by Guest Blogger | Mar 23, 2023 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog, Residence Life
When it comes to Minnesota weather, no one has any clue what is going on. One minute it’s like we are stuck inside a snow globe and the next it’s like we might actually see the sun for more than a fleeting second. I like to call this in-between transition...
by Guest Blogger | Jan 26, 2023 | Wellness, Wellness Blog, Winona
Whether you’re a college student, professor or just simply a human being, sleep is an essential part of life. Getting 7-9 hours of sleep as a young adult each night is extremely important, but as a college student, school and work can complicate reaching the...
by Guest Blogger | May 9, 2022 | Academics, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Commencement, Nursing Program
Editor’s note: We found this Spring 2022 Commencement speech by Amanda Peterson, who graduated with a master’s degree from the Department of Graduate Nursing, to be so insightful and true to students’ experiences, that we decided to publish it....
by Guest Blogger | Mar 24, 2022 | Admissions Blog, Residence Life
Let’s be honest, one of the scariest things to think about when heading off to college is who your roommate will be. WSU offers a roommate request process, but if you don’t request a roommate, it’s totally fine! Many of our students are paired with someone they did...
by Guest Blogger | Mar 21, 2022 | Blog Slider, Community, Featured Post, Homepage Slider
Written by: WSU Alum Shane Carlson ’16 “It’s a small world,” is a mostly overused cliché, yet in this improbable story, the cliché happens to hold more than a little truth. Three former Winona State University alumni and student-athletes had never crossed paths...
by Guest Blogger | Mar 2, 2022 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog, Feature Post
Spring break is coming up, which is exciting! What’s better than a week off in the middle of the semester to give yourself some time to relax? But, Spring Break can get expensive if you are planning to travel—plus the added stress of figuring out where to go and what...
by Guest Blogger | Jan 28, 2022 | COVID-19, Cultural & Social Topics, Feature Post, Wellness, Wellness Blog
Whether you’re for the COVID-19 vaccine or against it, getting the shot is something everyone seems to have an opinion about. Now, before you stop reading, I want to let you know that my intention in writing this is not to tell you to drop what you’re...
by Guest Blogger | Dec 7, 2021 | Campus Life Blog
Heading home for winter break? Here are 5 things to think about: 1. Figure out what to pack: Make a list of essential items you will need while you are home. The semester break is also a great time to take some stuff home that may be cluttering your room. 2. Set...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 4, 2021 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog, Feature Post, homecoming
Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for the 2021 Homecoming CELEBRATION! As the leaves start to change color, the WSU campus is buzzing with excitement for the return of our home sweet homecoming. And I couldn’t be more ecstatic for it. Due to COVID-19,...
by Guest Blogger | Sep 8, 2021 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog, Feature Post, Travel
Taken by Shannon Brown in 2018 near the Amazon Rainforest Studying abroad is something students come to Winona State for, but COVID-19 has kind of put a wrench in things. Don’t stress! We’ve got you covered with what you can do right now to get your ducks in a row....
