by Katlyn Plourde | Apr 22, 2014 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog
I came to Winona State not knowing what to expect out of college, and boy was I in for a surprise. Over the past four years I have experienced some of the most joyous and most difficult days of my life. I met my best friends, became involved in the WSU community and...
by Katlyn Plourde | Apr 17, 2014 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog
If you find yourself walking by the ominous black tarp that hangs over the side of the Kryzsko Commons and wondering what the heck is going on back there, you’re not alone. Students at WSU have been eagerly waiting to see the debut of the newest addition to the...
by Olivia Wulf | Apr 10, 2014 | Academics, Admissions Blog, Art & Design Program, College of Liberal Arts
There was a sense of anticipation on the bus. Everyone, students and community members alike, was peering out the window, wondering if we had finally arrived at our first location. Within minutes, we’d hopped off the bus, passed through the doors and wandered beneath...
by Guest Blogger | Apr 9, 2014 | Campus Life, Residence Life
Living in Prentiss-Lucas is great because it is close to Kryzsko Commons, the place to go for food and study lounges, and the academic buildings, so if you ever wake up with only five minutes before class you can still make it on time. However, one of the challenges...
by Elizabeth Ortiz | Apr 8, 2014 | Admissions
As I count down the weekends I have left in college, I can’t help but reflect on the past four crazy years. I am very happy with and proud of many decisions I’ve made here at Winona State, but, of course, there are other choices that have not served me so well. I’m a...
by Olivia Wulf | Apr 1, 2014 | Campus Life, Community Engagement, Winona
Last week, I provided a few options for thirty-minute adventures. Though these types of travels are perfect for a brief study break or Winona escape, what if you’re looking to put just a little more distance between yourself and that enormous final paper? That’s where...
by Melissa VanGrinsven | Mar 24, 2014 | Improving Our World
While some people may have been wearing flip-flops and shorts over spring break, I was donning a hair cap and some plastic gloves. And even if I wasn’t laying on a beach towel soaking up the sun, I was standing on my feet, hands deep in rice and loving every minute...
by Guest Blogger | Mar 11, 2014 | Campus Life, Residence Life
Towering above the rest of campus with a whole 13 floors is Sheehan Hall, and although it looks intimidating, it’s been a great place for me to begin my journey at Winona State. First off, the setup of the floors are perfect for meeting people; there are wide hallways...
by Brianna Bosshart | Mar 6, 2014 | Campus Life, Residence Life
It’s about that time of year for us all. The anticipation for the warmth and visible grass is constantly on your mind, you’re sick and tired of winter (especially those puddles of slush everywhere!) and midterms are here so you’ve run out of coffee money....
