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The Fresh-ness Fades
The college freshmen in Sheehan Hall are no longer so fresh. Let me explain that statement--I mean, their first semester is coming to an end and it has gone by way too fast. As a first year RA, it feels like just yesterday I was prepping my floor for my incoming...
How I Chose (and Changed) My Major
A marine biologist. That’s all my fifth grade self wanted to be. I loved dolphins and killer whales and just knew I was born to be a marine biologist. But then I took my first “real” science class in tenth grade. To say I struggled would be a vast understatement. As...
Coding– What is it Good For?
You don’t see it, but this blog is built with computer code. So is Facebook and Hulu and D2L. Every day you are using hypertext markup language (HTML) and cascading style sheets (CSS) but do you have any idea how they work? Steve Jobs once said that “I think everybody...
The Pros & Cons of Online Classes
When I registered for classes back in June, I was pretty pleased with my schedule for my first semester. After Orientation Week, however, I realized that I wasn't ready for my Intro to Public Speaking class. Even though it interested me (and is required), I have a...
I Want You to Vote!
“Do you know about this year’s midterm election?” “Would you like to register to vote?” “Have you considered who you’re voting for this year?” These are just a few questions from my door-knocking script. That’s right. I’m one of those people, knocking on your dorm...
5 Reasons to Love Fall in Winona
Don't get me wrong, Winona is a great place to live all year round (well, except maybe the dead of winter). But here are the top 5 reasons why I love the fall in Winona best: 1) Fall colors on the bluffs How lucky are we to able to watch the bluffs transform from...
WSU Hosts Community Clean Up
Winona State University will wrap up its 2014 Homecoming celebration with a Community Clean Up event Sunday, Oct. 26. Volunteers will meet at 2 p.m. at the WSU Alumni Gazebo. The event will help to clean up after the homecoming festivities on campus and around...
WSU Hosts Homecoming 2014
Winona State University will host its annual Homecoming celebration through Sunday, Oct. 26. The theme this year is “WSU is Out of this World.” The Homecoming parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, on Huff Street from Broadway to Mark Street. After the...
How to Find Volunteer Opportunities at WSU
It's about two months into my freshman year of college and one of the biggest things I’ve learned so far is that being as involved as possible at school is incredibly beneficial. Not only does it help you meet new people, it also helps you in the long-run as you build...
Think Before You Lease
Today’s the day. You’ve seen the house, you’ve picked out your roommates and your new home is just a short commute to campus-- score! But do you really know what you’re agreeing to in your lease? Here are few tips and tricks to make sure you know exactly what you’re...