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Printed for the Feb. 5, 2018 issue: A bug trap uncleaned by a landlord who’s tenants have said does “the bare minimum to fix the issue” that has persisted since September 2017. Dwight Casper is one of many Winona landlords who supposedly don’t do their part to make their properties ARCHIVED PHOTOS livable for students who rent, causing much unnecessary stress and uncomfortable housing situations.

Photo story continued on page 10, see Best of 2018. NEWS Student loan debt continues to rise MARSHAL WILL some major tuition increases, the political and economic reporter state legislature took a major twist [email protected] “Because of the shrinking pot they on funding. Now that has occurred tudent loan debt has been on they don’t really want to see any- Sthe rise for years with no end in more tuition increases and I don’t sight. might consider cutting student foresee any huge tuition increases,” According to a Bloomberg report Livingston said. student loan debt has doubled since activities, departments might get cut. US News and World report sev- the 2009 recession to about $1.5 eral causes that explain the tuition trillion. Nationally, the total amount For example, the art department has increases. These range from less students currently have in debt is tax subsidies for student tuition, $44 million. increase in administration overhead Student Senate representative received cuts in the past, they’ve raised and competition with other univer- Zaria Smith was asked how the Stu- sities. dent Senate addresses these uncer- the cost of the health and wellness One solution Smith mentioned tainties. was that Winona could use to try “They are taking money out of and improve the loan situation was the pot that is shrinking so they are center for getting a counselor.” to advertise scholarship opportuni- looking at ways of how not to be in ties. debt, and still maintaining that stu- “I don’t think we stress enough dents’ experience at Winona doesn’t the amount of opportunities for decrease,” Smith said. “This is still - Zaria Smith, student senate representative scholarships here. That in turn can a conversation we are having and help affect how many loans students this is something they will try to take out. It can help show that it is come back on.” Though department cuts may be a funding,” Smith said. “They said not that hard to get free money,” There is a shrinking amount possibility, Smith said she is hoping if they don’t get funding they’re Smith said. of funds expected for for a different solution. looking for they will have to look to When asked if Winona State will public colleges, this is despite the “There might be considerations students to raise the money.” increase tuition, Livingston said in- Minnesota government having a of cuts depending on how much According to a CNBC report the flation will most likely be the cause $1.5 billion surplus reported in their the government gives Winona State average student can expect to gradu- of an increase in tuition. annual budget for 2018. Because next year,” Smith said. “They’re ate with about $37,000 in student Despite talks of tuition increases, of the expected decrease in funding looking at things like raising tui- loan debt, which has increased by Livingston assures students that Wi- Winona State is looking at ways to tion but we are hoping for a tuition $13,000 over the last 13 years. US nona is a good option when compar- budget this expected loss. freeze.” News and World report has shown ing to other universities. “Because of the shrinking pot they Smith also said the way the state that since 1998 tuition at public uni- “One of the things we do excel at might consider cutting student ac- used to figure out the finding for versities has increased on average is that our default rate is much lower tivities, departments might get cut. state schools has changed. 243 percent. and one of the lowest when looking For example, the art department has “They had recently changed the Mari Livingston, associate direc- at the national average considerably,” received cuts in the past, they’ve formula of how Minnesota state tor of financial aid, was asked why Livingston said. raised the cost of the health and schools are funded and all four-year tuition seems to have increased over wellness center for getting a coun- state schools are getting a decrease the past few years. selor,” Smith said. in the shared pot of government “A number of years ago we saw Continued on page 5, debt. 2 - NEWS NEWS Jan. 23, 2019 Scholarships award $1.4 million MORGAN REDDEKOPP scholarship opportunities and even media support through a couple Scholarships, as they are a great academic and administrative reporter helping students apply. The stops of outlets, like Instagram and opportunity for many students in [email protected] will be tables set up in various Snapchat.” financial need and are fairly easy to populated areas of campus. Sarah Schake a senior majoring in apply for. ach academic year, the WSU “Over the next four weeks I will business administration, has applied “I would encourage students, EFoundation awards over 900 be set up somewhere on campus for 75-100 WSU Foundation regardless of their year in school, scholarships to Winona State where students can come and [ask Scholarships and has been awarded to apply for these scholarships. The University students. questions about] scholarships if they five scholarships that have totaled process is extremely simple, and These scholarships total over $1.4 don’t understand how to apply, [if $18,500. what a lot of students don’t realize million, but not many students are they] want advice or help, we will Schake first found out about the is several of the scholarships ask the aware of the opportunities that these be there for two hours,” Jonsgaard WSU Foundation Scholarships same questions so you don’t have to scholarships offer. said. when she was a senior in high write 25 essays; you can write only According to Jennifer Jonsgaard, The “Scholarship Stops” aim to school. one and slightly change it to fit each the WSU Foundation Scholarship make the scholarships more visible “I received an email from the unique scholarship,” Schake said. coordinator, only 4,000 students and attract students to stop by the university about the substantial “In addition, the financial weight applied for the WSU Foundation booths and ask questions. number of scholarships available that was lifted from myself and Scholarships last year. This year, There will also be more of a to students and I knew that I my parents because I was awarded Jonsgaard hopes to raise this social media presence by the WSU should take advantage of those several scholarships made my time number to 4,500 students. Foundation in order to make more opportunities,” Schake said. “Once at WSU more enjoyable because “Over the last year, I have really students aware of the scholarships. at [Winona State], I heard about I did not have to worry so much put together some new marketing,” “There were two articles written scholarships every December about my financial situation.”. Jonsgaard said. over break that talked about three through an email and through The deadline to apply for WSU The new marking includes different areas about scholarships,” advertising around campus.” Foundation Scholarships for 2019 is “Scholarship Stops,” which are Jonsgaard said. “I am also hopefully Schake encourages students to Feb. 15. aimed at informing students about going to be getting more social apply for the WSU Foundation

