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A new jail has arrived in Winona! As of December 12th, 2023, a new jail has replaced the old one located on 203 W 3rd St. Winona.
Zoom Court: New Jail in Winona
Winona Mall entrance.
Half of Winona Mall Staying
Sugar Loaf stands tall beside the water, as the Winona Symphony Orchestra presents it’s water-themed pieces in the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for many guests to enjoy.
Minnesota Marine Art Museum Collaborates with Winona Symphony Orchestra
The entrance to the Education Village Building.
Education Village Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
The Winona State Play on! playbill from an exciting, entertaining and comedic night for the audience in the DuFresne Performing Arts Center.
WSU Theater Department Presents “Play On!
Winona State University’s women’s softball teams Their current score is fourteen wins and eight losses in the conference and 30 wins and 18 losses overall.
Softball Splits their Weeks Wins
Winona State dance team performs on Maxwell Field.
Winona State Dance Team Heads to Nationals!
The Black Katts and Gustavus Alolphus women’s rugby club in a scrum.
Women’s Rugby Has an Outstanding Game Against Gustavus
The Winona State women’s softball team faced Bemidji State University on April 6th at Maynard R. Johnson field.
Winona State Softball blows away competition
Cole Fuecker poses for a shot. The fifth-year business administration major plays as an infield on the Winona State University’s baseball team.
Cole Fuecker: A Legacy On and Off the Field
I could write about all of my Winonan experiences for an entire printed Winonan edition and longer, so I’ll keep this to a limited list of fun memories and the people I have to thank in true academy award speech style.
Editor Farewell: Heidi Hanson
To Gabriel, (my Editor-in-Chief last year) but also who was my partner in crime, thank you for everything. You are such an amazing human and an amazing friend. I could count on you for anything, and you would always be there.
Editor-in-Chief Farewell: Sophia Sailer
. Using wires, Schwabenbauer wove telephone wires and other materials into her pieces to create a series of unique and thought-provoking 3-D art. One piece that was introduced was called “Lonely, Get Connected.”
Flesh Garden: Senior Art Exhibiton
The meaning of Take Back the Night is more than just about providing a space for conversation, community and healing, but also to provide a place for people to feel outrage at the systems in place and to advocate for change.
Conversation, Community, and Healing: Winona State Hosts Annual Take Back the Night Event
Sydney Porter, Jack Mulvaney and Alex Peachey are this year’s winners of the annual Winona Prize competition in creative writing. The three writers wrote fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction pieces respectively.
Winona Prize Winners for Creative Writing
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?
The Poll: What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day mean to you?
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
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
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
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
Poor Things won a variety of Oscars in the latest Academy Awards Season. The cinematography and acting are the two aspects that excel throughout this film.
“Poor Things” Review: A Missing Piece
This year, a limited five-part documentary series called “Quiet on Set” was released, talking about the abusive and toxic environment created in these shows.
Quiet on Set: The dark side of children’s shows
Dune part one is available for streaming, and Dune part two is available in movie theaters all around the world.
Dune Part Two Movie Review
. Receiving critical as well as commercial success and having one of the biggest debuts for the studio and achieving them their second Oscar for best animated feature: “The Boy and the Heron.”
The Boy and the Heron: 2nd Oscar for Studio Ghibli
“Past Lives” is available for streaming now on Paramount+ and covers themes of nostalgia and love.
Head and Heart in the Same Place: Past Lives Movie Review
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
Poor Things won a variety of Oscars in the latest Academy Awards Season. The cinematography and acting are the two aspects that excel throughout this film.
“Poor Things” Review: A Missing Piece
This year, a limited five-part documentary series called “Quiet on Set” was released, talking about the abusive and toxic environment created in these shows.
Quiet on Set: The dark side of children’s shows
Dune part one is available for streaming, and Dune part two is available in movie theaters all around the world.
Dune Part Two Movie Review
. Receiving critical as well as commercial success and having one of the biggest debuts for the studio and achieving them their second Oscar for best animated feature: “The Boy and the Heron.”
The Boy and the Heron: 2nd Oscar for Studio Ghibli
Anatomy of a Fall, directed by Justine Triet, is a drama focusing on the many layers of the death of Samuel Maleski.
Anatomy of a Fall: Murder of a Husband
The mural in the entrance of Somsen Hall was commissioned in the 1930s as part of the Work Projects Administration (WPA). The mural’s purpose was to show the beginnings of Winona, however, the painter John Martin Socha, painted this mural with a “lens of mainstream ideology at the time” according to the piece commissioned in 2017 called “Somsen Hall Mural Context: The Founding of Winona and the Somsen Hall WPA Mural” by Iyekiyapiwin Darlene St. Clair form St. Cloud State University and Jill Ahlberg Yohe from Minneapolis Institute of Art.
One voice in millions: Mural in Somsen
Some showers in residence halls at WSU are only divided by curtains, causing students to question security.
Safety and Security in the Residence Halls: Are Shower Curtains Enough?
Interior of studio, located at 302 Mankato Avenue, Suite A, Winona, MN
Perception: Body and Pole
Janelle “Nellie” Wollenburg passed away on Dec. 29, 2023 at age 37. She was an incredibly hard-working student and mother and made a large impact on the Healthcare Leadership program in just the first semester she was taking classes.
“A Natural Light in the World:” The Loss of Janelle “Nellie” Wollenburg
Dresses displayed in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center.
Wenonah Players Hosts Thrift Pop-Up Event
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
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?
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?
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Nicole Girgen

