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Study abroad gives students new perspectives Jo Harren "It's helping me graduate on Vanessa Fernandez Greene told cheek, walking everywhere, also tons of hotties here that are Winonan time, [it's a] great experience, students of the stages a student coping with more blunt people, more than outgoing," he said. and it got me out of little old will go through before, during the food is way different." Study Abroad students also Students are beginning Lewiston [Minn.]," Martinson and after studying abroad. Student panelists at the face visual cultural differences. preparations for upcoming said. Niesen said that it is common presentation said that time "Sometimes I feel I'm the Study Abroad opportunities. The Athenaeum Series put for students to go through four was viewed differently in only blonde in Spain and my Winona State University's on by the Darrell W. Krueger stages such as the honeymoon the countries they studied at. host mom commented on how Study Abroad program is Library presented Bridging stage, crisis stage, recovery Unlike Americans, people took white my skin is. I never thought sought after for different the Gap: Strengthening stage and adjustment stage. their time going places. my skin was really white till I reasons, depending on the International Relationships Martinson said life in Spain Martinson also said he had moved here. I actually stick out student. through Study, Feb. 2. took some adjustment. "The more free time available than here," Martinson said. Jordan Martinson is currently Communication Studies customs are very different here, he was used to back home. This semester's students in Granada, Spain to enhance instructor Caroline Niesen but I have grown accustomed He said there are a lot of his Spanish major. and Global Studies instructor to them. Like kissing on the clubs in Granada. "There are See ABROAD, pg. 5 Sports Obama's Meet our Athlete of State of the Students learn the Issue: Natalie Union hits cake decorating Gigler home secrets

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 New fraternity promotes equal opportunity and community service Jamie Williams perform step routines and improve the community to help teach middle school through mentoring programs, Cara Szpila reveal themselves to the while promoting their core and high school students fundraising events and Winonan community. values. important life skills. awareness events in the Each class of initiated Some organizations that The members of Phi Beta community. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity men performs their own receive Phi Beta Sigma's Sigma take great pride in For more information, Inc. exploded onto Winona personalized routines and service are March of Dimes their involvement in the contact Onuigbo at State University's campus songs. and American Cancer community. [email protected]. Jan. 22, unveiling its six Brothers from the Society. "I'm hungry to serve the members to the community. University of Minnesota At the national level, community of Winona and The fraternity was brought chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, Phi Beta Sigma was the the great end of Sigma is to campus through the hard as well as members of other first Greek organization to service," Matthews said. "We work of Alexander Hines of Greek organizations, made develop a youth auxiliary live by culture for service Contact Jamie at the Inclusion and Diversity the trip to Winona to help group known as Sigma Beta and service for humanity." [email protected] Office at Winona State and participate in the ceremony. Club. These men plan to better Contact Cara at he six dedicated men, Josh Members of the Winona This club was developed the Winona community [email protected] Brandon, Evan Johnson, State Greek organizations David Kolb, Zach Matthews, also attended the event to

:Michael Onuigbo and Kevin welcome the new fraternity Pace. to the Greek community. "We started this The organization aims )rganization for many to improve relationships b -easons, a few of them being among minorities but is Jo :he pursuit of brotherhood, inclusive, allowing men of the want to be part of all backgrounds to become something greater than members. They pride Durselves, and the ambition themselves in promoting to leave a positive foot the "inclusive we," meaning print on the school and the everyone has an equal liriterriship community even after we opportunity to join the leave here," Onuigbo said. fraternity. Phi Beta Sigma invited Phi Beta Sigma was not only the Winona State founded in Washington D.C. Minnesota State Uniwesities campus but also the Winona in 1914 based on the values community to their probate of brotherhood, scholarship Fai show, an event in which and service. newly initiated members These men strive to actively Monday, February 21, 2011' Advanced Registration Required Register with Career ervices

