letter to the editor: Endorsing Sarah Kruger
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
Remembering Chadwick Boseman
Remembering Chadwick Boseman
The life of a student sex worker
The life of a student sex worker
Winona State students react to stay-at-home extension
Winona State students react to stay-at-home extension
Letter to the editor: Senate President acknowledges counseling
Letter to the editor: Senate President acknowledges counseling
Photo contributed by the THAD program. One of the most engaging parts of the show was the light production. Mae Mironer, senior, was in charge of the light production. “While I was writing the [lighting for the] show, I wanted to be able to convey the serious thematic tones that are prevalent throughout the play. I utilized color in order to do this,” Mironer said.
“Cabaret” performance wows at Winona State
“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.
Book in Review: “House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
IDMAAs Weird Media conference websites main page.
“Weird Media” conference offers students college credits
The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang
Book in Review: “The Poppy War”
Midwest Music Fest is in its 13th year of running and is back this year to its full capacity. After the past two years of virtual and/or half capacity performances, MWMF directors are looking forward to a new start. Contributed photo by Dylan Hillier, executive director of Mid West Music Fest.
Mid West Music Fest returns fully in-person for 13th year
Photo contributed by the THAD program. One of the most engaging parts of the show was the light production. Mae Mironer, senior, was in charge of the light production. “While I was writing the [lighting for the] show, I wanted to be able to convey the serious thematic tones that are prevalent throughout the play. I utilized color in order to do this,” Mironer said.
“Cabaret” performance wows at Winona State
Dancescape performed a variety of dances on Feb. 17-19 in the Fusillo Theater of the DuFresne Performing Arts Center. Eleven different dances of varying mood, pace and atmosphere were performed throughout a 90-minute show. The Dancescape cast dedicated their final Dancescape performance of the weekend to Dancescape performer Hannah Goman, who passed away over the weekend.
Dancescape returns for first in-person show since 2020 and ends with student tribute
Open Mic Night was inspired by the Common Book of the year, “A War for Kindness” by Jumil Zaki. Zaki touches on the importance of sharing writing and prose as a way to build empathy and see various perspectives.
Open Mic Night event inspired by Common Book program
On the Inside art exhibit in Watkins Art Gallery on Winona State University’s main campus is a curation of pieces created by a multitude of LGBTQ+ individuals incarcerated around the country, raising questions regarding the United States prison system.
Winona State first university to host exhibit highlighting imprisoned LGBTQ+ artists
Submissions open for 52nd annual edition of “Satori”
HBO Maxs hit TV show Euphoria.
Opinion: “Euphoria” TV show, student reactions
The Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) returned to Winona from Feb. 6 to 13 for its 17th year. The FRFF received more submis- sions this year than ever before running up to its return to in-person programming. In one week, FRFF delivers more than 80 films from 30 different countries, workshops and Q&A opportunities with directors, all integrated throughout the Winona community. The festi- val is especially unique in that it is an all-doc- umentary film festival.
Photo Story: 17th Frozen River Film Festival
The Winonan’s guest reviewer rates “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window” 3/5 stars.
TV Review: “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window”
Mugshots provides live music every Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. in Kryzsko Commons next to Zane’s. Starbucks offers 15% off of orders when going to Mugshots is mentioned. Come to hang out, study, do homework, hang out with friends or just sit and enjoy performers.
Mugshots hosts 16th anniversary on Main Campus
Artist Taylor Swift
Music in Review: “Red”
Winona State community joined on Johnson Street to celebrate a pre-game experience for the Purple vs. White scrimmage.
Spring game day experience wows new football coach
The Ramaley Research Celebra- tion (RRC) returned in-person on April 20. Previously, the 2021 RRC was conducted virtually, and the 2020 RRC was canceled due to COVID-19.
Ramaley Research Celebration takes new steps to expand
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.
Biologist talks driftless region for WSU Arbor Day celebration
On April 7, 2022, at 5 p.m., the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Department partnered with the Advocacy Center of Winona to organize the Take Back the Night event and march. The event started in the Science Laboratory Center with speakers and performers, and then the group made their way outside to march down Huff St. and through campus.
‘Reclaiming our space’: Winona State community comes together for “Take Back the Night”
Midwest Music Fest is in its 13th year of running and is back this year to its full capacity. After the past two years of virtual and/or half capacity performances, MWMF directors are looking forward to a new start. Contributed photo by Dylan Hillier, executive director of Mid West Music Fest.
Mid West Music Fest returns fully in-person for 13th year
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
WAV Nutrition’s new space offers a side room where WAV offers yoga classes and boxing through a part- nership with another local business, Longevity Boxing Club.
WAV Nutrition starts off new year in new location
This season, the Winona Farmers Market is going to bring together produce, baked goods, art and more twice a month through April. The next market will be on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. where a silent auction fundraiser will also be happening at the same time.
Winona Farmers Market to host silent auction fundraiser
The Winona State Potato Club is an organization dedicated to the celebration of the potato in its many forms. The creation of the club originally began as a joke, but then there was genuine interest in the idea of the club. Their next meeting is Sunday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. in Minné 103.
Students bring Potato Club to campus
Recently a sign has been placed on the front door of ZaZas Pub and Pizzeria across from Winona State Universitys campus. John Sinniger, director of dining services at the university, along with his wife Carolyn Sinniger, now own the new ZaZas.
ZaZa’s to reopen by spring semester
With Winston and Aiden getting older, the longer-term future of the- rapy dogs on campus is more-or-less up in the air. Brzezinski hopes to potentially train a younger dog to integrate into counseling someti- me in the future.
Campus therapy dogs approach retirement
Joy Davis Ripley presented her photography project highlighting physical landscapes that connect with mental illness through her lens. “I just want to get some of these hard conversations out there in the public eye so that people can feel less alone,” Ripley said.
Final Common Book event of spring 2022: “Visible/Invisible: Landscapes of Mental Illness”
Winona State’s Counseling Ser- vices schedule is not yet full for the photo editor semester, although current earliest mohammed.islam@go.winona.edu available appointments are being scheduled one month out.
Counseling appointments still available during rising demand
According to Mick Lynch ​“25% of students indicated that they were indeed coming to counseling for COVID-related concerns. And the areas of life they indicated as being most negatively impacted included: Mental Health, Finances, Motivation/Focus, Health Concerns, Academics, Loneliness or Isolation, and Grief/Loss,” Lynch
Counseling Services sees surge in demand, understaffed
WAV Nutrition’s new space offers a side room where WAV offers yoga classes and boxing through a part- nership with another local business, Longevity Boxing Club.
WAV Nutrition starts off new year in new location
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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

