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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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Editor Farewell: Maurice Hudson

April 21, 2021

Men’s golf takes eleventh in NSIC Preview Invitational

April 7, 2021

Men’s baseball goes undefeated in week-long homestand

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

March 24, 2021

Men’s golf finishes fourth at Warrior Invitational

March 17, 2021

Baseball aims to secure postseason spot

March 10, 2021

Baseball has split weekend season opener

March 3, 2021

Softball makes weekend sweep against Southwest

February 24, 2021

Softball expected to begin season after COVID-19 exposure

February 17, 2021

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

February 3, 2021

Track and field return to competition

January 27, 2021

The struggles of a sports staff during COVID-19

December 2, 2020

Warrior athletics utilizes social media for recruitment

November 11, 2020
Dalante Peyton talks COVID adaptations and struggles

Dalante Peyton talks COVID adaptations and struggles

October 28, 2020
Intramural Sports Back in Action Amid COVID

Intramural Sports Back in Action Amid COVID

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

September 30, 2020
Tom Sanvik, former Winona Senior High School tennis coach, has taken over as head coach of Winona States womens tennis team.

Women’s tennis team gets new coach

September 9, 2020
Three members of Winona State Universitys 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

September 9, 2020
The story of Jordan Lindgren

The story of Jordan Lindgren

March 25, 2020
Track places fourth at NSIC Championships

Track places fourth at NSIC Championships

March 5, 2020
Baseball loses weekend series 2-1

Baseball loses weekend series 2-1

February 26, 2020
Track shows their worth at NSIC indoor challenge

Track shows their worth at NSIC indoor challenge

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

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

February 5, 2020
Women’s basketball sweeps traveling weekend

Women’s basketball sweeps traveling weekend

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

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

December 4, 2019

“Sneakerheads”: an examination of sneaker culture

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

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

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

November 13, 2019

Changes in store for Women’s basketball

November 6, 2019

Men’s basketball team looks to rebound in 2019

October 30, 2019
Golf reflects on current season

Golf reflects on current season

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

October 2, 2019
Women’s golf places fourth

Women’s golf places fourth

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

September 18, 2019
Men’s golf tee off season with win

Men’s golf tee off season with win

September 11, 2019
Golf looking to improve

Golf looking to improve

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

May 1, 2019
Baseball slides to 17-18 record

Baseball slides to 17-18 record

April 24, 2019
Baseball falls short in UMary Series

Baseball falls short in UMary Series

April 17, 2019
Baseball sweeps Bemidji, splits series with Duluth

Baseball sweeps Bemidji, splits series with Duluth

April 10, 2019
Baseball swept by Minot in relocated series

Baseball swept by Minot in relocated series

April 3, 2019
Baseball sees sweeps in relocated series

Baseball sees sweeps in relocated series

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

March 6, 2019
Baseball splits games in opening weekend at Kansas

Baseball splits games in opening weekend at Kansas

February 20, 2019
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