Nicole Girgen, Photo Editor

Nicole Girgen works as the current photo editor for the Winonan. She is in her third year as photo editor, after starting in the position during the 2017-18 school year and was a general photographer during the 2016-17 school year. Girgen is currently in her fifth year at Winona State University, and is majoring in Mass Communications - Journalism and minoring in Political Science. Her dream job is working as a photojournalist for National Geographic or The New York Times.

Along with working at the Winonan, Girgen is involved with River City Ballroom Dance and the Winona State Ballroom Dance Club, where she does occasional freelance photography. Her hobbies include writing, photography, and hiking.

All content by Nicole Girgen

Editor farewell: Nicole Girgen

Nicole Girgen, Photo 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.

[Photo] International Music Series wraps up

Sydney Mohr, Features Editor
November 20, 2019
Sophomore Ella Roberts looks to dribble the ball around players from Upper Iowa University on Friday, Nov. 8 in Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium. The Warriors lost 0-1 in extra time to the Peacocks, ending their season with seven wins and 11 losses.

[Photo] Winona loses in a heartbreaker

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2019
Junior Krissy Smith-Szymaniak and senior Alejandra Torres handed out buttons and stickers for NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota on Thursday, Oct. 24 as a counter protest to pro-life messages that had been chalked around campus the previous night.

[Photo] Campus chalking raises debate

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
November 6, 2019
Junior Megan Flom moves to spike against Minot State University on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the McCown Gymnasium.

[Photo] New adviser brings life to hockey program

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2019
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[Photo] Hannah Hippensteel

September 25, 2020
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[Photo] Mohammed Islam

September 17, 2019
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[Photo] Jenna Statz

October 8, 2019
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[Photo] Kristen Carrie

October 13, 2019
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[Photo] Benjamin Rayburn

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[Photo] Lydia Velishek

October 13, 2019
Junior Megan Flom spikes the ball toward players from Augustana University during the homecoming game on Saturday, October 12 in McCown Gymnasium.

[Photo] Volleyball rebounds after home loss

Jenna Statz, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2019
Undergraduate and graduate students from Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota attended the Northland American College of Sports Medicine fall conference on Oct. 3 - 4 in East Room. The conference included presentations, exhibits and meet and greets with experts in different medical fields related to sports medicine.

