by Amy Nelson | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Wondering what to do this Halloween? Here are some way you can celebrate the holiday and reduce your risk for getting COVID-19. Low Risk Carve Pumpkins Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household (or with neighbors or friends outside) at a safe...
by Hailey Seipel | Oct 28, 2020 | Campus Life Blog, Student Clubs
From exercising to shopping to eating at restaurants, the pandemic has changed the way we do many things. So, it’s no surprise that many things we do on campus have also changed—and running student clubs and organizations is a big one. I asked a handful of our WSU...
by Winona State University Communications | Oct 23, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Holding Steady, Staying Vigilant Our positive COVID cases are down this week with 15 new positive cases, and a current total of 48 active positive COVID cases. Thank you to those who are quarantining and isolating, which helps contain the virus and reduce the...
by Hailey Seipel | Oct 23, 2020 | Wellness Blog
We’re all familiar with the coronavirus pandemic at this point. But did you know there’s another virus going around? It’s called “COVID fatigue,” and you’re probably feeling it right now. Most of us are tired of hearing about COVID-19. We’re tired of staying inside...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Oct 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Somehow we’re halfway through the semester already, and that means class registration is coming up quickly. In the past, I usually tried to fill my course wishlist with course that didn’t meet on Fridays or only those that started after 11am. This semester, I am...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Oct 22, 2020 | Campus Life
Now that fall is here, pumpkins are perfect decor for any home, apartment or residence hall room. Best of all, this craft is easy, cheap and a fun way to spend an afternoon with friends. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity. First Things First Pick Your...
by Hailey Seipel | Oct 21, 2020 | COVID-19, Wellness, Wellness Blog
When COVID-19 came on scene, many colleges across the nation closed their doors and moved all their classes online. But not Winona State. WSU stayed open because students wanted as much in-person opportunity as possible. So, to make sure every Warrior does their...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Have you seen people with bright green bandanas on their backpack? It’s not a sign of secret society or some new fashion trend you haven’t heard of. The green bandana means that person is an advocate for mental health. The Green Bandana Project is a...
by Amy Nelson | Oct 16, 2020 | Wellness Blog
Having a personal bathroom is ideal because it provides the most amount of protection against contracting COVID-19. On the other hand, sharing a bathroom with others is considered a form of close contact. This means that if you share a bathroom with roommates,...
by Brooklynn Howell | Oct 15, 2020 | Admissions Blog, Intellectual
With most people taking several or all online classes, learning during a pandemic can be a struggle. You might be worried (I know I am) about how your semester grades might look like while you’re adapting to a new learning environment. For example, I personally have...