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POLICE INCIDENTS: 9:33 p.m.: A Winona man reported 3:30 p.m.: Winona women arrested 25 pills missing from a mailed on suspicion of fifth degree posses- medication bottle. He said that the sion of controlled substance and bottle appeared to be tampered was cited for a hit-and-run and with. driving after revocation.

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1:44 a.m.: A Winona man was ticked for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in Lake Park.

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Horoscopes Week of Jan. 23 By: Shannon Galliart Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Taurus (April 20 to May 20) Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Be patient this week, Aquarius. Watch what you say, Taurus. Be Your hard work is going to be Let go of all your pent-up emotions These may be trying times, but careful what you say around certain recognized and rewarded this week, this week you’ll feel 100x better. everything will fall into place soon. people. Leo! Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You have lots of power and Things may seem rough right now Pay attention to your surroundings Help your friends this week they’re authority this week, use this to your but try and remain optimistic. this week you may have bitten off going to need some of your positive advantage! Things will get better soon. more than you can chew. energy.

Aries (March 21 to April 19) Cancer (June 21 to July 22) Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You may be putting off a decision, Be happy, Cancer! This is your Don’t believe everything you read, You’re going to have a very calm Aries. This is okay, time and careful week; your happiness is contagious. Libra, look deeper into the details. week, Capricorn. Try hanging out thinking will help you come to a with some of your more stressed conclusion. friends, your calm will help them too.

Debt, continued from page 2. Students attending Winona State events, or the cash cart program have a range of sources they can around campus.” obtain loans from. “One of the things we do excel at is that Smith was asked on her thoughts When a student is going to apply of ways the situation of student loan for financial aid they must take an our default rate is much lower and one of debt in general could be improved. “entrance loan counseling” pro- Starting with teaching high school gram, which is meant to educate the the lowest when looking at the national students that college is an invest- student on what they are borrowing ment. and how they should be able to pay “[It is] never stressed in high it back. average considerably.” school this is what it means to take Some have criticized that students out loans, this is what it means to who had just graduated high school - Mari Livingston, associate director of financial aid. be in debt,” Smith said. “It should may not fully understand what also be readdressed in college with they are signing up for with student a financial advisor. It’s never real- loans. is something I think they could do financial literacy for example at the ly taught, you are just expected to When Smith started school at Wi- better at,” Smith said. “Maybe they end of the school year where we are figure it out.” nona State she too went through the could do it again when your soph- focused on seniors. We [the Finan- loan education program. However, omore or a junior where they say, cial Aid office] look at things like she believes Winona State could be ‘Hey you’re taking out loans and this now you’re going out and getting doing better. is how you pay them back.” a job, what type of things are you “As freshmen, we had the oppor- Livingston was asked what ways trying to look for, this includes tunity learn about how our loans Winona State is helping students things like insurance,” Livingston work. Although the information manage their student loans and she said. “Which was highly regarded MARSHAL WILL was there it may have been more mentioned a range of programs. by students last year. We’ve also political and economic reporter of a onetime conversation and that “We run various events to help done FAFSA events and scholarship [email protected] 5 - NEWS NEWS Jan. 23, 2019 THIS WEEK IN WINONA

