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The Panelists at the Mental Health Policy Summit Discussing policies that effect mental health services.
Winona State Student Hosts Mental Health Policy Summit
In response to an anti-abortion protest, students organized and participated in a counter-protest, demonstrating support for abortion rights.
Counter Protest on Campus Sparks Conversations About Safety
Individuals gathered together to show their support for survivors of sexual violence at the annual Take Back the Night event on Winona State's campus.
Take Back the Night: Giving Voice to Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Cultural Café's create a beautiful opportunity for students to come together to learn and share their culture.
Cultural Café: Heart of Mexico
Winona State recognizes outstanding students from each major for their hard work and academic achievement.
Similar but Different: The Path of Outstanding Graduates
With a smile, Kailey bids the Winonan a heartfelt farewell.
Editor Farewell: Kailey Doeseckle
The Winona State softball team came together with bright smiles and handmade signs to celebrate head coach Greg Jones' 1000th win.
1000th Win for the Warriors Softball Head Coach
The Warriors earned two out of three wins against Southwest Minnesota State during their busy weekend at home.
The Warriors Take Two Out of Three Games in Weekend Series Against Mustangs
Womens Tennis Falls Against Mavericks, But Look Towards NSIC Tournament
Morgan Streit serving an ace at the first week of intramural volleyball playoffs.
Intramural Volleyball Enters Playoffs
Displayed at the entrance of the exhibit, the Laird Norton Building hosted a Senior Design Exhibition featuring a series of bodies of work to describe ‘The Human Condition’.
Graduating WSU Art & Design Students Explore “The Human Condition”
Individuals gathered together to show their support for survivors of sexual violence at the annual Take Back the Night event on Winona State's campus.
Take Back the Night: Giving Voice to Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
With a smile, Kailey bids the Winonan a heartfelt farewell.
Editor Farewell: Kailey Doeseckle
The Winona State softball team came together with bright smiles and handmade signs to celebrate head coach Greg Jones' 1000th win.
1000th Win for the Warriors Softball Head Coach
Students at Winona State share their many emotions as the end of the spring semester nears.
The Chaotic Time Crunch: The End of Spring Semester
With a smile, Kailey bids the Winonan a heartfelt farewell.
Editor Farewell: Kailey Doeseckle
Sinners is now available to watch in theaters.
Sinners: Vampires and Blues in Mississippi
Karalyn and Kailey, sports editor of the Winonan and roommate, pose together during their last week at Winona State. Photo contributed by Karalyn Kolstad.
Editor Farewell: Karalyn Kolstad
Practice is what makes perfect, and allowing a robot to take control of our creative intake will only continue to have damaging effects on the community, creativity, and the perception of art.
AI in Entertainment: Soul and Generational Content
The landscapes in Minnesota offer different ways of seeing the geography and how different locations offer unique opportunities.
The Beauty of Landscape Photography
With a smile, Kailey bids the Winonan a heartfelt farewell.
Editor Farewell: Kailey Doeseckle
Karalyn and Kailey, sports editor of the Winonan and roommate, pose together during their last week at Winona State. Photo contributed by Karalyn Kolstad.
Editor Farewell: Karalyn Kolstad
The landscapes in Minnesota offer different ways of seeing the geography and how different locations offer unique opportunities.
The Beauty of Landscape Photography
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?
Practice is what makes perfect, and allowing a robot to take control of our creative intake will only continue to have damaging effects on the community, creativity, and the perception of art.
AI in Entertainment: Soul and Generational Content
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
Sinners is now available to watch in theaters.
Sinners: Vampires and Blues in Mississippi
Season two of Severance is now available to stream on Apple TV.
Severance: Work-Life Balance to an Extreme
Practice is what makes perfect, and allowing a robot to take control of our creative intake will only continue to have damaging effects on the community, creativity, and the perception of art.
AI in Entertainment: Soul and Generational Content
The Making of Satori
Winona State University professor, and director of this musical, Jim Williams describes this performance as a way to “explore the world of identity.”
“Fun Home”: A Stage of Self-Discovery
The Making of Satori
Winona State University professor, and director of this musical, Jim Williams describes this performance as a way to “explore the world of identity.”
“Fun Home”: A Stage of Self-Discovery
The landscapes in Minnesota offer different ways of seeing the geography and how different locations offer unique opportunities.
The Beauty of Landscape Photography
At the book talk, Yang read from her children’s book “The Rock in My Throat.”
Rivers, Rocks and Voice: Book Talk with Hmong Author Kao Kalia Yang
Passion and Piano: Professor Deanne Mohr’s Faculty Recital
Sinners is now available to watch in theaters.
Sinners: Vampires and Blues in Mississippi
Season two of Severance is now available to stream on Apple TV.
Severance: Work-Life Balance to an Extreme
Practice is what makes perfect, and allowing a robot to take control of our creative intake will only continue to have damaging effects on the community, creativity, and the perception of art.
AI in Entertainment: Soul and Generational Content
Babygirl is now available on VOD and will arrive on Max this April 25.
Babygirl: Work Affair and HR Nightmare
"Mickey 17" is now available to rent on streaming services.
Mickey 17: Split In Two
Individuals gathered together to show their support for survivors of sexual violence at the annual Take Back the Night event on Winona State's campus.
Take Back the Night: Giving Voice to Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Cultural Café's create a beautiful opportunity for students to come together to learn and share their culture.
Cultural Café: Heart of Mexico
Students at Winona State share their many emotions as the end of the spring semester nears.
The Chaotic Time Crunch: The End of Spring Semester
Winona State recognizes outstanding students from each major for their hard work and academic achievement.
Similar but Different: The Path of Outstanding Graduates
Just one of many of the booths at the event included getting to not only paint your own plant pot, but also take home some native wildflower seeds to plant within.
Honoring Earth Day: The Environmental Health Fair
Cultural Café's create a beautiful opportunity for students to come together to learn and share their culture.
Cultural Café: Heart of Mexico
One of the new little robots rides along the pathways of Winona State, heading to its next food delivery on campus.
Food Delivery Robots Run Loose in Winona
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
Individuals gathered together to show their support for survivors of sexual violence at the annual Take Back the Night event on Winona State's campus.
Take Back the Night: Giving Voice to Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Students at Winona State share their many emotions as the end of the spring semester nears.
The Chaotic Time Crunch: The End of Spring Semester
Just one of many of the booths at the event included getting to not only paint your own plant pot, but also take home some native wildflower seeds to plant within.
Honoring Earth Day: The Environmental Health Fair
The termination of a position that primarily provides support for LGBTQ+ identifying students is not only removing a safe space for the marginalized community, but also sending a very negative message about their place on campus.
The Wrong Message: LGBTQ+ Support Position Cut at Winona State University
An informative painting session was held in the IWC to educate students on cannabis use while allowing them to destress creatively.
Painting and Cannabis Podcasts: An Educational Wellness Event
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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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