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Pro Tips on Applying for Scholarships
If you search online for ideas on how to pay for college, you'll find plenty of articles telling you to apply for scholarships. This is absolutely great advice-- and WSU offers tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year-- but it can be overwhelming to know...
Safe Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for Everyone
On Valentine's Day, it's expected that you spend time with your romantic partner, provide chocolates and flowers, and have a fancy dinner. But what happens if your partner has work and can't spend the day with you? What happens if you don’t have a romantic partner? ...
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Day
Housing and Residence Life halls knew Halloween was a time to give out candy, but these students gave up their time instead. On Saturday, Oct 30, 2021 from 8:30am- 11:30am, residents of Housing and Residence Life halls got up early to give back to their community....
A Student Perspective: Why I Finally Got Vaccinated
Whether you're for the COVID-19 vaccine or against it, getting the shot is something everyone seems to have an opinion about. Now, before you stop reading, I want to let you know that my intention in writing this is not to tell you to drop what you're doing and go get...
WSU COVID Vaccine Finder
You may be wondering what to expect when getting your COVID-19 vaccine. Besides side-effects, you may be wondering what happens before, during and after your appointment. Before making a vaccine appointment, investigate the different vaccine types: Pfizer- BioNTech ...
Winter Emergency Kit
Tis’ the season for a Minnesota winter! With cold and snowy days here, it’s best to be prepared for worst case scenarios. Here are 10 emergency kit items to have in your vehicle. This is a necessity! When driving, visibility is key and having a sufficient ice scraper...
What You Need to Know About Work Study
If you've looked at your financial aid award letter and have seen 'work study' on there, that's great news! Work study is a financial-aid based program that provides an opportunity for students who have qualified to work special access jobs on campus. Here are 5...
Leaving For Winter Break
Heading home for winter break? Here are 5 things to think about:Make a list of essential items you will need while you are home. The semester break is also a great time to take some stuff home that may be cluttering your room.Now that you have been on your own for a...
A Childhood Dream Come True
As a kid growing up, Alex Tracy wanted to be a teacher. When he was six years old, he would come home from school and teach his homework to his stuffed animals, family members, or to no one at all. That dream never changed. The Fall 2021 Winona State University...
WSU Alum Makes Bigger Impact in Winona Community
As the leaves change for the season, so too has the level of impact that Marcia Ratliff is making in the Winona community. Ratliff, a ‘14 Winona State University alum, left her full-time job a month ago as a Youth Services Associate at the Winona Public Library where...