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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
This once-a-year event aims to uplift the voices of sexual assault survivors through various activities such as speakers, creative demonstrations, as well as a marching protest through Winona.
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
“Monkey Man,” considered by some critics as the south-Asian “John Wick”, makes an amazing rendition of Indian culture and important themes surrounding it, highlighting the community known as ”Hijra.”
“Monkey Man” Available in Film Theaters Around USA
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
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?
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 Universitys 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 Schroeders 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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