{"id":3668,"date":"2018-09-28T08:30:01","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T08:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/?p=3668"},"modified":"2020-04-29T17:22:56","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T17:22:56","slug":"8-things-you-need-to-do-homecoming-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/blog\/8-things-you-need-to-do-homecoming-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things You Need to Do Homecoming Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the fall temperatures approaching we know one thing for certain that\u2019s just around the corner&#8211; Homecoming.<\/p>\n<p>This year, WSU\u2019s Homecoming weekend is Oct. 5 \u2013 6 with the theme of \u201cWarrior Through Time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3668 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/26178712999_1a410e1c14_k.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Homecoming Football Game\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-3672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/26178712999_1a410e1c14_k.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/26178712999_1a410e1c14_k-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/26178712999_1a410e1c14_k-768x444.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-3672'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto by Amy Nelson &#8217;20\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Here is a list of 8 things you should do Homecoming weekend to show your Warrior pride and enjoy what our beautiful river town has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3676\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/PepFestBrian-Waldbillig-18.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3676\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3676\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/PepFestBrian-Waldbillig-18.jpg\" alt=\"Cheerleaders do a routine at Pep Fest to get people excite for Homecoming.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/PepFestBrian-Waldbillig-18.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/PepFestBrian-Waldbillig-18-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheerleaders do a routine at Pep Fest to get people excited for Homecoming.<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>1. Pep-Fest in the Courtyard<\/h4>\n<p>Come join WSU clubs, the football team, the spirit squads and President Olson on Friday, Oct. 5th at 12pm in the courtyard to show your school spirit and get pumped up for game day. The pep fest is also a great way to reach out to clubs you\u2019re interested in joining while being a part of the exciting homecoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3682\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/soccer.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3682\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3682\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/soccer.jpeg\" alt=\"A WSU soccer player protects the ball from an opponent. \" width=\"640\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/soccer.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/soccer-300x132.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A WSU soccer player protects the ball from an opponent.<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>2. Women\u2019s Soccer Game<\/h4>\n<p>Come support the women\u2019s soccer team as they play Augustana University on Friday, Oct. 5 at 2pm at the Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t make it on Friday, the soccer team will play again on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 1pm against Wayne State College at the Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3677\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/volleyball-2.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3677\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3677\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/volleyball-2.jpeg\" alt=\"WSU volleyball team celebrates a good play on the court. \" width=\"640\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/volleyball-2.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/volleyball-2-300x132.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WSU volleyball team celebrates a good play on the court.<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>3. Women\u2019s Volleyball Game<\/h4>\n<p>After cheering on the soccer team, head on over to McCown Gym on Friday, Oct. 5th at 7pm to cheer on the volleyball team as they play Minnesota State University Moorhead.<\/p>\n<p>The Warriors Volleyball team is also playing again Saturday, Oct. 6 at 5pm in McCown Gym against Northern State University.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3678\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/BoatbyBrooke-Powell-21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3678\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3678\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/BoatbyBrooke-Powell-21.jpg\" alt=\"Students enjoy a ride on the Cal Fremling.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/BoatbyBrooke-Powell-21.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/BoatbyBrooke-Powell-21-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students enjoy a ride on the Cal Fremling.<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>4. Cal Fremling River Cruise<\/h4>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like a boat ride along the Mississippi. This cruise truly captures the beauty of the river town we call home. The ride aboard WSU\u2019s Cal Fremling takes place on Friday, Oct. 5th at 3pm. The boat will be taking off at Levee Park. Please arrive 15 minutes early to board. The cost to ride is only $8 per person. You can preregister <a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.winona.edu\/tracy-h\/2018-october-5th-cal-fremling-outing\">here<\/a>.There is also a Saturday option at 12pm, to register click <a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.winona.edu\/2018-october-6th-cal-fremling-outing-\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3679\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/WarriorWAddleAmy-Nelson-20.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3679\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3679\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/WarriorWAddleAmy-Nelson-20.jpg\" alt=\"Student hands out medals at the finish line of the Warrior Waddle 5K\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/WarriorWAddleAmy-Nelson-20.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/WarriorWAddleAmy-Nelson-20-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Student hands out medals at the finish line of the Warrior Waddle 5K.<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>5. Warrior Waddle<\/h4>\n<p>Start your morning off with a workout that gives back to WSU\u2019s athletes. Proceeds from the run will go to Track and Field athletic scholarships. The 11th annual Warrior Waddle 5K will take place Saturday, Oct. 6th at 8am at Lake Park Lodge, East Lake Winona. To register, click <a href=\"https:\/\/register.chronotrack.com\/r\/38091\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3680\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/GDX.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3680\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3680\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/GDX.jpg\" alt=\"WSU football players walk past a cheering crowd at Game Day Experience.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/GDX.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/GDX-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WSU football players walk past a cheering crowd at Game Day Experience.<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>6. Warrior Game Day Experience<\/h4>\n<p>One of my favorite parts about Homecoming weekend is the atmosphere the Warrior Game Day Experience provides just before the big game. The event includes tons of pregame fun with food trucks, inflatables, giveaways, contests, and involvement from local businesses and student organizations. The Warrior Game Day Experience takes place Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11am to 2pm near the intersection of Johnson and Mark street.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3681\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/BrianWaldbillig18.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3681\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3681\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/BrianWaldbillig18.jpg\" alt=\"WSU football players get pumped up before the game.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/BrianWaldbillig18.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2018\/09\/BrianWaldbillig18-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WSU football players get pumped up before the game.<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>7. Football Game<\/h4>\n<p>Homecoming isn\u2019t complete without attending the football game. Don\u2019t forget to wear your favorite purple and white gear as you cheer on the Warriors as they take on the University of Mary Saturday, Oct. 6 at 1pm at the Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>8. Homecoming Dance<\/h4>\n<p>Find a date or just go with a big group of friends to the homecoming dance Saturday, October 6 from\u00a08-10pm at Talbot Gym.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your Homecoming weekend, Warriors. Have a blast and stay safe!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the fall temperatures approaching we know one thing for certain that\u2019s just around the corner&#8211; Homecoming. 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