by Guest Blogger | Sep 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
An entryway into the Underground at King’s Cross Station. I was attempting to go to the Camden area, with the majority of our group, when my fear of missing a train all by my lonesome became a reality. The Tube gets packed with people. It gives that same kind of “oh,...
by Kassidy Jackson | Sep 10, 2018 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Tom Wynn will be honored with the Heritage Award at the 2018 Winona State University Awards of Distinction and will serve as Grand Marshal in the Homecoming parade Oct. 6. Wynn grew up in Western Pennsylvania and attended Juniata College, graduating with a Bachelor of...
by Erin Kloepping | Sep 7, 2018 | Emotional, Social, Wellness
“Suicide is the second leading cause of death on college campuses.” – The Real Truth About Suicide “This is something I cannot sit still with.” – Bridgette Bixler, WSU ’18 Last year, Active Minds covered the courtyard on campus with...
by Kassidy Jackson | Sep 5, 2018 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Winona State University will host its 2018 Homecoming celebration Sept. 30 to Oct. 7, with the theme of “A Warrior Through Time.” The grand parade will step-off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, on Huff Street from Broadway to Mark Street. All community members and...
by Breanna McGeorge | Sep 5, 2018 | Admissions, Campus Life, Money & Finances
It’s no secret that college can get expensive. Course fees, textbooks, meal plan, and residence-life can add up quickly—making that total semester cost a truly intimidating number. Don’t let the price tag scare you because attending a university is a fundamental...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 29, 2018 | Campus Life, Student Clubs
With 170 clubs and organizations at WSU, it’s easy to become enthusiastic about getting involved on campus. Joining a club looks great on a resume, no doubt, and it’s a good way to make friends. Most importantly—it’s fun! Before you get overwhelmed by all your...
by Janae Mann | Aug 17, 2018 | Admissions
As students move into the new stage of college, they want to leave behind everything associated with high school. They want to move on to a new place, with new people and new opportunities. However, it’s important to not get rid of everything that has gotten you to...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Smoking is Still Trendy Here First of all: cigarettes are verywhere. They litter the streets, collect in flower pots, and can be found between almost every Londoners’ fingers. The smell of tobacco covers most other smells and secondhand smoke doesn’t seem to be much...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’ve always been one to enjoy a good adventure now and again, but unless I impulsively drive out of town, it’s always a struggle to plan a trip out of Winona. It’s nice, it’s safe, and I know where everything is. If I need coffee or a place to write, I know where to...
by Breanna McGeorge | Aug 16, 2018 | Admissions
Welcome to college– a time to enrich your life with intensive study, gain valuable career experience through internships, and interact socially with a bunch of complete strangers. It’s okay to be scared. You may not be in Kansas anymore, but remember everyone is...
