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Hall Events Are (Not Quite) Easy as 1,2,3…
If you know anything about Winona State’s Residence Housing Association, you’ll know that they put on many events in the res halls throughout the school year. In fact, there's two events each semester in addition to the End of the Year Party in each residence...
From Amateur Dancer to Dancescape 2015 Performer
On a warm night in September 2014, I found myself fumbling over my feet in the Memorial 300 dance studio at auditions for the 2015 Dancescape. How did I get here? The last time I danced in a studio setting was in third grade. Back then, I loved performing—I loved the...
My RA Application: Phase 2
On Saturday, January 27, I attended the Warriors Leadership Retreat, which was an all-day excursion here at Winona State full of workshops and a keynote address. While this retreat was also offered to students who wanted to improve their leadership skills, I was...
How to Make Friends & Find Your Fit in Your Res Life Community
Spring Semester is upon us; it's a time to get back into the routine of school, go to club meetings and reunite with your friends. Although this is the main focus for many, it isn’t for some students as they are approaching this semester with anxiety and doubt. I am...
Ending Gender Based Violence: It’s on You, It’s on Me, It’s on Us
One in every five women will experience gender-based violence (GBV) while in college. This statistic is seen in every university across the country including Winona State University. But the good news is that instead of sweeping this problem under the rug, we've...
Be an Active Bystander
As a final project in a Women and Gender Studies 150: Insights and Implications, we decided to make public service announcements about gender-based violence (GBV). There are similar projects directed towards this cause through the White House website. We wanted to add...
Traipsing Through Tinder
This blog post contains some explicit material that some may find triggering. We have this friend, who for blogging purposes, we will call Betsy. Betsy is, quite frankly, a connoisseur of online dating. Now, we know what you are thinking, “Online Dating – isn’t that...
Traipsing Through Tinder: Mainstream Student
This blog post is a continuation of Traipsing Through Tinder and contains some explicit material that some may find triggering. “Hello I’m Sam. I’m a nursing student at WSU. I love my friends, family, and music. Coffee is my lifeline. I spend way too much time...
Traipsing Through Tinder: Goth Lolita
This blog post is a continuation of Traipsing Through Tinder and contains some explicit material that some may find triggering. “I am a woman of mystery and creativity. I am a gothic Lolita with an edge of horror and whimsy. I have 20 piercings at the moment, but I’m...
Traipsing Through Tinder: Party Girl
This blog post is a continuation of Traipsing Through Tinder and contains some explicit material that some may find triggering.“Psych major at WSU. I like to drink and smoke! Looking for new people to party with!!” We saved this profile for last. Andie didn’t have any...