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When we all come together for university events, it’s easy to see a sea of purple and label us collectively as Warriors. However, not every Warrior is alike.<\/p>\n
Some Warriors enjoy sports while others prefer hiking; some like music while others appreciate movies.<\/p>\n
For any student who loves nothing more than cozying up with a good book and reading for hours or writing until their heart is content, check out these 10 campus clubs<\/a> and five spots in downtown Winona that will make the Bookworm Warrior feel right at home.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Campus Clubs” image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/3-29A.jpg” alt=”Student reading while walking in the library” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Campus Clubs” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”1. Her Campus” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Her Campus Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n Her Campus<\/a> is a national organization that serves as an online news magazine and blog platform for a female collegiate audience.<\/p>\n At WSU, it’s a student-run club that provides aspiring authors the opportunity to freely write articles of all topics and build a virtual portfolio to share with family, friends and future employers.<\/p>\n Don’t be fooled by the name, though\u2014all students are more than welcome to join, even males!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”2. Winona Wordsmiths” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Winona Wordsmiths Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n Winona Wordsmiths<\/a> is a WSU club that brings together creative writers.<\/p>\n Students not only share and edit one another\u2019s original pieces, but also encourage their peers to achieve their best writing potential\u2014meaning an instant network of writers to lean on when you’re stuck in writer\u2019s block.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”3. The Winonan” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Winonan Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n The Winonan<\/em><\/a> is WSU\u2019s campus newspaper.<\/p>\n Students itching to become reporters are given the opportunity to cover stories that affect people’s lives within the university community, with topics ranging from sports to professors to resources and events.<\/p>\n Besides the pride of having your name published in a physical newspaper, The Winonan<\/em>\u00a0staff are also paid for their contributions (talk about bonus!).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”4. Satori” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Satori Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n Satori\u00a0<\/em><\/a>is the literary arts magazine at WSU. It’s comprised of select poetry, art, and prose submissions, as well as the three winning pieces from the Winona Prize in Creative Writing (keep reading for more details).<\/p>\n If you’re interested in having your work published, you’re welcome and encouraged to submit your original pieces, regardless of your year and major.<\/p>\n If you’re interested in being a part of the editorial and review process of the literary arts magazine, you can enroll in ENG 324: Projects in Writing and Language, during Spring semester (Satori\u00a0<\/em>is released every April).<\/p>\n Another perk of being featured in this magazine is receiving a free copy for yourself at the publishing party.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”5. Sigma Tau Delta” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Sigma Tau Delta Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n Sigma Tau Delta<\/a> is WSU\u2019s International English Honor Society.<\/p>\n It’s invitation-only for select undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in and have demonstrated a proficiency in their declared English department program.<\/p>\n Among the benefits of joining Sigma Tau Delta include many scholarship, internship, and publishing opportunities, as well as graduation cords.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”6. Society for Collegiate Journalists” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Society for Collegiate Journalists Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n The\u00a0Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ)<\/a> is a WSU club meant for any student interested in the field of journalism.<\/p>\n Not only does SCJ plan trips to local news stations, newspapers, and conventions, but also it provides Mass Communication-related job listings for its members.<\/p>\n Students are additionally given the opportunity to have their work judged by professionals during their Annual National Contest<\/a>\u2014yet another opportunity for you to begin building your portfolio as a rising reporter.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”7. Winona Prize in Creative Writing” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Winona Prize in Creative Writing Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n The\u00a0Winona Prize in Creative Writing<\/a> is a contest run through the English Department to which students can submit original creative pieces of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.<\/p>\n To submit a manuscript, students must be enrolled full-time at WSU and have completed a WSU creative writing course, which can include ENG 222: Introduction to Creative Writing, or any upper-level creative writing course.<\/p>\n In past years, the winning contestant for each of the three categories receives a $1,500 prize and is featured in that year\u2019s edition of Satori<\/em>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”8. Student International Literacy Association” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Student International Literacy Association Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n The\u00a0Student International Literacy Association<\/a> is a student-run organization that is passionate about spreading the love of reading and writing.<\/p>\n The club\u2019s mission<\/a> is to raise awareness of illiteracy and to promote resources that counter the issue through volunteer opportunities, projects, and informational meetings.<\/p>\n If you dream of a world where everyone has the capability to read and write, you’ll fit right in!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”9. Common Book” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Common Book Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n The\u00a0Common Book<\/a> is a project run through the English Department that brings together the community of WSU readers to discuss a single work.<\/p>\n A new Common Book is selected each academic year based on the issues it raises. It may be incorporated into both the curriculum of multiple WSU courses\u2014including ENG 111: College Reading and Writing\u2014and on-campus events.<\/p>\n Previous events related to chosen works include public readings, lectures and visits from selected authors.<\/p>\n The Common Book Project is a great opportunity for you to widen your literature repertoire and to become more involved with your collegiate community.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”10. Great River Reading Series” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Great River Reading Series Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n The\u00a0Great River Reading Series<\/a> brings published authors to WSU each year.<\/p>\n Poets, fiction writers, and non-fiction writers alike have the opportunity to visit certain creative writing and literature classes and to give a public reading of a selected work of theirs.<\/p>\n If you’re eager to meet successful writers, you don’t want to miss out on these annual events.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Downtown Winona” image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/3-29.jpg” alt=”A Winona bookstore” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Downtown Winona” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”1. Chapter 2 Books” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Chapter 2 Books Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n Located on 121 West 3rd Street,\u00a0Chapter 2 Books<\/a>\u00a0is roughly a 10-minute walk from WSU.<\/p>\n This bookstore houses over 15,000 books in stock that come with an affordable price tag for book-hungry college students.<\/p>\n You can also buy, sell, and trade vinyl records and CDs, so there truly is something for everyone!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”2. Paperbacks & Pieces” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Paperbacks & Pieces Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n Located on 429 Mankato Avenue,\u00a0Paperbacks and Pieces<\/a> is about a five-minute car drive from campus.<\/p>\n This bookstore is known to be the oldest and largest\u2014it claims to have over 35,000 titles in stock\u2014in Winona since 1977, promising bookworms both character and a wide selection of genres.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”3. A-Z Collectibles” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”A-Z Collectibles Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Located on 152 Main Street, A-Z Collectibles<\/a> is less than a five-minute walk from WSU.<\/p>\n This bookstore is guaranteed to take any customer down memory lane with their featured stock of antique goods and collectibles, including used books and other unique finds.<\/p>\n If you’re a history buff or bargain hunter, you’ll probably never want to leave.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”4. Jimmy Jams” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Jimmy Jams Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n Located on 113 East 3rd Street,\u00a0Jimmy Jams<\/a> is about a 15-minute walk from campus.<\/p>\n For the non-conventional reader, this bookstore sells comic books and graphic novels, along with video and board games, and even DVDs.<\/p>\n Jimmy Jams also buys video games and DVDs\u2014some extra cash may come in handy for anyone jonesing for something to munch on while devouring a page-turner.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”5. Winona Public Library” content_max_width=”1100px” admin_label=”Winona Public Library Blurb” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n