Faculty Jazz Ensemble Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m. Have a burning Location: Harriet Johnson Auditorium Contact: Marybeth Lenhart opinion? Want WJan. 23 [email protected] McKnight Ceramics Exhibition Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to share a news Location: Watkins Art Gallery Contact: Roger Boulay tip? TJan. 24 [email protected] UPAC Presents: Comedian Daniel Franzese Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Stark Hall - 103 Send your questions, Contact: Lydia Rux FJan. 25 [email protected] opinions and suggestions to International Food and Art Excursion [email protected] Time: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Location: Midtown Global Market Contact: Tim Brennan SJan. 26 [email protected]

Brewing Up the Past: History of Winona’s Beer Industry Time: 12 - 4 p.m. Location: Winona History Center Contact: Main phone SJan. 27 507-454-2723

UPAC Presents: Harry Potter Themed Grocery Bingo Time: 7 - 8 p.m. Location: Kryzsko Commons - East Room Contact: Lydia Rux MJan. 28 [email protected] TED Talk Tuesday Time: 2 - 3 p.m. Location: Kryzsko Commons - Student Activities Center Contact: 507-457-5325 TJan. 29

NEWS - 6 LIFE Watkins Gallery: Profile on McKnight Ceramics Exhibit REN GENNERMAN already seen the gallery collection. profile reporter “As a student, the McKnight show [email protected] is always one of my favorite shows every year,” Bontrager said. “I enjoy rom Jan 14-Feb 5, the Watkins the diversity of work that is created FGallery is hosting the annual by the different artists, whether it is McKnight Ceramics Exhibition, sculptural, tiles or vessels. Ceramics featuring the work of several artists. is such a versatile medium in art Winona State University has host- and I think this show displays that ed the traveling McKnight Ceramics beautifully.” Exhibition for over 10 years. This Boulay agreed with Bontrager, program was brought to Wino- especially because as art students na State by a former professor of learn more about their field, having ceramics in order to support the art work so close [to the students] is an program and students studying art. advantage. Sponsored by the McKnight “Students get to see what is going Foundation, the McKnight Ceram- on in the world of ceramics,” Bou- ics Exhibition elects four different lay said. “It’s a great opportunity, international artists every year for The McKnight Ceramics Exhibition was organized by MORGAN REDDEKOP especially because our gallery is on a three-month residency in the the Northern Clay Center and is currently taking place photographer c ampu s .” Northern Clay Center in Minne- in Watkins Hall Jan. 14- Feb. 5. An additional artist [email protected] talk will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 23 in Watkins apolis. In addition, the foundation Hall. chooses two artists from Minneso- ta to receive a grant of $25,000 to lines of fine art, this year’s exhibit the majority of student interest in make work in the exhibition. features work that explores line and the field comes from extracurricu- Because the recipients of the shape, as well as those that explore lar activities. grants and residencies are different and reference the human body. Mud club, a ceramic-making club, from year-to-year, the work in the Boulay also emphasized the collec- has more than 100 students in its gallery is always different. Roger tion’s variety of material, scale and membership and many of them Boulay, the gallery and art collec- colors. have already visited the exhibit. tion coordinator at Winona State- “It’s only been here for a few days Sarah Bontrager, a studio art remarks how different each year’s so far, but we have already seen major, is one of the people who has display can be. many people come through to “This is a great thing for Winona look at the art,” Boulay said. “It can STUDENT NIGHT State because the work is different really provide a nice change of pace, every year,” Boulay said. “It is always especially because it provides a $ very high-quality and there’s a di- more contemplative space on a busy THURSDAYS verse set of interests and people.” campus, and we already know lots for students and faculty of all ages While many people may think of of students on campus appreciate ceramics as mostly being painted ceramics.” bowls or cups, the exhibition this There are about 20 art majors and WINONA 7 70 WEST 2ND STREET year is mostly comprised of non- 30 art education majors who take a ADMISSION *NOT VALID ON THURSDAY PREMIERES OR SPECIAL EVENTS. ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR 3D 6MOVIES. AVAILABLE AT SELE CT CEC THEATRES ONLY. STUDENT ID REQUIRED FOR DISCOUNT. functional ceramics. More along the ceramics course at some point, but LIFE - 7 "History on the River" learns about bald ea- LIFE Jan. 23, 2019 Performing Arts Center renamed after former president would never have been possible MCKENNA SCHERER features reporter without DuFresne, who passed [email protected] away in the fall of 2015 at age 94. “The PAC was built under Du- inging in the new year with the Fresne’s leadership and has been a Rrest of the student body, Win- source of never-ending edification ona State University has announced since, not only to our students, but a new change – the renaming of the to the many guests who visit our Performing Arts Center. campus because of the program- The Performing Arts Center, ming in the PAC,” President Olson home to campus arts, classes and added. Many buildings on campus entertainment since 1971, will now are traditionally named after nota- be known as “The Robert A. Du- ble figures to Winona State, those Fresne Performing Arts Center”. who worked on the buildings, and/ DuFresne is credited with having or impactful past presidents, there- served his role exceptionally well fore making DuFresne more than during that time period “with