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

April 14, 2021

Profile: Sapori di Sicilia

March 24, 2021

Students share differing thoughts on COVID-19 vaccine

March 17, 2021

Education students unsatisfied with online learning

March 3, 2021

Professor Profile: Ditlev Larsen, a Bob Dylan aficionado

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

February 10, 2021

Professor publishes poetry collection

February 3, 2021

Winona prize showcases student writing

January 27, 2021
The Winona Little Warriors Drumline

Drumline creates community

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

November 4, 2020
Winona celebrates Halloween despite COVID restrictions

Winona celebrates Halloween despite COVID restrictions

October 28, 2020
On-campus soliciting continues despite COVID

On-campus soliciting continues despite COVID

October 21, 2020
WSU students screened for depression

WSU students screened for depression

October 14, 2020
Housing struggles with COVID-safe activities

Housing struggles with COVID-safe activities

September 30, 2020
Student Senate request denied by City Council

Student Senate request denied by City Council

September 23, 2020
Winona State welcomes new professors

Winona State welcomes new professors

September 16, 2020
COVID-19:How pets are handling sudden quarantine

COVID-19:How pets are handling sudden quarantine

April 29, 2020
Winona State students react to stay-at-home extension

Winona State students react to stay-at-home extension

April 22, 2020
Easter celebrations change during quarantine

Easter celebrations change during quarantine

April 15, 2020
Relay for Life sees changes during COVID-19 pandemic

Relay for Life sees changes during COVID-19 pandemic

April 8, 2020
Garofalo’s work honored fiction and non-fiction pieces

Garofalo’s work honored fiction and non-fiction pieces

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”

March 4, 2020
RHA and NRHH win awards

RHA and NRHH win awards

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

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

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

February 5, 2020
Kryzsko after hours? UPAC to host late-night event

Kryzsko after hours? UPAC to host late-night event

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

January 22, 2020

Alumna creates TV series to boost small businesses

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

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

October 30, 2019

International club has spooky event

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

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

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

October 2, 2019
History Center takes Cal Fremling for eagle tour

History Center takes Cal Fremling for eagle tour

September 25, 2019
Winona State hosts “The Pain Behind the Badge” seminar

Winona State hosts “The Pain Behind the Badge” seminar

September 11, 2019
A century of calling Winona home

A century of calling Winona home

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

May 1, 2019
WarriorsINNOVATE winners announced to campus

WarriorsINNOVATE winners announced to campus

April 24, 2019
Memorials established after student death

Memorials established after student death

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

March 6, 2019
Earth Talk stresses sustainability with food

Earth Talk stresses sustainability with food

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

February 20, 2019
Transfer students bring new faces to campus

Transfer students bring new faces to campus

January 30, 2019
NRHH hosts You Light Up My Life

NRHH hosts “You Light Up My Life”

December 5, 2018
Residence Hall hosts Friendsgiving

Residence Hall hosts Friendsgiving

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

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

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

October 24, 2018
Counseling services offers free screenings

Counseling services offers free screenings

October 17, 2018
College Democrats encourages voting

College Democrats encourages voting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 28, 2018

English professor publishes book

March 21, 2018
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