H.O.P.E. Academy 2015
10 days can really fly by! We were fortunate enough to welcome many high school students to stay and learn at Winona State University! The H.O.P.E. (Harnessing Opportunities for Post-Secondary Education) Academy is a ten-day summer residential program for male and...
I’m Undecided, but I Know What My Major is NOT
During your first year at college, you will constantly get asked about your major. At Winona State, the two answers you will hear most often are nursing or education. But that's not my story. I do not have a declared major right now, and quite honestly, sometimes I...
7 Ways to Spend Spring Break in Winona
There’s no easy way to put this. Breaks can kind of suck if you're spending them here in Winona while your friends are all off having adventures. If are stuck in your dorm this Spring Break like I am, you might be afraid that you'll be bored most of the time. So how...
Becoming an RA 101
This post goes out to all the hired RA applicants and RA alternates for next year’s staff, who all know what I am talking about when I say that I had a uniquely overwhelming but exciting experience last Tuesday evening: it was my first session of the RA 1. Every...
11 Animals Who Know How You Feel about Midterms
It’s midterms, a stressful time for everyone. These 11 animals know exactly how you feel. 1. When you’re searching your textbook for the answers 2. When you realize you actually don’t know anything 3. When you’re really just done for the day 4. When you finally get to...
The Reward of Abandoning Your Comfort Zone: Dancescape 2015 Edition
Upon entering Winona State University as a freshman two and a half years ago, I never suspected that I might get involved with the Theater and Dance department. Actually, I never thought I’d be in a dance performance period (unless you count the one I did in...
Good Grief, I’m Graduating!
I have waited for this day for four long years. The day I could fill out the graduation application because this is my final semester. In just a few months I will be saying sayonara to the student status that I’ve held for the last two decades (Wow, that’s a long...
Hall Events Are (Not Quite) Easy as 1,2,3…
If you know anything about Winona State’s Residence Housing Association, you’ll know that they put on many events in the res halls throughout the school year. In fact, there's two events each semester in addition to the End of the Year Party in each residence...
My RA Application: Phase 2
On Saturday, January 27, I attended the Warriors Leadership Retreat, which was an all-day excursion here at Winona State full of workshops and a keynote address. While this retreat was also offered to students who wanted to improve their leadership skills, I was...
How to Make Friends & Find Your Fit in Your Res Life Community
Spring Semester is upon us; it's a time to get back into the routine of school, go to club meetings and reunite with your friends. Although this is the main focus for many, it isn’t for some students as they are approaching this semester with anxiety and doubt. I am...
