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Ron Strege in his office. He is the director of the Warrior Success Center. He was selected as Outstanding Service Faculty Member at WSU.
Ron Strege – Winner of the Award for Excellence in University Services
Island City Brewing is currently featuring art made by Julia Kopperud in their Artist Rotation, from November 5th to December 5th.
I Exist to Experience Creation: Julia Kopperud at Island City Brewing
Winona State University Student poses for a photo, wearing a mask before safely accessing the dining hall.
COVID-19 Protocol is Nothing to Cough at
Dr. Alan Dunbar, Associate Professor of Voice at WSU interviewed Nick Offerman on On Nov.14, 2023
“Be Kind” A Conversation with Nick Offerman
Phelps Hall, built in 1909, is home to Mass Communications and Psychology.
The Silent but Deadly Curse of not being a Nursing or Education Major
Taylor Pagel plays as a middle blocker and wears jersey number 22.
Winona State Women’s Volleyball: Senior’s Profile
NSIC Basketball match between Winona State and Concordia University at Winona on 21st November.
Winona State snags a win in their first conference game
Noah Pappas high-fiving some young fans during the Warrior walk.
Player Profile: Noah Pappas
A smiley group photo from the womens volleyball team.
Women’s Volleyball Season Recap: Winona State University
Third Year, Quarterback Cole Stenstrom faces off against a Minot State defensive player.
Seniors Sent Off With a Win Against Minot State
On Nov. 16, 2023, choreographer and dancer Leila Awadallah performed a work-in-progress dance in the Gretchen Cohenour Studio in Memorial Hall. Awadallah’s work-in-progress piece was a combination of traditional Palestinian movements and verbal statements that have been found in the accounts of the horrors occurring in Gaza during the months of October and November.
Students and Faculty Respond to the War on Gaza
Listen to Us: Students Vocalize Racist and Sexist Professors at Winona State
Reanne Weil, Winonan staff member from Spring 2023 to Fall 2023. Thank you for all you do.
Reanne – Editor Farewell
The Native Land of Wenonah
Kendall Sweet Potato Casserole.
The Poll: What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
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
Jake Gifford prepares himself in the journey to try each station at the Jack Kane Dining Hall this past week on September 28th, 2023.
Far from Mundane: A Review of Jack Kane
“A Haunting in Venice” released this September marks the third classic Christie Novel that Kenneth Branagh has adapted.
A Classic Whodunit: A Haunting in Venice
WSU students being interviewed for The Poll.
The Poll: Are you a Feminist?
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
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
Editor Farewell: McKenna Scherer
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
Screengrab from the movie Priscilla released in theaters on October 27, 2023.
“Priscilla:” A Calm And Collected Biopic
Movie poster for “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Five Nights at Freddy’s is an adaptation of the video game that was released in 2014. The adapation stars Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard and Elizabeth Lail and became the highest grossing horror film of the year almost instantly.
Five Night at Freddy’s: Videogame Brought to the Big Screens
Photo from visitwinona.com. “Sometimes There’s Wine,” an entertaining comedy show, was presented at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts from Nov. 3 - 12. The show was a collection of four micro-narratives that all came together by the end of the play.
“Sometimes There’s Wine” Play Review
Pooja Goswami Pavan performed improvised pieces of Hindustani music, accompanied by classical indian instruments.
International Music Series: Pooja Goswami Pavan A. Pavan and Praful Kelkar
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese, is based on the book written by David Grann. It came out in theaters on Oct. 20, 2023.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Colonialism or Activism?
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
Movie poster for “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Five Nights at Freddy’s is an adaptation of the video game that was released in 2014. The adapation stars Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard and Elizabeth Lail and became the highest grossing horror film of the year almost instantly.
Five Night at Freddy’s: Videogame Brought to the Big Screens
Photo from visitwinona.com. “Sometimes There’s Wine,” an entertaining comedy show, was presented at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts from Nov. 3 - 12. The show was a collection of four micro-narratives that all came together by the end of the play.
“Sometimes There’s Wine” Play Review
Pooja Goswami Pavan performed improvised pieces of Hindustani music, accompanied by classical indian instruments.
International Music Series: Pooja Goswami Pavan A. Pavan and Praful Kelkar
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese, is based on the book written by David Grann. It came out in theaters on Oct. 20, 2023.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Colonialism or Activism?
“Dumb Money” was released in theaters on September 15th and covers the true story of Keith Gill, Wall Street and Reddit.
Reddit takes on Wall Street in “Dumb Money”
On Nov. 16, 2023, choreographer and dancer Leila Awadallah performed a work-in-progress dance in the Gretchen Cohenour Studio in Memorial Hall. Awadallah’s work-in-progress piece was a combination of traditional Palestinian movements and verbal statements that have been found in the accounts of the horrors occurring in Gaza during the months of October and November.
Students and Faculty Respond to the War on Gaza
Listen to Us: Students Vocalize Racist and Sexist Professors at Winona State
Junior student Draconian Rubin Onyx presented his three-set illustration series titled “Three Tales from Broken Men” through a reception in Weber Gallery on Nov. 10. Over $1,000 was raised for The Father Project through Family Service Rochester.
Healing Through Art: “Three Tales from Broken Men” by Draconian Rubin Onyx
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 first room of the haunted floor. Two doctors performing on a patient
Cobwebs to Cleavers: Haunted House on Campus
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
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?
Some of the canned good the warrior cupboard provides. Over 100 stu- dents utilize the warrior cupboard. To access the cupboard, students fill out a form and swipe in the room.
Warrior Cupboard: Huge Resource for Students
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Clara Ueland’s exhibit, “Impressions of Water,” will be at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum until Sept 25, 2022. Her exhibit features 44 pieces of nature-inspired artwork made with the Intaglio process, which involves etching shapes onto copper slides, rolling them with ink and pressing them onto paper.