wis- deserving. dom and transparency”, by current “It’s time to recognize what he Winona State President Scott Olson, meant to WSU by renaming the as college campuses and schools in PAC as ‘The Robert A. DuFresne general during that period were in a Performing Arts Center,’” Olson time of great questioning and high said. tensions. A few years after Dr. DuFresne’s During Dufresne's tenure, Wi- passing, a group of retired Winona nona State underwent nine major State employees approached the constructions of new buildings and school with the idea of renaming a few renovation projects – these the PAC in his honor. Not only was buildings include Memorial Hall, it a great idea to finally give the Minné Hall, Maxwell Hall, Sheehan The Performing Arts Center is being renamed CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY THE PAC a formal name, it also felt like Hall, renovations to much of Kryzs- the Robert A. Dufresne Performing Arts Center WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY the perfect opportunity to honor ko Commons and the PAC – as well in honor of the former Winona State University NEWS BLOG president who passed away in 2015. Dufresne's DuFresne and everything that he as changing Winona State’s status to wife, Barbara, donates money to a WSU had accomplished. A formal dedica- Foundation scholarship for music education a regional comprehensive universi- tion ceremony for “The Robert A. ty. students each year in honor of her husband. community of Winona, DuFresne Performing Arts Cen- “We were called ‘Winona State performances. Home to the Vivi- accommodating the Box Office, the ter” will occur this year, hopefully College’ when he started here, and an R. Fusillo Main Stage Theatre, Costume Shop and the Great River before the end of the spring semes- he led the conversion from being a the Recital Hall and the Dorothy Shakespeare Festival each summer ter at Winona State if timing and college to becoming a university,” B. Magnus Black Box Theatre, the since 2004. details allow, although the date is President Olson said. “So he was DuFresne PAC will continue to be The GRSF itself has been a major yet to be announced. president of Winona State College the center of celebration for campus collaboration, both stimulating the for eight years and president of Wi- arts and entertainment for decades economy for Winona’s community nona State University for two more to come. It also serves the theatre as well as artistic interests, drawing years after the name change.” and dance, communication Studies in theatre artists from across the The DuFresne PAC hosts six and music departments at Winona country and a national audience to to eight plays and over 20 music State. Winona and Winona State as stated concerts annually, as well as dance The center also works with the on the GRSF website – all of which Continued on page 9, Name Change 8 - LIFE Winona Prize celebrates creativity LIFE Jan. 23, 2019 Name Change, continued from page 8. “We will need to get the new Germany, among others. signage made and find a date when DuFresne’s influence went further family and friends are available,” than just his position at Winona President Olson said. “We will “It’s time to recognize what he meant State as president; DuFresne, fol- make sure the campus community lowing his presidential tenure, was knows about it well in advance of to WSU by renaming the PAC as “The a distinguished professor teaching the event.” political sciences and was creator A Minnesota native, Dr. DuFres- Robert A. DuFresne Performing Arts and supervisor of a study abroad ne was born in Brainerd, Minne- program in England. He and his sota in 1921 and graduated from Center.” wife Barbara also created a lasting Brainerd High School in 1939. He impact in the scholarship program, then served in the U.S. Navy during having generously created the “Bar- World War II and later graduated -President Scott Olson bara & Bob DuFresne Music Edu- from St. Cloud State University in cation Scholarship” for the music 1950 with his bachelor’s degree in he held positions such as president, versity, and the Good Will Am- department. social sciences. director, associate professor, visiting bassador to Turkey. He also served Robert A. DuFresne was more Following college graduation, he lecturer and more. He also was an on the Board of Northwest Bank than accomplished and beyond re- also earned his Master’s degree in accomplished writer with several Winona, Board of Regents, Saint spected in every community he was education administration from the publications, including “A Histo- Mary’s College- Winona, Winona a part of, whether that was from University of Colorado – Bolder in ry of Winona State University” in Chamber of Commerce and as a an academic standpoint or from 1954 and then his doctorate from 1985, which was his largest publi- Winona councilman for the Second a city’s community. His impact at the University of North Dako- cation. Ward of Winona. Winona State is visible throughout ta. DuFresne went on to have an An active community member He also traveled out of the United campus to this day and will forever extensive career in academics and everywhere he went, DuFresne States to several institutes, includ- be as the renaming of the PAC. administration, not only at Wino- received several honors and awards ing the European Parliament Del- na State but also at Kearney State including but not limited to the egation at Federal Union, London, College, Mankato State University, Outstanding Community Achieve- the I.C.E.T. Conference of Interna- Drake University, Western Wash- ment Award from Winona, Min- tional Education in Nairobi, Kenya, MCKENNA SCHERER nesota, the Distinguished Alumni and the Congress of the Union of features reporter ington University and others, where [email protected] Award from St. Cloud State Uni- European Federalists in Koln and