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2 •News Obama's State of the Union speech affirms changes in College of Education Chelsea Filipovich Obama claimed, "by the end This preparation has been In his speech, Obama said deserves to be celebrated, but Winonan of the decade, America will heavily directed towards the to districts across the nation, the winner of the science fair." once again have the highest experience of future teachers "if you show us the most Obama continued to discuss The United States of proportion of college graduates in the field. innovative plans to improve the influence of children's America has always been a in the world." Because- the College teacher quality and student education when he said that the place of discovering passions Because of this bold claim, of Education has been achievement, we'll show you biggest impact on a child aside and dreams as citizens have it is essential to know what collaborating with local the money." Winona State has from their parents comes from embraced the concept of Winona State is doing to make P-12 partners, Winona State embraced this and is boldly the teacher at the front of the making a difference. this very thing possible. has developed a new theory moving forth in change. classroom. President Obama made his "We are actually in equipping students of The current goals of As a representative of the State of the Union speech Jan. restructuring the College of pedagogy. Winona State's award of the newly changing College of 25 to encourage the original Education," Paula O'Malley, "We are in the process of Bush Foundation Grant aligns Education, O'Malley said, determination of American Winona State teacher education creating a theory of change in with the comprehensive and "Teaching is one of the noblest citizens. The speech centered admission and certification recruiting, preparing, assessing coherent reform agenda on the professions in the world and around three core ideas, one coordinator, said. and mentoring our Teacher Minnesota Race to the Top, we are making an impact in our of which represents Winona The Bush Foundation Grant Education students," O'Malley O'Malley said. future generation through our State University's Teacher Winona State received, has said. Working with P-12 partners teacher preparation programs." Education programs. and is helping the Teacher Students combining theory also assists local students of Obama said, "We need Education programs make and practical experiences early Winona to prepare for college to out-innovate, out-educate bold movements in modifying on has recently been viewed as entrance requirements and and out-build the rest of the teaching methods to those a necessity for Winona State. high school exit criteria. the world." With this, he proven effective for 21st Teacher Education- students Another benefit of the Bush encouraged the nation to re- century education. have, as of fall 2010, been Foundation Grant includes think how American's function "We do indeed need to placed in the field to experience focusing recruitment in and challenge the people in out-educate other countries," immediate observation of P-12 under-represented areas and accepting what the government O'Malley said. schooling. high demand areas such as had to offer, particularly in this She emphasized that the This new theory for the science, technology, and math, case, education. College of Education is Teacher Education program O'Malley said. As stated in the speech, creating innovative ways highlights more than just As Obama discussed out- within the following 10 years, of improving our Teacher the early field experience; it educating other countries, nearly half of all jobs will Education programs so that also emphasizes the newly he said, "We need to teach require a higher education than students can graduate with the launched program, Race to the our kids that it's not just the Contact Chelsea at just high school. preparation they need. Top. winner of the Super Bowl who [email protected] At&

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News • 3 Wednesday, Feb 9, 2011 Cures for winter blues come i n many forms Brendan Moore more prone to the disorder. to sleep for a few months, Light box therapy is managing ones diet and stress Winonan Symptoms of SAD are but it's not so great when available to all Winona State are also ways of beating relatively similar to those of you have to get up for an 8 students after meeting with a the winter blues. Anyone Kicking off this year's clinical depression. o'clock class," Alsaker said. health services counselor. struggling with SAD or any Wellness Wednesdays Irritability, hopelessness, Getting the necessary Other methods of curing other form of depression can lecture series, Winona State anxiety, loss of energy, exposure to light can be the winter blues include find counseling at health and University counselor Eunice difficulty concentrating, simple. Opening the shade, getting proper amounts of wellness services, which is Alsaker gave a short talk weight gain and changes in studying in front of a sleep. located in the new Integrated about beating the winter appetite, especially craving window, or using higher watt Alsaker said having a Wellness Center. blues. carbohydrates, can all be light bulbs can all increase uniform sleep schedule is More information abotit More than just a clever warning signs. your light exposure. imperative. SAD is available at http:// title, last Wednesdays "The symptoms of seasonal However, for cases where More specifically, www.mayoclinic.com/ talk addressed the very affective disorder are exactly these solutions are not individuals with SAD should health/sad/MY00371 real problem of seasonal what the symptoms of enough, a more sophisticated get no more than 10 and affective disorder, which is depression are. What makes method is light box therapy. no less than seven hours more commonly known as it different is it follows Also called phototherapy, of sleep a night. Avoiding seasonal depression. a seasonal pattern," said this method consists of an naps, especially ones that are A disorder that affects 20 Alsaker. "Some people individual sitting in front of long or after 3 p.m., is also put of every 100 people, to have short bouts, for other a box emitting 10,000 lux's recommended. some degree each year, SAD people it can be over several of light for 20 to 30 minutes Getting outside and Contact Brendan at occurs most often during the months." each morning. getting exercise along with [email protected] gong winter months. Cures for the winter blues Researchers have traced can come in many forms; he cause to a chemical however, one Alsaker imbalance that is caused, stressed during Wednesday's in part, by an inadequate presentation, was light. ar C amount of exposure to light. Light affects the hormone 144,- E) Though SAD can affect producing centers of the anyone anywhere on the human brain. Two particular planet, studies have found chemicals that light affects, that women, along with which influence mood, are people in their late teens serotonin, the chemical to early twenties, are more found in antidepressants, likely to develop the disorder. and melatonin, which is In addition, it has also associated with sleep. YOU want to* been found that people living "It's great if you're a bear. Worl4 with 20-30 incoming further from the equator are You just eat a lot then go first year students? To ply yens Help first year students . Must be available for t FASTENAL learn about campus life, on Saturday, April 16th current issues, and Now Hiring • Must be available for N expectations? Student Orientation We PT Programmers/ Paid Introduce students to campus August 15th-20th 2011 internships resources? + Must have a minimum Contact: • Help Students get to know cumulative CPA of 2.5 ilobs@fastenaLcorn if each other? interested • Gain leadership experience while building your resume?

