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Turkey Talk: Eating Healthy During the Holidays
It’s that time of year again and we’ll be stuffing ourselves with Grandma’s mashed potatoes, Mom’s pumpkin pie, and Dad’s prized turkey that he swears is his best one yet. We all know the holidays are a hard time on our stomachs, because let’s be honest, we can’t get...
Be Safe with the Birds and the Bees
There’s one hot topic on campus and that’s sex--but it’s not about the partners, positions or dirty details. It’s about how to have safe sex in college. Lately there have been many campus events focused on promoting safer sex for students, so what’s the big deal?...
Meet Winston the Therapy Dog!
He is only 2 years old, he never graduated with a degree, and he likes to spend his free time digging holes and chasing squirrels. Yet still, he is an important member of the Winona State Counseling and Wellness Services team, despite the fact that he isn’t even...
Find Peace of Mind with Mindful Meditation
Whether it's due to a barrage of exams, a flood of papers or simply the heat of homework and creeping deadlines, we all know college can be very stressful at times. One simple thing people forget to do is take time to relax and find peace of mind. A great solution to...
Help the Living–Not the Undead
There’s nothing like a little blood donation on Halloween – but I’m not talking about vampires. From October 30th to November 1st, Winona State will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive in East Hall. Winona State has received multiple recognitions for being a school of...
The Flu Sucks So Get Your Flu Shot at WSU
Admittedly, "the flu sucks" is not the most elegantly worded statement to come out of my mind, but it speaks the truth. The flu REALLY does suck! With body aches, the chills, a sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, nausea, and a fever of 105º you won't be feelin' alive....
Don’t Talk to Me Until I’ve had My Morning Coffee
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What Do Oktoberfest, Homecoming & Halloween All Have in Common?
It’s almost the weekend, and students are trading in their books for beer. October is filled with festivities such as Oktoberfest, Homecoming, and Halloween. One common--but dangerous-- theme among these events is binge drinking. Binge drinking is commonly...
Mmmmm, Oh Yeahhh: Massage Therapy at WSU
Hey now, get your heads out of the gutter folks, because I'm here to talk to you about actual massage therapy. I have been asking around, and there are many students who are unaware of the great opportunity WSU offers for massage therapy. So buckle up, because here...
Beware the All-You-Can-Eat Cafeteria!
So everyone knows about the dreaded Freshman 15, but in actuality you can put on weight at any time in your college career. Being cautious about what you are eating is not a bad thing, especially when you’re allowed unlimited slices of pizza and ice cream…everyday....