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Printed for the Feb. 7, 2018 issue: Senior Corey Jeffs Printed for the Feb. 21, 2018 issue: Adelle Vietor and ARCHIVED PHOTO ARCHIVED PHOTO takes the ball to the rim for the first dunk of the night Noah Tashner begin their Dancescape performance “Teth- against the Saturday night in er” choreographed by faculty member Gretchen Cohenor McCown Gymnasium. The Warriors played back to back on the Vivian Fusillo Main Stage Theatre. games with a 93-78 win against Minnesota State Univer- sity Moorhead on Friday, Feb. 3 and a 64-82 loss against Northern State on Saturday.

Printed for the March 28, 2018 issue: Student activists Printed for the April 18, 2018 issue: The new Education ARCHIVED PHOTO ARCHIVED PHOTO lead the way from Winona Senior High School on Sat- Village, located on Wabasha Street, is being remodeled urday, March 24, kickstarting Winona’s March For Our for education majors. Construction began this year on Lives protest. Between 400-500 people of all ages came phase two which focus on the interior remodel and the together to march for more comprehensive gun laws in project is set to be completed by fall of 2019. the wake of the Parkland shooting. 10 - COVER STORY Printed for the Sept. 12, 2018 issue: Senior History and Printed for the Oct. 17, 2018 issue: The cast of “The ARCHIVED PHOTO ARCHIVED PHOTO Social Studies Education major Mercedes Williams holds Rocky Horror Picture Show” looks off in the distance the KEAP center’s sign in sheet. while finishing a performance of “Eddie” during a dress “I think its unfair that students need to prove they use rehearsal on Sunday, Oct. 14 on the Vivian Fusillo Main this space when clubs like UPAC or spaces like the medi- Stage Theatre. Rocky Horror opens on Wednesday, Oct. tation room don’t need that, they (the university) just 17 and will play through Oct. 20. assume.”

Printed for the Oct. 12, 2018 issue: Head Coach Tom Printed for the Oct. 31, 2018 issue: Left to right: Cait- ARCHIVED PHOTO ARCHIVED PHOTO Sawyer celebrates a big win with his team after the lyn Deetz, Diana Alvarado, and Annika Culver chase homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 6 in the Altra down and get ready to tackle a player from La Crosse at Federal Credit Union Stadium. The Warriors won 54-13 a match last spring at Southeast Technical College, the against the University of , heading into Black Katts won 67-21. The Black Katts will be moving the last half of their season with four wins and two losses. from Division two to Division one this year. COVER STORY - 11 LIFE Jan. 23, 2019

