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11 Animals Who Know How You Feel about Midterms
It’s midterms, a stressful time for everyone. These 11 animals know exactly how you feel. 1. When you’re searching your textbook for the answers 2. When you realize you actually don’t know anything 3. When you’re really just done for the day 4. When you finally get to...
The MBLGTA College Conference and A New Normal
I’ve done a lot in my journey toward being the best social justice activist I can be and I strive to make the world a better place for everyone, regardless of their identity. This past weekend, this journey took me once again with Full Spectrum: Winona State...
In the Aftermath of Resident Assistant Decision Day
The time has come and gone: Resident Assistant Decision Day is over. For some it was a very joyous event, but for others it may not have been what they expected. As someone who has been through this exact same process, I have a message for you whether you got the RA...
The Reward of Abandoning Your Comfort Zone: Dancescape 2015 Edition
Upon entering Winona State University as a freshman two and a half years ago, I never suspected that I might get involved with the Theater and Dance department. Actually, I never thought I’d be in a dance performance period (unless you count the one I did in...
To Choose a Major, Perchance to Dream
Imagine if you will…an ordinary person-- not unlike yourself-- who wakes up every morning and goes to the office of the job they hate. Despite hating every minute at this job, they stay, telling themselves that if they just stick to it for 12 more years they’ll get...
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...