[Photo] Winona hosts sports medicine conference

Kristin Kovalsky, News Reporter
October 9, 2019
For the first time in 22 years, the Minnesota House of Representatives traveled to Southeast Minnesota for a host of mini-sessions in Winona and the surrounding area Oct. 2-4. The ways and means committee met at city hall on Friday, Oct. 4 as a part of these mini-sessions to discuss budgetary concerns with local organizations who receive funding from the state.

[Photo] House of Representatives hosts mini-sessions

Kelly Johnson, News Reporter
October 9, 2019
Club members watch as junior Trevor Firo and first-year Loic Boyogueno play Super Smash Bros. during a club tournament on Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Student Activities Center.

[Photo] E-Sports makes presence at Winona

Sydney Mohr, Features Editor
October 2, 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.

[Photo] Golf scores home win over Viterbo

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2019
Sophomore middle blocker Madison Rizner spikes the ball against the Bemidji State Beavers on Friday, Sept. 27 in McCown Gymnasium. The Warriors won back-to-back games over the weekend, scoring 3-1 against Bemidji and 3-0 against the University of Minnesota Crookston.

[Photo] Volleyball scores two wins at home

Austin Wallert, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2019
Winona State University was the first “normal school” opened west of the Mississippi and only 20 students were enrolled in the school’s only program, a 2-year teaching program. College Hall, now known as Somsen, was built in 1866 as the college’s first permanent building. The picture on the left was contributed by the Darrell W. Krueger Library.

[Photo] Campus construction through the years

McKenna Scherer, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2019
Junior midfielder Missy Greco steals the ball from a Mavericks player during the game against Minnesota State University - Mankato on Friday, Sept. 20. The Warriors lost 0-3 Friday night, and 2-4 on Sunday against Concordia University, St. Paul.

[Photo] Women’s soccer takes double losses

Madelyn Swenson, Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
Students create “#MeToo” signs during “Take Back the Night” on April 9. “Take Back the Night” is an event open to the public to support survivors of gender-based violence. Starting during the fall 2019 semester, the Minnesota State system implemented a new Sexual Violence Prevention Training program through D2L Brightspace in hopes of combating sexual and gender-based violence.

[Photo] Minnesota State implements new training

Ren Gennerman, Features Editor
September 25, 2019
The newly opened Dr. Donna J. Helble Hall hosted the grand opening of Winona State’s Education Village on Thursday, September 5. Four buildings make up Education Village, each tell the story of education history in Minnesota.

[Photo] Education Village hosts grand opening

Morgan Reddekopp, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2019
George Micalone took over as the Director of Student Union and Activities after his predecessor Joe Reed retired in July 2019. Micalone will be overseeing Kryzsko Commons and student activities, before coming to Winona State he was the Assistant Director of the Memorial Union and Director of Student Activities at Iowa State University.

[Photo] Winona State welcomes new faculty

Rachel Hollcraft, News Reporter
September 4, 2019
Left to right: News Editor Madelyn Swenson, Editor-In-Chief Zach Bailey, Copy Editor Morgan Reddekopp, Features Editor Sydney Mohr and Sports Editor Mitchell Breuer. The editing staff of the Winonan meet every Monday night to design each new issue of the Winonan.

[Photo] The Winonan celebrates 100 years

Zach Bailey and Sydney Mohr
September 4, 2019
Sophomore running back Sam Santiago-Lloyd attempts to move the play down field during the spring game on Friday, April 26 in the Altra Credit Federal Union Stadium. Santiago-Lloyd played for the offensive team, loosing to the defensive team 81-44.

[Photo] Defense shines in spring football game

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 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.

[Photo] Baseball gets series win against Sioux Falls

Maurice Hudson, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2019
The Winona State softball team lines up along the base line to congratulate junior Alison Nowak on her home run hit against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Friday, April 19 at the Maynard R. Johnson Field.

