by Samantha Johnson | Apr 25, 2019 | Campus Life Blog
WSU is hosting the first-ever WSU Kindness Week April 29 through May 3, and we’re hosting the #WSUKindness social media contest to help spread that kindness and positivity throughout our community! Tell us about an act of kindness you shared or...
by Samantha Johnson | Apr 10, 2019 | Academics, Campus Life, Support & Resources
Congratulations, class of 2019! The big day is drawing near. I know you have probably gotten a ton of emails regarding preparing for commencement, but if you’re anything like me… you just pin them as important and go back to job hunting and homework without reading...
by Samantha Johnson | Mar 7, 2019 | Campus Life Blog
Who here loves spring break? We want proof! Send us a picture of your favorite spring break memory for a chance to win a prize. It can be a picture from a past spring break or this year. The #WSUBestBreak contest will run from March 8 – March 17....
by Samantha Johnson | Mar 6, 2019 | Physical, Wellness, Wellness Blog
This isn’t my first rodeo. As a senior at Winona State, this will be my fourth and final spring break. Going away for spring break is something I highly recommend you do at least once in your college career. I’m a huge fan of spring break but I’m an even bigger fan of...
by Samantha Johnson | Feb 27, 2019 | Physical, Wellness, Wellness Blog
I’m sure you’ve already heard people telling you the importance of joining clubs and getting involved on campus, yet I have never heard specifics as to why. I can’t tell you about every club we have here at Winona State, but I can give you some very good reasons for...
by Samantha Johnson | Dec 21, 2018 | Campus Life, Money & Finances, Support & Resources
Recently, the WSU Foundation Scholarship application process was changed and now it’s SO EASY. You’re all smart enough to get into college in the first place, so I know that you’re smart enough to give it a shot! How do you apply to scholarships you ask? I’ll...
by Samantha Johnson | Dec 20, 2018 | Campus Life, Money & Finances, Support & Resources
Scholarships. You win some, you lose some. But I hear a lot of people getting frustrated before they even apply! “Why bother? So many people apply!”, “I’m only a member of 1 or 2 clubs, I won’t get picked.” “Only freshman get scholarships, I’m not wasting my time.”...
by Samantha Johnson | Nov 22, 2018 | Physical, Social, Wellness
The holiday season is upon us! For many people, Thanksgiving kicks off this special time of year where we all go a little food crazy. Pie, stuffing, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot dish, rolls, cranberry sauce, snickers salad, and… are you hungry yet? So am I! The...
by Samantha Johnson | Nov 14, 2018 | Physical, Wellness Blog
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and what better way to celebrate than by getting educated? Since I don’t have diabetes I wanted to consult someone with a bit more experience to write this blog. Thankfully my mom, Brenda Solarz-Johnson, is well-educated...
by Samantha Johnson | Oct 9, 2018 | Academics, Feature Post, Improving Our World, More Than a Major
Will Thompson, a WSU senior, knows that you don’t have to be diagnosing illnesses, performing surgery or inserting IVs to help people. Sometimes all it takes is a passion for others and a drive to succeed through hard work. When people think “healthcare” immediately...