JOSHNetflix DE LA ROSA film in review: "Birdmy overall feelings for it. Box" film reporter My only gripe with “Bird Box” is [email protected] its two-hour runtime. Normally, I expect a length like this in thrill- f you’re like me, then chances are ers, but there were times where I Iyour experience with Netflix’s would check my phone to see how new film “Bird Box” was born out The Winonan's film reporter rates "Bird Box" 4.5/5 long I had been sitting there. Upon of our culture’s incessant need to reflection, the film’s slow-build and turn everything into a meme. No sense of annihilation that is always preceding it, feels like a bridge for gradual stressing of the string can matter the social media platform I just outside the door. The charac- communities of media consumers become tedious, instead of fore- found myself browsing, every third ters react accordingly to this threat, that puts them all on proportional boding. With that said, I can’t put post was dedicated to a picture of which allows for some genuine mo- pedestals, making them equally my finger on what could be cut or Sandra Bullock’s character Malorie ments of sincerity from a diverse susceptible to the film’s entertain- shortened to make the film more Hayes, wearing a blindfold and the cast of unlikely allies. ment. economical. Perhaps I’m just impa- caption reading something like, With doom lurking around every I was expecting “Bird Box” to be tient. “Sexy singles in your area if you corner, I couldn’t help but find my- a rip-off of 2018’s “A Quiet Place”, “Bird Box” is a satisfying film look!” self empathizing with these char- blatantly cashing in on that film’s that, like with “A Quiet Place,” puts On top of that, there was also the acters’ isolation. If a film can make success and intrigue. After discov- emphasis on the strengths of those near-universal word-of-mouth that me feel depressed and nihilistic ering this film is actually based on a who are impaired; in this case, it’s quickly spread from simply being about the prospects of my contin- 2014 novel of the same name—with those with visual deficiencies. This an enlightening recommendation ued well-being, then I know it must its origins predating films like “The imparts an uplifting message that for film indulgence to just being be doing something right. Happening”—I found my main a perceived weakness can actual- annoying. The amount of hype this It should go without saying that crutch of argument being pulled ly be a privilege in disguise. In a film had almost deterred me from Sandra Bullock as the film’s main from me. world where more is always the even watching it. When I did get protagonist is a joy to watch, and With my prejudice effectively de- goal, it doesn’t hurt to meditate on around to it, the latter forced me this is arguably always the case stroyed, I actually think “Bird Box” the prospect that less can truly be to go into the film expecting to be with her, even in projects where the is a much better tale of overcoming divine. 4.5/5 disappointed. material is less than satisfactory. adversity than “A Quiet Place.” I The thing is, I wasn’t. “Bird Box” Bullock conveys just enough cyn- say this partially because I can’t get is a better version of M. Night Shya- icism about her situation to come over the unbelievable cheesiness of malan’s 2007 thriller “The Happen- across as a realistic victim to her that film’s ending that has tainted ing.” In both films, an unseen force circumstances, and not an overly manipulates people into harming pessimistic figure who is unbear- themselves and others, culminating able to root for. in their untimely deaths. Unlike As a film reviewer, I’m aware of Shyamalan’s film, however, the den- the negative connotations attached izens of “Bird Box” cannot see that to my title, which seem to stipulate which is devastating them, lest they people like myself have to hate what become victims to its wrath. To everybody else enjoys. I will admit combat this, they maneuver their this is sometimes the case, only world blind-folded, never entirely because I think audiences are quick sure they will reach their destina- to get swept away by visually-pleas- tion. ing eye-candy and forget to look The film finds its powers within for areas of substance. “Bird Box,” its relentless tone; a foreboding though, even with its popularity

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OPINION - 15 SPORTS Gymnastics falls short in first dual of the year SYDNEY MOHR The final event of the night was features editor the floor, arguably one of Winona [email protected] State’s best performing categories “ within tournaments. Junior Kenne- he Warriors gymnastics team The coaches are really excited about the dy Utz ended the night with WSU’s Ttook a loss at their first dual of ” highest score of 9.575, followed by 2019 against Lindenwood Uni- potential of this team. first-year Kaitlyn West with a score versity in St. Charles, Missouri on of 9.450 and Zehr with a score of Saturday, Jan. 20. Although they 9.425. One other WSU floor rou- left with a loss, this meet set many tine scored above a 9.1, and the personal season-high marks for -Becky Rolbiecki, head coach other two above a 8.4. Lindenwood individual members of the team. ended with a score of 48.700. Becky Rolbiecki, head coach of Overall, the loss was not by a the gymnastics team, commented large margin, as the final score on the team overall and their per- team they handled the huge crowd score of 9.375. Burton was closely was 194.550 to 183.950. No formance before winter break. and early season jitters very well.” followed by Zehr and first-year All-Arounders were recognized this “[The coaches] are really excited The meet started off on vault Hailey Bryant, who both scored a meet for Winona State University. about the potential of this team. We with an overall score of 46.175, and 9.050 on bars. Despite the loss, Rolbiecki is are very young, as we graduated sophomore Shelsea Zehr earning The best and highest scoring confident about her season and the six seniors last year. We have a tal- the Warrior’s highest vault score event of the night was beam, where team of girls she is training this ented group of returners who have with an average of 9.325. Lind- Winona State took an overall year. taken the lead in taking the new enwood came out of vault with a 46.600. Junior Kelly Johnston set “We will definitely grow this freshmen under their wings,” Rol- score of 48.950. a personal record for her year with year as we have a lot of new rou- biecki said. “I was very impressed Winona State’s second event a 9.625, the highest ranking score tines and skills that we are adding with our performance at the first of the night was bars. The overall out of the Winona State athletes. depth and strength to our line up meet of the year last weekend at score for bars fell shorter than the The Warrios ended up with a final with,” Roliecki said. the Best of Minnesota. We had a vault score at a 44.675, compared score of 46.600, with four of the rocky start on beam but then put up to Lindenwood’s 48.950 overall. six athletes scoring above a 9.2 strong performances on the other Sophomore Alexis Burton took on the beam. Lindenwood scored three events to finish with a great the highest score on bars of the a 48.550, with all of their athletes early score of 182.3. As a young six athletes for the Warriors with a scoring above a 9.0. Continued on page 19, Gymnastics

