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How to Safely Celebrate Halloween During a Pandemic
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...
Decoding Course Delivery Options
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...
Why You Can #CountOnMe
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...
The Green Bandana Project
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 national...
How to Safely Share a Bathroom
When living with others, there's a chance that either you or one of your roommates needs to isolate or quarantine, and will need to figure out how to share a bathroom safely. Having a personal bathroom is ideal because it provides the most amount of protection against...
The Pros & Cons of Pass/No Credit Classes
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...
How to Safely Run Essential Errands During a Pandemic
I get it: at some point, you need to leave your room to run essential errands. We’ve all got to do it. But before you head out the door, here’s what you need to know about the risk. Low Risk – Contactless Delivery Getting your essential needs delivered right to your...
#CountOnMe: Share a Sticker, Get a Sticker!
There are a lot of uncertainties with the pandemic. What we do know for sure is that the only way we get through this global health crisis is if we all step up and do our part to protect our campus, our community and our college experience. We’re counting on all...
5 Helpful Online Tools for Academic Learning
Now that many students at Winona State are experiencing “Zoom University,” or a college experience that is largely online, it may seem like class work is more manageable. Without having to worry about commuting or finding their classrooms, students now have a lot...
5 Ways to Maximize Your Zoom Breaks
Now that classes have started this Fall, you’ve probably gotten comfortable with your day-to-day routine. Class, work, eat, sleep, repeat. If you’re enrolled in multiple online courses, especially those that are back-to-back, sometimes you only have 10 minutes or less...
