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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...
9 Things to Do Outside in Winona
College doesn’t have to be all work and no play, especially during a pandemic. And the last thing we want is for you to be cooped up in your res hall or home. That’s why at Winona State, there’s plenty to do outdoors in the local community that’s also close to campus....
Discovering & Defining Who I Am: A Saudi Civil Engineer
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.”...
Your Guide to Welcome Week 2020
At Winona State, one of the pivotal experiences as an incoming student is Welcome Week. And although the COVID-19 pandemic has put many plans on hold, we’re happy to announce that Welcome Week is on this Fall! Read on to learn more about this deep-rooted...
6 Tips for a Safe & Healthy Return to Campus
Let’s address the elephant in the room: as you prepare to return to Winona State, consider that you may contract COVID-19 at some point during the school year. Although this may sound harsh, it’s the truth about our new reality. Because of this, the first two...
14 Budget-Friendly Crafts to Spruce up Your Residence Hall Room
As you begin to prepare for your move to Winona State University, I’m sure many of you are searching through Pinterest and other websites to figure out the best way to make your residence hall room reflect your style and personality… while also fitting your...