[Photo] 30 wins, zero losses, conference champions

Sydney Mohr, Features Editor
May 1, 2019
The Winona State softball team lines up along the base line to congratulate junior Alison Nowak on her home run hit against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Friday, April 19 at the Maynard R. Johnson Field.

[Photo] Softball sees 24th consecutive victory

Sydney Mohr, Features Editor
April 24, 2019
Winona State Student Senate met on Wednesday, April 17 in the Purple Rooms, one of the main topics discussed was the availability of textbooks for popular general education courses.

[Photo] Senate talks textbook reserve

Kelly Johnson, News Reporter
April 24, 2019
Scott Ellinghuysen, the vice president for finance and administration services and chief financial officer, explains the projections for the 2020 fiscal year budget on Thursday, April 18 in the Haake Conference Room. The forum was open to students and faculty and presented a rough outline of the 2019-20 school year.

[Photo] University budget continues unfinalized

Kristin Kovalsky, News Reporter
April 24, 2019
International Student Darrant Nyanusi shows resilience through being a leader on campus. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya Nyanusi is in his second year at Winona State majoring in mass communications.

[Photo] Resilience Profile: Darrant Nyanusi

Sydney Mohr, Features Editor
April 10, 2019
On Tuesday, April 26 a Winona man broke into an apartment building housing Winona State students. The man was later identified as Steven Edward Miller who now faces charges for first-degree burglary and indecent exposure

[Photo] Naked man breaks into apartment

Erin Jones, Copy Editor
April 3, 2019
Senior Kari Schneiss and junior Taylor Juresh are the founders of the Winona State chapter of the Green Bandana Project, a national program that brings awareness to mental health issues. Information about the project can be found in The WELL and on the Winona State website.

[Photo] Green Bandana Project reaches Winona State

Kelly Johnson, News Reporter
March 6, 2019
Senior forward Tommy Gathje attempts a shot during a game against Minnesota Sate Mankato on Saturday, Feb. 23 in McCown Gymnasium. Gathje finished off his last regular season game with a personal best game scoring record of 22 points and helped lead the team to a 84-56 win against the Mavericks.

[Photo] Men’s basketball takes down No. 1 Mankato

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2019
Sophomore Emma Fee attempts to pass to a teammate during a game against Minnesota State University-Mankato on Saturday, Feb. 23 in McCown Gymnasium.

[Photo] Women’s basketball gets rocked at home

Lauren Lott, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2019
Physics Professor Carl Ferkinhoff and his team were recently awarded the National Science Foundation Career Grant for their research mapping galaxies that existed near the beginning of the universe and range from 7 billion light years away to 13 billion. Pictured above, Ferkinhoff explains how the research is conducted by observing the data they collect.

[Photo] Assistant physics professor awarded grant

Kelly Johnson, News Reporter
February 27, 2019
Winona State University alum and first-time author Robert Junghans visited Winona State on Saturday, Feb. 23 to promote the release of his first book. “Cloud Warriors” is a historical fiction set in two different time periods and asks the moral question is living longer worth the price? Junghans spoke in the Somsen Engagement Center to discuss his path to publication and inspirations as a writer.

[Photo] Winona State alum publishes debut novel

Zach Bailey, Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2019
A personal narrative on bi erasure

A personal narrative on bi erasure

Nicole Girgen, Photo Editor
February 13, 2019
Sophomore Emily Kieck weaves around a University of Mary player on Saturday, February 9 in McCown Gymnasium. The Warriors took home two wins, scoring 84-46 on Friday and 57-54 on Saturday.

[Photo] Pickrain and Kieck lead the way to home sweep

Lauren Lott, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2019
Players from Minot State University move to intercept a free-throw from sophomore Devin Whitelow on Friday, Feb. 8 in McCown Gymnasium. The Warriors lost 72-87 on Friday but came back with a win against the University of Mary scoring 84-56.

