by Guest Blogger | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’ve always been one to enjoy a good adventure now and again, but unless I impulsively drive out of town, it’s always a struggle to plan a trip out of Winona. It’s nice, it’s safe, and I know where everything is. If I need coffee or a place to write, I know where to...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
As a traveler coming from the small river town of Winona to the bustling metropolitan that is London, there can be a bit of a culture shock. Green space is a bit reduced from what we’re used to and towering buildings replace the green bluffs that line our beloved...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
They say that if you shoot for the moon, you will (hopefully) land among the stars. I know many of you may have grown up with majestic mascots like Eagles, Hawkeyes, Falcons, and even the Ravens as a symbol of strength and agility. But I argue that the bird most...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Read it or live it. Why not both? We have all taken a class and had expectations for it. Sometimes we will think the professor will be great or that the class will talk about what we’re interested in and it backfires. Classes are meant to prepare us for something in...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Bloedow’s Bakery is to Winona as St. Paul’s Cathedral is to London. However, at first, I did not understand its importance to the city of London – after all, it doesn’t even have donuts! Just like a newcomer in Winona trying a Bloedow’s donut for the first time,...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
The United States, and in particular, Winona, Minnesota, are wonderful places to live. But as Americans, we take some aspects of our lives in America for granted, forgetting that the rest of the world doesn’t exist the same way. A view of London from the top of St....
by Guest Blogger | Apr 25, 2018 | Intellectual, Social, Wellness Blog, Winona
As many of you all know, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As a Peer Educator and Victim advocate, it is my duty to Winona State to educate our students and staff about Gender-Based Violence, and provide assistance to those who have experienced GBV. This is...
by Guest Blogger | Mar 29, 2018 | Feature Post
One resource on campus that’s not talked about enough is the Writing Center. Like many of the other resources on campus, the Writing Center is free for students. At the Writing Center, we can help with any part of the writing process: anything from brainstorming to...
by Guest Blogger | Feb 21, 2018 | Campus Life Blog
It was my sophomore year when I applied to Health & Wellness Services for the Student Assistant Position. It was my first job in college and I didn’t know what to expect from a student worker position. I was worried about schedule conflicts, workload, and time...
by Guest Blogger | Jan 24, 2018 | Wellness
Headaches, sleepiness, irritability, lethargy, depression, muscle pain, stiffness, cramping, lack of concentration, insomnia, dizziness, and anxiety. All of these are symptoms of caffeine withdrawal. Photo by Kelsa Katzfey ’21 The Challenge Over the course of...