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While it is clear that no two people feel the exact same way about the event, many are united in their concern for the way America could and should change during the next four years.
Two Halves, One Home
The end of the semester can be quite a scary time for students of all grades with finals, class registration, and graduation hanging over their heads. It is important to balance self-care with academics to ensure the stress does not become to much.
End of the Semester Blues: How to Stay Motivated While Finishing Out the Semester
“There are some firms, like 3M, for instance, that wouldn't hire our graduates until we got this accreditation. And there are these exams that you need to take to become an engineer, and some of our students were not allowed to take these exams until we got this accreditation."
ABET Accreditation for Winona State’s General Engineering Program
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?
As our Warriors pack up and travel to their games, we check-in on their result briefly.
The Road Home: A Quick Recap of Football and Volleyball as They Travel
The Winona State women’s tennis season wrapped up their season sucessfully with a community-based event, where the Warriors and Winona residents alike could get involved in the activities.
Winona Community Comes Together to Support Women’s Tennis
Warrior Isaiah Thompson makes his way towards the hoop, skillfully avoiding his opponents.
Men’s Basketball Defeats Michigan Tech
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
Students of Winona State always feel that rush of excitement when the annual drag show is hosted.
Winona State Hosts Its Annual Drag Show!
The end of the semester can be quite a scary time for students of all grades with finals, class registration, and graduation hanging over their heads. It is important to balance self-care with academics to ensure the stress does not become to much.
End of the Semester Blues: How to Stay Motivated While Finishing Out the Semester
“There are some firms, like 3M, for instance, that wouldn't hire our graduates until we got this accreditation. And there are these exams that you need to take to become an engineer, and some of our students were not allowed to take these exams until we got this accreditation."
ABET Accreditation for Winona State’s General Engineering Program
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
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.
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?
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.
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?
To submit a 'Letter to the Editor' please email winonan@go.winona.edu.
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
Students of Winona State always feel that rush of excitement when the annual drag show is hosted.
Winona State Hosts Its Annual Drag Show!
“Heretic” is now available in film theaters all around the country.
Film Review: Heretic
"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
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
“Heretic” is now available in film theaters all around the country.
Film Review: Heretic
"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
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
The end of the semester can be quite a scary time for students of all grades with finals, class registration, and graduation hanging over their heads. It is important to balance self-care with academics to ensure the stress does not become to much.
End of the Semester Blues: How to Stay Motivated While Finishing Out the Semester
“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?
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Editor Farewell: Maurice Hudson

Maurice Hudson, sports editor
April 21, 2021

Men’s golf takes eleventh in NSIC Preview Invitational

Maurice Hudson, sports editor
April 7, 2021

Men’s baseball goes undefeated in week-long homestand

Maurice Hudson, sports editor
March 31, 2021
Photo of Winona State University’s Sam Kohnle at plate against Minnesota-Crookston, from Winona State University’s officialathletics website. Image taken in Loughrey Field at Winona State University.

Men’s baseball leaves the weekend winless against Crookston

Maurice Hudson, sports editor
March 24, 2021

Men’s golf finishes fourth at Warrior Invitational

Maurice Hudson, sports editor
March 17, 2021

Baseball aims to secure postseason spot

Maurice Hudson, sports editor
March 10, 2021

Baseball has split weekend season opener

Maurice Hudson, sports editor
March 3, 2021

Softball makes weekend sweep against Southwest

Maurice Hudson, sports reporter
February 24, 2021

Softball expected to begin season after COVID-19 exposure

Maurice Hudson, sports editor
February 17, 2021

Warriors track and field still sees some success after overall loss to Mankato in Mark Schuck Dual

Maurice Hudson, Sports Editor
February 3, 2021

Track and field return to competition

Maurice Hudson, Sports Editor
January 27, 2021

The struggles of a sports staff during COVID-19

Maurice Hudson, Sports Editor
December 2, 2020

Warrior athletics utilizes social media for recruitment

Maurice Hudson, sports editor
November 11, 2020
Dalante Peyton talks COVID adaptations and struggles

Dalante Peyton talks COVID adaptations and struggles

Maurice Hudson, Sports Editor
October 28, 2020
Intramural Sports Back in Action Amid COVID

Intramural Sports Back in Action Amid COVID

Maurice Hudson, Sports Editor
October 14, 2020
The McCown Gymnasium in the Integrated Wellness Complex being prepared for a Winona State Warriors home basketball game before COVID-19 caused the university to adhere to new regulations.

Senior basketball player talks COVID-19 adaptions

Maurice Hudson, Sports Editor
September 30, 2020
Tom Sanvik, former Winona Senior High School tennis coach, has taken over as head coach of Winona State's women's tennis team.