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Taylor standsThe team was out also outrebounded in takeawaysweekend from the game. In the roadinant with shooting trip over 62 percent CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS sports reporter 12-19 and gave up 12 points on second half, they would outscore from the field and having only [email protected] turnovers during the opening 20 the Golden Eagles, including 18 one turnover in route to the 87-59 minutes. Sophomore Kevion Tay- points by Taylor, who had a ca- victory. he Winona State University lor led the Warriors in the first half reer-high 25 points. The next Warrior will Tmen’s basketball team split with seven points, making all three Continuing on their road trip, the be at home against Southwest Min- their two road games over the of his shots, though at the half they team would head to Bemidji State nesota State University Friday, Jan. weekend. They started with a 66- would trail 42-24. University looking for continued 25 with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. 80 loss against the University of In the second period, the War- improvement. Minnesota Crookston on Friday, riors looked to play smarter and The opening half the game was Jan. 18, but were able to rebound more aggressive on both ends off highly contested, as both teams and win 87-59 against Bemidji the court. The team did that by shot over 50 percent from beyond State University on Saturday, Jan decreasing the number of turn- the arc. Though the Beavers shot 19. overs, while also getting more shot a better percentage from the field, Against Minnesota-Crookston, attempts and hitting on a higher their 11 turnovers would keep the the Warriors came out slow in the clip. Defensively, they forced more Warriors in the game. Bemidji first half. The game started with takeaways and allowed a lower would end the half up 38-36. an 8-0 run by the Golden Eagles. shooting percentage. After a close game to start, the Defensively, Winona State allowed After two made free throws by second 20-minute period would be over 46 percent shooting from the junior guard Caleb Wagner, Wi- a different story. Early on in the field and 50 percent from three nona State would get within six period, the Warriors took a 44-41 point range. points of the lead, but after multi- lead and wouldn’t look back. The Meanwhile on offense, the ple missed shots by the Warriors, defense allowed only 21 points, Warriors struggled with shooting, the Golden Eagles would go on an and held them to less than 40 per- and shot less than 40 percent from 8-0 run to cement their victory. cent shooting from field and only the field and only made four of 14 Despite the loss, the Warriors 27 percent from three-point range. from outside the arc. were able to have some positive On offense the Warriors were dom- Have a passion for sports? Consider writing about them! The Winonan is currently hiring sports reporters Interested? Contact Mitchell Breuer at [email protected]

