by Samantha Johnson | Oct 5, 2018 | Campus Life Blog
You think you’re sly but I know what you’re up to this weekend. So do a lot of people. I’m not here to tell you to give up your Friday night and stay home knitting (unless that’s what you want to do). I’m just here to help you take it easy. Your body and future self...
by Samantha Johnson | Sep 18, 2018 | Campus Life Blog
We get it: you’re not always in the mood to eat on campus, and you just can’t beat the experience of eating out. So, if you’re looking to spice things up with where you dine, look no further than the many restaurants in Winona. Now behold my list of recommended food...
by Samantha Johnson | Apr 27, 2018 | Physical, Wellness Blog, Winona
Recently I’ve been on a bit of a health kick. My refrigerator is filled with kale (that I hate) and quinoa (that I surprisingly like). I’ve been going to the gym and working hard in my classes but I was missing a way to reflect upon my life changes. Then,...
by Samantha Johnson | Apr 5, 2018 | Feature Post, Physical
After this semester, I still have a full year before I have to give up one of the things I enjoy most about this campus: the Integrated Wellness Complex and Fitness Center. I’m not the most athletic person in the world, far from it actually. Even still, I love going...
by Samantha Johnson | Mar 19, 2018 | Admissions, Feature Post
As a junior at WSU, freshman year is no longer fresh in my brain. So I reached out to a few underclassmen to get their perspective on WSU, their favorite part about freshman year, and their advice to incoming freshman. If you’re an incoming freshman to WSU, this blog...
by Samantha Johnson | Mar 13, 2018 | Admissions
Preparing for a year of firsts and lasts. She’s taller and looks older but my baby sister, Maddie, is going to be a freshman in college while I’m a senior in college. This year has been full of nostalgia. Maddie has been dress shopping for her last prom, she’s applied...
by Samantha Johnson | Mar 2, 2018 | Emotional, Wellness
I find it slightly ironic that I have been putting off writing this blog post. Why? Because this post is about stigmas and breaking the silence. Because this post is supposed to bring awareness to a topic that is challenging to talk about. No shocker, it’s pretty hard...
by Samantha Johnson | Feb 14, 2018 | Social, Wellness
When it comes to friends – I’ve been blessed with some of the best. It’s never been about quantity as much as quality and I admit I can be picky when I pick ’em. We’re influenced by the attitudes and actions of those we are around most often. You get out...
by Samantha Johnson | Jan 18, 2018 | Improving Our World
Spring semester is always a challenge for me to get into the swing of things. The winter months usually leave me feeling sluggish. Without enough stimulation during the day I end up feeling unfulfilled, restless and unproductive. When I don’t believe I have...
by Samantha Johnson | Dec 7, 2017 | Social, Wellness
After cramming for finals and running out of spending money, the thought of going home to see friends, family, and a fully stocked refrigerator is music to my ears. Even though you’ll have much needed down time, going home for break isn’t always smooth sledding. I am...
