WSU-Rochester
Here’s the latest news and stories about life at Winona State University-Rochester.
Featured Posts
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Latest Posts
5 Outdoor On-Campus Study Spaces
Winona State’s campus is undeniably beautiful. Our campus is home to plenty of greenspace, outdoor tables and benches, and natural beauty that make for perfect study spaces. Regardless of your class delivery or your study style, heading outside might just be the...
The Ins & Outs of Hooking Up During a Pandemic
Let’s talk about sex. Having sex is your choice. You should never feel pressured or rushed into having sex. Always make sure to ask for consent from your partner. Consent is a verbal agreement between people about how and when they’re comfortable with being...
Why You Can #CountOnMe
College students around the country are facing an unprecedented semester. With all the changes on campuses, news about COVID-19 arriving often, and a ton of opinions on every aspect of the pandemic, it can be hard to know what the right steps are. Here at Winona...
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...
5 Things to Do Outside on Campus
Now that classes have started and you’re back on campus for the Fall, you may be wondering what activities you can do. The reality is that we’re all adjusting to some new changes because of COVID-19, but there are still plenty of outdoor activities that are both fun...
Isolation vs. Quarantine: What’s the Difference?
Have you been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 or are you experiencing symptoms? You may be asked by your health care provider to self-isolate or quarantine. These words have been used interchangeably because they both require you to stay home...
Oh Snap—Free Headshots for Photo Fridays!
If you’re in need of a professional headshot, you’re in luck because the Warrior Success Center is hosting Photo Fridays! The WSC has your back—and so do I because I’m one of the staff photographers. The best part of this service: you can get your picture...
3 Reminders to Overcome Homesickness during a Pandemic
Dear Warrior, Class of ‘24: I think we can all agree that 2020 has thrown us many curveballs. And perhaps the biggest curveball yet is the COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe this is your first time leaving home. Maybe the current “college experience” isn’t what...
Discovering & Defining Who I Am: A Latina Advocate
Every year, Winona State has a University Theme that promotes partnerships and conversations between faculty, staff, students, and community members about important issues. For the 2020-21 academic year, the theme is “My Global Identity, Our Global Community.”...
My COVID-19 Story: “I Thought It Was Just a Cold”
This is the story of a real WSU student who preferred to remain anonymous. Right now, the slightest cough puts everyone on high alert. Could it be… COVID-19? Or is it just a common cold? I struggled with these questions. This summer, I’d been trying...