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SPORTS - 17 SPORTS Jan. 23, 2019 Kieck sees career-high in weekend split LAUREN LOTT ball over four times against their sports reporter press, but we had some silly or [email protected] careless turnovers at times in the “Our rebounding, shot selection and free half court which led to some easy inona State University’s scores for them,” Ballard said. “We Wwomen’s basketball faced did a better job of not allowing off against two conference oppo- throw shooting has improved greatly since dribble drives into the lane that led nents this last weekend, competing ” to kick out passes on the perimeter against we came back from Christmas. for three-point shots. Unfortunate- Crookston Friday, Jan. 18 and ly, we missed eight open layups Saturday, -Scott Ballard, head coach during the course of the game that Jan. 19. came back to haunt us.” The Warriors fought hard against Schaefer, Novotny and Kieck both teams but were only able to standout game with a career-high the free throw line and shot a were also the high scorers of this come away with one win against 23 points, scoring 17 of those in season-high 46 percent from three- game scoring 11, nine and seven Crookston. the fourth quarter comeback. point range in the win. points. Down by 11 at the beginning of “We were so effective in the “We have struggled all season “Our defense has been very good the fourth quarter, Winona State fourth quarter because our energy with consistent shooting from most of the season,” Ballard said. managed to gain momentum on level was high and we kept our three-point land, but went 6-13 in “Our rebounding, shot selection offense to turn the game into a focus,” Kieck said. “We didn’t that game,” Ballard said. and free throw shooting has im- come-from-behind win by 12 give up on ourselves when we got Seniors Rachel Novotny and proved greatly since we came back points, 76-64. down by double digits, we real- Kayla Schaefer also were efficient from Christmas. However, we have “Foul trouble bothered us the first ized we had to bring more to the offensively, shooting 13 and 11 lost two close games on the road three quarters against Crookston table at that point. As a team we points in the game. and have difficulty playing four and didn’t allow [Novotny] and also locked down on defense, got The Warriors were unable to find good quarters on offense.” [Kieck] to stay on the floor much rebounds and finished the easy the same kind of rhythm on offense These two games bring Winona which limited our transition and of- scores, that’s what brought us back against Bemidji State Saturday. State’s record to 8-8 (6-6 NSIC). fensive rebounding opportunities,” into the game.” The two teams seemed evenly They will return home next week- head coach Scott Ballard said. “In The Winona State defense was so matched throughout the contest, al- end for a pair of games against the fourth quarter, our defense got effective that Crookston was only ways keeping the score fairly even. Southwest Minnesota State Univer- a lot of stops and we got the ball to able to get off two shots at the be- Whenever the Warriors seemed to sity on Friday, Jan. 25, and Uni- Emily quickly for many transition ginning of the quarter, with no field fall behind, they always made their versity of Sioux Falls on Saturday, opportunities leading to the big goals for the final eight minutes of way back, but were unable to get Jan. 26 at home. quarter and the win.” the game. ahead losing 57-61. Sophomore Emily Kieck had a The Warriors were 18-20 from “We actually only turned the

18 - SPORTS SPORTS Jan. 23, 2019 Track and Field competes in BARRY ALLEN three-tenths of a second behind the personal best time of 5:04.58. the 200m dash (25.60). Both times sports reporter winner from South Dakota State Junior Nicki Staffen finished in were personal bests for the rookie. [email protected] University. Her previous best time second with a time of 5:13.28. The Warriors will travel to was set in 2017 when she ran a Senior Ali Johnson (2:16.63) Mankato next weekend for the first he Winona State University 2:58.33 in the 1000m run. The new topped the field for the second of three trips over the next month Twomen’s track and field team school record marks the second week in a row in the 800m race. in meets hosted by the Minnesota competed in the South Dakota State week in a row with school records Fellow senior Brittany Schyvinck State-Mankato Mavericks. University Division II Invitational set by Warrior women. Senior Anna won the 400m dash with a time of The NSIC Indoor Championships on Friday, Jan. 18. Multiple Warrior Roghan set a new school record 57.27, closely followed by her first- are also in Mankato and will be runners finished first in their events in the Warrior’s last meet in the year sister, Brooklyn Schyvinck, on Feb. 22-23. Winona State will and veteran senior Hope Willen- 3000m run. She placed third in the who ran a 57.71 and finished sec- compete in the Mark Schuck Open brink set a new school record in the 1000m run on Friday with a time of ond overall. next weekend. 1000m run. 3:01.39. First-year runner Michaela Pryor Willenbrink finished second In the mile run, senior Anna had a strong day finishing second overall with a time of 2:57.54, only Roghan finished first with a new in the 60m dash (7.73) and third in

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"The event squads are starting to after the meet about the hardships can go. Our goal this season, like again this weekend on Saturday, find their identities and that helps the team has been facing in the start every other season, is to qualify for Jan. 26 against Gustavus Adolphus the overall performance at each of spring semester. nationals.” College and University of Wis- event. We do have several gym- "We have a lot of freshmen, many Hiller hopes the team can ad- consin-Whitewater at 6:30 p.m. in nasts that can challenge for the of which are coming back from vance to Nationals, and comment- Whitewater, Wisconsin. regular line up spots and I expect injury so we haven't even been ed that there are possibilities of our line ups to change as we move able to use them yet," Hiller said. teammates scoring high enough to SYDNEY MOHR through the season.” "Once we get everyone out there I attend Nationals individually. features editor Sophomore Anna Hiller spoke think we will see how far this team Winona State will compete [email protected] SPORTS - 19 Sports this week... * Home games in bold Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, January 23 January 24 January 25 January 26 January 27 January 28 January 29

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vs. Southwest vs Unviersity of Women’s Minnesota State Sioux Falls University 3:30 p.m. Basketball 5:30 p.m.

vs. Southwest vs Unviersity of Men’s Minnesota State Sioux Falls University 5:30 p.m.. Basketball 7:30 p.m.

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