by Michaela Gaffke | Mar 30, 2018 | Social, Wellness
This month we are discussing Bystander Intervention. What is being a bystander? You are a bystander when you are watching a situation happening, and do not intervene. If you are a bystander, you can choose to become an active bystander to intervene into the situation....
by Guest Blogger | Mar 29, 2018 | Campus Life, Support & Resources
One resource on campus that’s not talked about enough is the Writing Center. Like many of the other resources on campus, the Writing Center is free for students. At the Writing Center, we can help with any part of the writing process: anything from brainstorming to...
by maddieswenson | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Over the course of 160 years, Winona State University has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of education through creating a corps of teachers well-poised to face the educational needs of tomorrow. Katie Schlegel is excited to be part of this next generation...
by Janae Mann | Mar 22, 2018 | Academics, Campus Life
Photo by Kelsa Katzfey ’21 It’s getting to be that time of year. Second semester midterms have passed. Spring break has come and gone. We’re on the home stretch. But for most of us, that stretch seems quite lengthy. Here are 7 tips to help you get...
by Erin Kloepping | Mar 21, 2018 | Improving Our World, More Than a Major
Sometimes our greatest motivations in life stem from the people most dear to us. For Tyler Maroushek, that was his older sister, Kylie. His sister lived with a genetic disorder called Noonan Syndrome, until she unexpectedly passed away at age 22 in 2015. Photo by...
by Samantha Johnson | Mar 19, 2018 | Admissions, Feature Post
As a junior at WSU, freshman year is no longer fresh in my brain. So I reached out to a few underclassmen to get their perspective on WSU, their favorite part about freshman year, and their advice to incoming freshman. If you’re an incoming freshman to WSU, this blog...
by Sara Wakeham | Mar 16, 2018 | Wellness
It’s not uncommon for people to skip breakfast, but this blog will remind you why eating breakfast is beneficial, and how to find the best breakfast for you! Why should I eat breakfast? A few reasons why eating breakfast is a good idea. You get FOOD – and if you...
by Janae Mann | Mar 15, 2018 | Campus Life, Community Engagement, Residence Life
Living in a residence hall is an experience unlike any other you will encounter in your life. If you’re an incoming freshman next fall, here’s some tips to enjoy your residence hall experience to the fullest when you get to campus. For many of you living...
by Samantha Johnson | Mar 13, 2018 | Admissions
Preparing for a year of firsts and lasts. She’s taller and looks older but my baby sister, Maddie, is going to be a freshman in college while I’m a senior in college. This year has been full of nostalgia. Maddie has been dress shopping for her last prom, she’s applied...
by maddieswenson | Mar 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Even as a child, Echo Huang ‘95 knew that education was the key to a better life. Her parents were both college-educated teachers, sent to work in China’s rural villages without running water or electricity. The family later moved to Shenzhen, a major city in southern...