Women’s tennis team gets new coach

Maurice Hudson, Sports Editor
September 9, 2020
Three members of Winona State University's softball team, including Brianna Luciano (middle) and Cammi Reiner (right) were called out on social media for posting a video on VSCO of them allegedly partying in the softball house and ignoring COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

Winona softball team parties during pandemic

Maurice Hudson, Sports Editor
September 9, 2020
The story of Jordan Lindgren

The story of Jordan Lindgren

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2020
Track places fourth at NSIC Championships

Track places fourth at NSIC Championships

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2020
Baseball loses weekend series 2-1

Baseball loses weekend series 2-1

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2020
Track shows their worth at NSIC indoor challenge

Track shows their worth at NSIC indoor challenge

Maurice Hudson, Basketball Reporter
February 19, 2020
Junior Nathan Looms pitches against the University of Sioux Falls on Friday, April 26 at Loughrey Field. The Warriors played the Cougars in three games over the weekend, coming away with two wins and a loss.

Baseball starts new season with wins and excitement

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2020
Sophomore, Sydney Lodermeier, looks for a basket on Friday’s game resulting in a successful two-pointer. The Warriors lost the game against University of Minnesota Duluth scoring 59-72.

Womens basketball take losses in weekend games

Maurice Hudson, Basketball Reporter
February 5, 2020
Women’s basketball sweeps traveling weekend

Women’s basketball sweeps traveling weekend

Maurice Hudson, Basketball Reporter
January 29, 2020
Winona State sophomore, Allie Pickrain makes a single shot at the home game on Saturday, Nov. 16 against Bemidji State. The Warriors emerged victorious scoring 76-67.

Women’s basketball dominate Crookston, Bemidji

Maurice Hudson, Basketball Reporter
January 22, 2020
Junior guard, Keiron Goodwin shoots a three pointer in a game against Michigan Tech on Sunday, Nov. 17. The Warriors won the game 62-59.

Peacocks fly away from Warriors

Maurice Hudson, Basketball Hudson
December 4, 2019

“Sneakerheads”: an examination of sneaker culture

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2019
Junior guard, Keiron Goodwin shoots a three pointer in a game against Michigan Tech on Sunday, Nov. 17. The Warriors won the game 62-59.

[Photo] Winona State tackles sustainability

Madelyn Swenson, Sports Editor
December 4, 2019
Kevion Taylor, a junior for the Warriors, watches to see if his shot makes it in the net during a game last Sunday against Michigan Tech, earning their first win of the year with a final score of 62-59.

Taylor seals win for Warriors over Michigan Tech

Maurice Hudson, Basketball Reporter
November 20, 2019
First-year forward Alex Dornfeld sets up to shoot, Dornfeld scored a total of three points at the game against St. Mary’s University on Saturday, Nov. 9 in McCown Gymnasium.

Womens basketball sees success in preseason

Maurice Hudson, Basketball Reporter
November 13, 2019

Changes in store for Women’s basketball

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2019

Men’s basketball team looks to rebound in 2019

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2019
Golf reflects on current season

Golf reflects on current season

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2019
Sophomore Ally Loiselle watches for her ball during a duel against Viterbo University on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Bridges Golf Course in Winona. The Warriors won with a team score of 321-334.

Golf scores home win over Viterbo

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2019
Women’s golf places fourth

Women’s golf places fourth

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2019
Junior golfer Brady Madsen poses into front of a building on campus. Madsen was named the 2019 NSIC preseason player of the year.

Madsen talks golf, Winona and future

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2019
Men’s golf tee off season with win

Men’s golf tee off season with win

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2019
Golf looking to improve

Golf looking to improve

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2019
Junior Nathan Looms pitches against the University of Sioux Falls on Friday, April 26 at Loughrey Field. The Warriors played the Cougars in three games over the weekend, coming away with two wins and a loss.

Baseball gets series win against Sioux Falls

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2019
Baseball slides to 17-18 record

Baseball slides to 17-18 record

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2019
Baseball falls short in UMary Series

Baseball falls short in UMary Series

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2019
Baseball sweeps Bemidji, splits series with Duluth

Baseball sweeps Bemidji, splits series with Duluth

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2019
Baseball swept by Minot in relocated series

Baseball swept by Minot in relocated series

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2019
Baseball sees sweeps in relocated series

Baseball sees sweeps in relocated series

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
March 27, 2019
Taylor Field is congratulated by a teammate after completing a full run against Minnesota State University Mankato last season.

Baseball takes two wins against Maryville

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2019
Baseball splits games in opening weekend at Kansas

Baseball splits games in opening weekend at Kansas

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2019
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