[Photo] Wagner leads the way in weekend split

Christopher Edwards, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2019
Sophomore guard Emily Kieck looks to pass the ball to a teammate during a game against the University of Sioux Falls on Saturday, January 26. The team took away two wins against Southwest Minnesota State University and Sioux Falls scoring 71-69 and 64-50, bringing their season record to 10 wins and eight losses.

[Photo] Women’s basketball increases record to 10-8

Lauren Lott, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2019
Chi Alpha is a national organization affiliated with 350 campuses and local roots as a campus ministry at Winona State. Starting each weekly Thursday meeting with a musical performance by staff members, all in attendance joins in and the time is used to connect with God.

[Photo] Student allegations spark controversy

Madelyn Swenson, Sports Editor
January 30, 2019
Printed for the Feb. 5, 2018 issue: A bug trap uncleaned by a landlord who’s tenants have said does “the bare minimum to fix the issue” that has persisted since September 2017. Dwight Casper is one of many Winona landlords who supposedly don’t do their part to make their properties livable for students who rent, causing much unnecessary stress and uncomfortable housing situations.

Best of 2018: a year in review

Nicole Girgen, Photo Editor
January 23, 2019
The west entrance of Phelps Hall has been blocked off pending reconstruction after it was discovered that the foundation had worn away. With no set date for completion, and a cost of $250,000, facilities coordinator Steve Ronkowski hopes that construction will be started by January or February of 2019.

[Photo] Campus takes steps to fix Phelps Hall stairs

Rachel Hollcraft, News Reporter
November 28, 2018
Players charge onto the field, ripping through the banner for the last time this year on Saturday, Nov. 10. This game served as senior day to honor players and cheerleaders on their last game at Winona State. The Warriors took home a 24-20 win against Concordia University, St. Paul bringing the season record to eight wins and three losses.

A season’s end: a story in photos

Nicole Girgen, Photo Editor
November 14, 2018
The Winona State Football team faced off against Concordia University, St. Paul on Saturday, November 10 at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium. The Warriors ended the last game of the year and senior day on a high note, taking home a close win with a score of 24-20.

[Photo] Football season ends with heroic comeback

Barry Allen, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2018
Players on the Winona State Women’s Rugby team go in to tackle a player from La Crosse at a match last spring, the Black Katts are moving from Division one to Division two this year.

[Photo] Black Katts announce move to DI Midwest League

Mitchell Breuer, Editor-In-Chief
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.

[Photo] ‘Afternoons with Aiden’ accompanies therapist

Kellen Brandt, Features Reporter
October 24, 2018
Congressional candidate Dan Feehan spoke at the Get Out the Vote Rally on Monday, Oct. 22 in the Student Activity Center. One major topic was to get out and vote. Feehan knew that the audience was voting so he challenged them to get others to join.

[Photo] Congressional candidate visits Winona State

Madelyn Swenson, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Like many of Winona State’s policies the university’s dry campus policy was crafted by the Minnesota State Drug and Alcohol Policy and the Board of Trustees. All requests to allow alcohol at campus based events go through President Olson, who says one of the most common event requests he receives is for weddings.

[Photo] President Olson talks dry campus

Morgan Reddekopp, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2018
Winona State University wine glasses are set on in the Winona State bookstore. Winona State, which is a dry campus, sells multiple drinkware items which are typically used for alcoholic beverages.

[Photo] Dry campus sends mixed signals

Morgan Reddekopp, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2018
Head Coach Tom Sawyer celebrates a big win with his team after the homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 6 in the Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium. The Warriors won 54-13 against the University of Mary Marauders, heading into the last half of their season with four wins and two losses.

Warrior Homecoming 2018: a story in photos

Nicole Girgen, Photo Editor
October 10, 2018
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October 2, 2018
One of the offices in Minne Hall are included in the recent break-ins in the Winona State area. More recent break-ins include Maxwell and Gildemeister Halls, as well as multiple off-campus locations.

[Photo] String of Winona State break-ins continues

Erin Jones, Copy Editor
September 19, 2018
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