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Drug abuse is an epidemic that rages throughout America, and unfortunately, those falling victim are younger and younger. The guest speakers from RIPple Drug Education & Awareness, mothers of children who were unfortunately lost to drug use, shed light on the dangers of drug usage and offer important information on how to potentially save lives.
A Mother’s Warning Against the Dangers of Fentanyl
Uncle Gill's Cut'z pop-up barbershop offered not only accessible hair care but also a safe space for students of color.
Uncle Gill’s Cut’z Pop-Up Barbershop at the WELL
Winona local Corey Tomesh shared his story of how he became a successful entrepreneur with Winona State students.
An Evening With an Entrepreneur – Corey Tomesh
The news of a potential freeze of federal grants and loans shook students across the U.S., leaving them wondering if those receiving aid would be able to afford a continued education.
The Trump Administration’s Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans
Housing can be a brutal task for students. The workshop hosted at WSU educated them on their rights as renters and how to make the right choices when living off campus.
Winona State Hosts Renter’s Rights Workshop
Intramural sports offers a great outlet for students who aren't necessarily looking for the extreme commitment or process of Winona State athletics but still desire a competitive, driven workout!
Intramural Basketball in McCown Lights Up a Frozen February
Winona State Men's Basketball team earned two clean wins over their weekend at home.
Clean Sweep From the Warrior Men’s Basketball
Winona State women's basketball tacked a win and a loss onto their score sheet in the NSIC.
Warriors Split Final Home Series Against UMary and Minot State
The Winona State's gymnastics team put their best into their meet, displaying impressive skills and even better scores to match.
Warriors Gymnastics Flourish Against Hamline University for Senior Night
Isaiah Thompson (15) goes to tack another point onto the Warriors scoreboard.
The Race to Qualify for the NSIC
Intramural sports offers a great outlet for students who aren't necessarily looking for the extreme commitment or process of Winona State athletics but still desire a competitive, driven workout!
Intramural Basketball in McCown Lights Up a Frozen February
Drug abuse is an epidemic that rages throughout America, and unfortunately, those falling victim are younger and younger. The guest speakers from RIPple Drug Education & Awareness, mothers of children who were unfortunately lost to drug use, shed light on the dangers of drug usage and offer important information on how to potentially save lives.
A Mother’s Warning Against the Dangers of Fentanyl
Uncle Gill's Cut'z pop-up barbershop offered not only accessible hair care but also a safe space for students of color.
Uncle Gill’s Cut’z Pop-Up Barbershop at the WELL
Winona local Corey Tomesh shared his story of how he became a successful entrepreneur with Winona State students.
An Evening With an Entrepreneur – Corey Tomesh
WSU's Students for Reproductive Justice Club is taking donations in efforts to create care kits for abortion patients around Minnesota.
The Impact of Direct Action: Care Kit Drive at Winona State University
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
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Letter to the Editor: Student Organizing: Why the restrictions?
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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
A Real Pain is available to watch on Hulu for those interested in watching for themselves.
A Real Pain Review: Two Cousins and Grief
Dancescape, an ongoing tradition for Winona State, demonstrates the beauty of dance and the strong emotions that can be both evoked and conveyed by the performance.
Dancescape: The Art of Performance
Companion is now available in film theaters all around the world, and I recommend it to anyone reading. 
Companion: Good for Her!
The Frozen River Film Festival allowed students to snag a sneak-peek at the documentaries that will be shown during the festival dates.
Frozen River Film Festival Hosts a Preview Night for Students
WSU English Majors and friends travelled to the Guthrie Theater to see A Midsummer Night's Dream, a much different experience than simply reading the old words on a page.
WSU Students Enter the World of Shakespeare with A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Dancescape, an ongoing tradition for Winona State, demonstrates the beauty of dance and the strong emotions that can be both evoked and conveyed by the performance.
Dancescape: The Art of Performance
WSU English Majors and friends travelled to the Guthrie Theater to see A Midsummer Night's Dream, a much different experience than simply reading the old words on a page.
WSU Students Enter the World of Shakespeare with A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Eric Brisson wowed the crowd at the faculty recital, sharing his passion for music with the attending guests through song.
Winona State’s Eric Brisson Shares His Passion at Faculty Recital
All of these winners prove that you should take chances. For the writers among the student population, the deadline for the next issue of the Satori is February 17th.
Taking a Chance: The Winona Prize 2025
More Than Just Posters: “Get Out and Vote” Student Poster Event
A Real Pain is available to watch on Hulu for those interested in watching for themselves.
A Real Pain Review: Two Cousins and Grief
Companion is now available in film theaters all around the world, and I recommend it to anyone reading. 
Companion: Good for Her!
The Frozen River Film Festival allowed students to snag a sneak-peek at the documentaries that will be shown during the festival dates.
Frozen River Film Festival Hosts a Preview Night for Students
Anora is available to watch on streaming services.
Anora: A Successful Disappointment
Eric Brisson wowed the crowd at the faculty recital, sharing his passion for music with the attending guests through song.
Winona State’s Eric Brisson Shares His Passion at Faculty Recital
WSU's Students for Reproductive Justice Club is taking donations in efforts to create care kits for abortion patients around Minnesota.
The Impact of Direct Action: Care Kit Drive at Winona State University
While the common notion amongst college students is that RAs live to ruin the fun, in reality, they are students too and they put in plenty of work to make the living environment for their residents supportive and welcoming.
Breaking the Stigma Surrounding RA’s
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
One of the new little robots rides along the pathways of Winona State, heading to its next food delivery on campus.
Food Delivery Robots Run Loose in Winona
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
Intramural sports offers a great outlet for students who aren't necessarily looking for the extreme commitment or process of Winona State athletics but still desire a competitive, driven workout!
Intramural Basketball in McCown Lights Up a Frozen February
Drug abuse is an epidemic that rages throughout America, and unfortunately, those falling victim are younger and younger. The guest speakers from RIPple Drug Education & Awareness, mothers of children who were unfortunately lost to drug use, shed light on the dangers of drug usage and offer important information on how to potentially save lives.
A Mother’s Warning Against the Dangers of Fentanyl
Uncle Gill's Cut'z pop-up barbershop offered not only accessible hair care but also a safe space for students of color.
Uncle Gill’s Cut’z Pop-Up Barbershop at the WELL
WSU's Students for Reproductive Justice Club is taking donations in efforts to create care kits for abortion patients around Minnesota.
The Impact of Direct Action: Care Kit Drive at Winona State University
Traversing being a student and working can be difficult, especially when also attempting to simply be human.
Balancing Act: School-Work-Life Balance at Winona State
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