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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?
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
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
Dr. Heidi Morrison’s Book Talk: “Lived Resistance Against the War on Palestinian Children”
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
In a doubles match, the Warriors put their all in to achieve a win.
Women’s Tennis Completes Successful Fall Pre-Season
The Warriors display their play-to-win attitude against Concordia University.
Winning Streak Ends for the Warrior Women’s Volleyball Team
Warrior Chloe Turner (#5) battles against an opposing player for the ball, a display of the teams desire to play to win.
Winona State Women’s Soccer Takes Another Win on Alumni Day
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
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
Student actors provide spooky scenes for those moving through the haunted floor event.
Prentiss-Lucas Hall Hosts a Spooky Haunted Floor for Halloween
“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?
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
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
"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
“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
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
"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
“Late night with the devil” is now available on Hulu, and it is a great movie for this Halloween season.
“Late Night with the Devil” and Commentary on AI in the Film Industry
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
“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?
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
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Winona State University's Newspaper since 1919

The Winonan
Gabriel Hathaway

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief

Gabriel Hathaway (he/his/him) is the Editor-in-Chief of The Winonan as of Fall 2022. This is Hathaway’s third year of writing for The Winonan. Previously, Hathaway has taken up the roles of Features Reporter, Copy Editor, and Features Editor.

Hathaway is currently in his fourth and final year at Winona State University. Hathaway majors in English Writing with a double minor in Journalism and Mass Communication. In addition to being the Editor-in-Chief of The Winonan, Hathaway is also the President of the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ).

In his free time, Hathaway enjoys exploring Winona and getting involved in the community. Hathaway also enjoys binging TV and collecting cool-looking rocks with his fiancée.

All content by Gabriel Hathaway
Smiling brightly, Gabriel Hathaway says goodbye to The Winonan.

Editor Farewell: Gabriel Hathaway

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2023
“What I’ve discovered over my career is that any person can write at least one good poem,” Armstrong said. “It’s almost impossible to go through my class and not write at least one good poem.”

Armstrong retires, 20 years of learning at Winona State

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 12, 2023
Louisa Schirmackcher and Kailey Doeseckle performing “Man or Muppet“ for their first ever talent show.

Wenonah Players: persevering through performance

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2023
Jena Archer, a graduate student at the Winona State University Writing Center. With the English graduate program’s funding being cut, the Writing Center’s available hours could drop as low as 30 to 40 hours which would challenge the center to keep open.

Impacts of English’s graduate program ending by Spring 2024

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 15, 2023
A group of three Winona State University students found a missing dog on Jan. 29, 2023. They were able to usher it into their Jeep Wrangler to warm up and proceeded to call 911 to help reunite the dog with its owner.

WSU students find and return lost dog

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 3, 2023
Rachel Drenckhahn and Tyler Janssen were named as prize winners for Winona State University's annual Creative Writing Competition. Three different categories of fiction, nonfiction and poetry were available for students to compete in. Drenckhahn, a third-year English writing major, won both fiction and poetry while Janssen took the prize for non-fiction.

Winners of Winona Prize announced

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 8, 2023
Winona State University Children’s Center plans to make upgrades to their playgrounds on the premise of Helble Hall. These changes will seek to better the safety and enjoyment of children.

The WSU Children’s Center raising funds for improved outdoor play spaces

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
January 25, 2023
Four students partook in a panel on Nov. 17 to answer questions about their time studying abroad from Winona State. Pictured from left to right are: Sara Yager Allison Kleman, Annika Schultz, and Renae Ingalls.

Study Abroad Office hosts informational panel with study abroad alumni

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2022
Alfred Matthew Yankovic (AKA Weird Al) and Daniel Radcliffe.

Weird Al surprises fans with new music accompanying biopic

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 16, 2022
Dr. Jennifer Anderson has begun hosting monthly opportunities to view various exciting objects in the night sky. The observatory resides on top of Minné Hall. These meetings rely on clear night skies which gazers rely heavily on.

Gateway to the stars: observatory reopens!

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 2, 2022
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

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 19, 2022
The First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series was returned on Oct. 4 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse after a two year hiatus.

A Homecoming: Steve McCown headlines return of writers series

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 12, 2022
Winona State alum releases first feature film

Winona State alum releases first feature film

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 5, 2022
Winona State University’s English graduate students are struggling to find assistantship positions due to decreasing availability from lower funding. These positions are often vital in graduate students' studies and attracting new students to the program.

English graduate programs face issues due to funding

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 21, 2022
The second annual "I Love WSU Day" was hosted Sept. 7 on campus. The event aimed to show off available clubs and offer a wide variety of activities for students like a dunk tank, mini-golf, and brightly colored inflatables.

“I Love WSU Day” returns bigger and better for second year

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 14, 2022
On September 3rd, the Biden Administration announced that the Department of Education would be cancelling $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers earning $125,000 or less per year. An additional $10,000 would be forgiven for Pell Grant recipients.

Winona State Reacts to Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2022
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

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 27, 2022
Writer, poet, and professor, Melissa Range, visited Winona State University on April 12 to conclude the John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series. Range read from her poetry book, "Scriptorium", as well as several other poems that would be included in her upcoming work.

Great River Reading Series presents poet Melissa Range

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2022
Housing and Residence Life threw the “Spring Formal” event after students at Winona State University approached Housing and Com- munity Mentor students with the idea for a dance. For students who never got to attend their high school proms due to COVID-19, the Spring Formal was set up similarly to a traditional prom dance.