Minnesota artist’s copper-etched work displayed in MMAM

Heidi Hanson, Features Editor
September 7, 2022
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

Olivia Prondzinski, News Reporter
April 27, 2022
“Reset: 2021” features a selection from 365 photos taken for each day of 2021. Eric Mueller used the project to jump back into creati- vity after the lack of creative drive in 2020.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s first exhibit of 2022: “Reset: 2021”

Heidi Hanson, Features Editor
January 26, 2022

WSU receives largest financial donation in its history

Mitchell Prosser, News Reporter
February 17, 2021

Visiting artist Jamie Ho collaborates with WSU

Kristin Kovalsky, Copy editor
February 10, 2021
Local band Afflatus played at the main stage during “Shut Down Third Street” on Saturday, Sept. 21. “Shut Down Third Street” went up and down Third Street from 12 p.m. - 1 a.m. and involved many local businesses and bands.

Treedome shuts down Third Street

McKenna Scherer, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2019
Hailey Hellenbrand (left) explains to Kiri Sannerud how she created her sculpture at Art Muse on Wednesday, March 20 in Watkins Gallery. Hellenbrands piece was given a second place honorable mention out of the 31 pieces displayed. Over 100 pieces of art were submitted by students to be displayed in the gallery.

Art Muse showcases WSU student talent

Hannah Hippensteel, Features Reporter
March 27, 2019
The Sheer Absoluteness of Being is an art exhibit by artist Charles Lume on display in the Watkins Gallery from Aug. 27-Sept. 18. Lume will be holding a talk on the exhibit on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 4-5 p.m. in Stark 103.

Watkins Gallery shows “Aboutlessness” in a new light

Jorge Ornelas, Features Reporter
September 12, 2018
Community members stroll around Watkins Gallery on Thursday, March 29 to view artwork and poetry created by Winona State students for a gallery titled “Exquisite Cadavers & Monstrous Constructions” that features corpse-esque art created to celebrate Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Frankenstein bicentennial ends with a bang

Morghan Lemmenes and Lauren Saner
April 4, 2018

Students and alumni showcase work

Morgan Reddekopp, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2018
A view from the second floor of the Watkins Gallery into the Anda Tanaka Printmaking on the Prairie exhibit. The exhibit will be featured at Winona State from January 10-31 and is open during the weekday.

Watkins Gallery explores mental illness through art

Lauren Gennerman, Features Reporter
January 17, 2018
Three of Carey’s paintings show Carey’s vantage point on Rabbit Island in Lake Superior during his most recent artist residency. Carey has been selected to do artist residencies in several locations around the world, including the Arctic Circle.

New Mexico artist showcases paintings, holds reception

Morghan Lemmenes, Features Editor
September 6, 2017
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