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Prepare Yourself! Winter Break is Almost Here
It’s the most stressful time of year (I hope you read that to Andy Williams’ It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year). With finals right around the corner, it is hard to think about anything other than homework, exams and, of course, break—a wonderful month without...
7 Tips For a Healthier Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year. We get a much needed break from classes, get to see family and friends, and there is deer hunting and Black Friday shopping. Oh, and don’t think I forgot the best part of it all: FREE FOOD. I don’t know about you guys, but...
Friends ‘Til the End: How to Deal With Conflict
With finals just around the corner, it is a stressful time for everyone and sometimes tensions run high. This can lead to problems in your friendships. Maybe you snapped at your friend because you are under stress. Maybe you are roommates and you had a huge fight over...
Put Down the Turkey Leg, it’s Time to Run!
Thanksgiving - a time of thanks, eating, football, family and running. Yep, you read that right; Thanksgiving has become one of the biggest running days of the year, according to a post in The New York Times. My family typically keeps it traditional. We usually have...
Tips to Managing it all as a Student
I am exactly 1,148.6 miles from home. I came to Winona State to study Graphic Design and Dance. I came to Winona to be independent. To do all of that, I had to take on three jobs. To do all of that, I had to move off campus as soon as possible. To do all of that, I...
Internships are Important!
Landing your dream job right after you graduate college may seem impossible. Many of us struggle because we need to gain experience working in the field, but most employers want you to have experience before...
Tricks, Treats and Smart Choices: Halloween Guidelines
Pumpkins are everywhere and every shelf in the store has skulls on it. There can only be one explanation: its Halloween. This means eating tons of candy (somewhat) guilt free, shamelessly taking a questionable amount of selfies in your costume and spending 10 minutes...
Sexual & Relationship Violence is Real: What Would You do to Help?
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Winona hosted Megan Rae, the director and author of the play “When….” Last Monday I attended Megan Rae’s production, which was held in the Somsen Hall auditorium. “When…” is an interactive play written, produced and...
Through With the Flu!
I will be the first to say that I’m not always the most health conscious person. I know in the back of my mind that I should pay more attention to my health. I know I shouldn’t eat McDonald’s often and I should get 30 minutes of vigorous exercise everyday, but more...
Snooze Right! 5 Tips to Achieve the Best Shut-Eye
College is all about finding that certain balance. A balance of friends, homework, extracurriculars and then on top of it all, somehow finding a spare few hours to get a good night’s sleep. Most of us find ourselves tired all day and wide-awake at night. If you are...