Spring Formal brings prom-like dance to Winona State

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2022
Winona State University hosted the Engineering Machine Design Contest for the first time on April 1, 2022 in the Science Laboratory Center (SLC) Atrium. Charla Miertschin, the dean for the college of science and engineering and one of the Engineering Machine Design Contest organizers, said Winona State plans to host the event again next year.

Winona State hosts regional machine design contest for the first time

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2022
Che was greeted with a packed auditorium of students and community members thanks to the Lyceum speakers series. While it wasn’t a stand-up comedy performance, there were still many smiles and laughs during the night. Che gave insight on what it was like to be a writer/performer for Saturday Night Live and what he hoped to accomplish in the future.

Winona State University hosts “Saturday Night Live” writer and star Michael Che

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 30, 2022
Super Smash Bros. is a popular Nintendo video game series that pits a wide variety of characters from different franchises against each other. Players can select a fighter and compete against other players to be victorious.

Profile: Winona Super Smash Brothers Club

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 23, 2022

Great River Reading Series hosts author Shannon Olson

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2022
Barnes & Nobles College replacing the Winona State University Bookstore. It is important for the switch to happen this spring semester so that the Barnes and Noble may be acclimated for fall 2022. Currently, clothing and office supplies are 20 percent off, art supplies are 50 percent off and clearance items are an additional 50 percent off at the Bookstore

Barnes & Noble College to replace WSU Bookstore

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 23, 2022
Contributed by Patrick Lichty. “The Ghost of Umm al Quwain”, an NFT by Patrick Lichty. This is a digital recreation of the mysterious abandoned 1970s Russian cargo plane currently located at the Umm Al Quwain Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

The NFT and crypto craze: What are NFTs?

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 16, 2022

Frozen River Film Festival returns in hybrid format for 17th year

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 9, 2022

Submissions open for 52nd annual edition of “Satori”

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 2, 2022
Associate English professor Karen Schroeder's newly published second book, "Fringe Rhetorics: Con- spiracy Theories and the Paranormal".

English professor publishes book on conspiracies, paranormal

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
January 26, 2022

Winona State struggling with student worker shortage

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 17, 2021

Mass Communication Dept. Aims to Be ‘Future- Forward’

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2021
Alumni Engagement, formerly known as Alumni Relations, received a remodel to their office along photography editor with the rebranding in June of 2021. The new office, located in Somsen 206, is much more spacious and has a “theme of home sweet home,”

Alumni Engagement rebrand highlights alumni achievements

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 3, 2021
Michael Kleber-Diggs (MKD), a poet, essayist and literary critic from Minneapolis, visited Winona State University for a series of talks and poetry readings Tuesday, Oct. 19 as part of The John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series

Profile: Michael Kleber-Diggs

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2021

THAD presents first in-person performance since 2019

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 20, 2021
One banner event during homecoming week was the homecoming concert, the first concert on campus since fall of 2019, sponsored by the Warrior Entertainment Network and the Homecoming Committee

Homecoming concert hosts musicians popular on TikTok

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 13, 2021

Creative writing competition Winona Prize returns

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2021
Lynda Brzezinski is the campus counselor and professor who facilitates the Pet A Therapy Dog event, held every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. through Oct. 27. The event was virtual last year, but returned to an in-person format this semester with extra precautions.

Pet a Therapy Dog event returns in-person

Gabriel Hathaway and Carter Hilde
September 22, 2021
Chi Alpha now meets in their building, Chi Alpha Student Center, across the street from campus, located at 402 Main St. Winona Minn. In a recent move, Chi Alpha decided to no longer be a club at Winona State, ‘effective immediately.’

Chi Alpha no longer a Winona State University club

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 15, 2021
Lourdes Hall, now sitting empty of student life and activity, its parking lots empty as well.

Closure of West Campus displaces students & staff

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
September 8, 2021

The Ramaley Research Celebration sees 15th year

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 25, 2021

Warrior Entertainment Network hosts museum gala

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
April 7, 2021
Students participating in the Super Smash Bros. tournament held in the Warrior Esports Lounge from 7-10 p.m. on March 25. From left to right: Samantha Soroos, Jarred Schmitz, Luke Torian and two more students.

Super Smash Bros. tournament a success

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2021

Club fair falls short due to ‘Zoom-fatigue’

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 17, 2021

Local art museum makes ‘pandemic-pivot’

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
March 10, 2021

WSU celebrates Black History Month

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2021

Annual Frozen River Film Festival occurs virtually for the first time

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 17, 2021

Student radio station goes HD

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2021

Bloedow’s Bakery continues to see community support

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2021

Winona honors veterans

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2020
The new ALDI, located at 1443 Service Drive in Winona, opens starting on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. According to their website, they provide “fresh produce and everyday essentials at the low prices you need.”

Winona welcomes new grocery store

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
November 11, 2020
The Winona Fine Arts Commission is launching the Winona Poetry Walk on Oct. 31 outside of Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse downtown to commemorate local poets in Winona. To celebrate local poets, excerpts of poetry by local writers are stamped into the sidewalks.

Poetry walk celebrates local poets

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 28, 2020
Committee searches for common book

Committee searches for common book

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2020
Chapter 2 Books, located on 3rd Street in Winona, is a local used bookstore, selling everything from Shakespeare to Stephanie Meyer. They buy, sell and trade books, magazines, comics, CDs, vinyl records and much more.

Local bookstore withstands COVID

Gabriel Hathaway, Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2020
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