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Being Seen, Heard, & Supported as a Black student at WSU
As a first-generation college student, I was nervous about what was ahead of me when starting at Winona State University. Nevertheless, I was excited about what was in store. After getting on campus, I was faced with a new world of situations, people, and...
Your Recap of Welcome Week
In case you missed an event or two from Welcome Week—or you want to look back on all the mems—we've got your back. Lots happened last week, and we captured it all for you. Here’s a recap of this year’s Welcome Week: Stakes were high for students to win...
6 Tips for Starting Freshman Year
If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume you are a new student looking for some advice, so welcome to Winona State University! When you first arrive on campus you will be met by many smiling faces, willing to help your transition to college life go smoothly. These...
Warrior Change-Up: Tie Dye
Mya Austin ’22 is the founder and President of Winona State’s Tie Dye club. Mya shares all the information you need to know to have a fun and successful tie dye experience! Want to brighten your world and get a new fun hobby? With natural fibered material such as...
Online Tools to Help Productivity
Now that most classes at WSU are being taught online I have found it harder for me to be productive with my schoolwork. Three of the hardest things I have come to realize with online school is that I am off task a lot, I struggle with taking notes, and I have trouble...
How to Make the Most of Your Spring Break Day
Sadly, there is no actual spring break at WSU this year. Instead, the university has decided to turn our would-be spring break into single spring break days spread throughout the semester. With our busy schedules and often enormous workloads, the anticipation of a...
What Being an Online Student at WSU is Really Like
As a student who has only taken online classes since the start of the pandemic, I can say that my world is now much smaller––physically. It seems I spend days upon days in my bedroom, sitting at my desk, staring at a screen. My vision becomes blurry and my lower back...
Warrior Change Up: Super Smash Bros
Who doesn’t love the world of Mario and Luigi? If you can remember back to when you played Nintendo or if you still do and are just looking for some people to game with join the WSU Super Smash Bros. club. Who Can Join? Nick Austad ’21 is a member of the WSU Super...
Warrior Change Up: Bullet Journaling
Looking for a new hobby to pick up during COVID? Bullet journaling and calligraphy is a fun, creative, and productive way to get your life organized with a dash of beauty. Ashley Rustad ’21 has a busy schedule with being a part of Sigma Sigma Sigma and Greek Council,...
Warrior Change Up: Coffee Making
“I can’t function before coffee” is a common saying among college students, but are we all just drinking regular coffee still? Winona State’s Grace Wagner ‘22 has changed that up. Making different coffee drinks is delicious and a fun activity to do. Grace Wagner makes...