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Contact us at 507-452-4637 Email [email protected] ORIENTATION LEADERS WILL RECEIVE A www.fingallhall.com $200 WM SCHOLARSHIP 4 •News ABROAD Continued from pg. 1 WSU promotes energy conservation traveling to Granada faced disappointed. We got an e-mail Amanda Rehrauer "It's hard to hear that 4,000 is spreading the word about challenges with the Study saying that difficulties is what Winonan children die everyday from conservation. Abroad office. studying abroad is all about water-borne illnesses and "I'm very excited for the Martinson said they did and overcoming them. These February is energy not want to do something," challenge," she said. "It's not receive their visas until types of problems, in my mind, conservation month at Winona she said. "Telling fellow getting college credit to do less than a week before they shouldn't be part of the study State University, and one class classmates that us reducing something I love, which is traveled. "We were all in a scare abroad process," Martinson on campus is doing their part our demand in water by helping others become aware." of getting it back," he said. said. to get students invovled. cutting back on shower time She added, "I think everyone Martinson voiced more _ Now, shortly into the Dr. Jeanne Franz and her and turning off the water has now heard of what we [as difficulties with preparations semester, Martinson said things Environmental Chemistry when brushing your teeth is Americans] are doing to our for travel. "The meetings were have been worked out. class are leading Winona something that is so simple and one and only earth, but I still a joke, sometimes the speaker "Winona State signed up with State in a campus energy could potentially help others. I don't know that we're aware didn't even come. One time another office over in Spain challenge, in which colleges can't remember the last time I of the severity. It's great to I drove down from Lewiston called 'El Sol' which means across the Midwest participate saw the shower head turn on get out and inform the student and took off work to basically `The Sun' and oh boy, are they. to prove that their university and didn't think about how body. I think sharing the receive some papers that no They really saved our butts," he is conserving the most energy fortunate I was to have clean statistics with them will plant one knew were about, even said. this month. water at my fingertips when a seed and, if anything, just the person handing them out. Martinson said despite the Students in the class are there are millions that travel be more conscious of their We didn't even know what the difficulties, he is enjoying the hanging posters up around miles for dirty, unsafe water." actions." maps they were giving us were experience. "I'm having a great campus and putting energy- Another student, Stacy of," he said. time, traveling around Europe, saving tips in the WSU Zwiefelhofer, said, "People When the students reached speaking Spanish like I never Update. don't realize that our actions their destination, they found thought I could, got all the Laura Senefeld, a student today, will have negative that classes had not been classes I need and loving life." in the class, said the simple consequences on the world registered as they should have, changes her class is promoting in which our children and Martinson said. Contact Jo at makes her more thankful for grandchildren will live in. "To be frank, I'm [email protected] the luxuries she has. Something as simple as turning down the thermostat while out, turning off lights when not needed and unplugging devices that are not in use can make a huge difference in your RECY LEM NI energy bill." Contact Amanda at Senefeld added that her [email protected] HAS BEGUN! favorite part of the experience RecycleMania is a nationwide competiton that promotes waste RED WING reduction activities to campus communities! TATTOO 161 E. THIRD ST. DOWNTOWN WINONA, MINNESOTA DON'T MISS THE (507) 454-3452 KICK OFF EVENT! WWW.REDWINGTATTOO.COM Feb. lo at Noon in the Student Activity Center Hear Speakers. Win Prizes. Get Involved. FINGALL HALL Privately owned Student Housing Keep your eyes opened for more Looking for Housing near Winona State University?? _ events and Don't forget to , Fingal! Hall is 1 minute from WSU campus Great Volunteer Oppourtunity ! Save money and Save time RECYCLE Contact us at 507-452-4637 Email [email protected]

www.fingallhall.com For more information or to volunteer Contact [email protected] News • 5 Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 Art department seeks submissions for new art exhibit WSU holds assessment day The art department's senior with about five vertical feet of Feb. 17. To submit work, first Winona State University will Feb. 14. seminar course is seeking usable space along an 18-foot visit the space to determine hold Assessment Day Feb. 16. Students who complete submissions for a rotating wall. what type of art would be best This campus-wide opportunity the Assessment Day Survey exhibition program in a new Exhibiting work provides displayed. Second send an focuses on gathering feedback on Assessment Day will be space for student art on campus. students the opportunity to email to MinneCafe@gmail. on how well the university is entered into a drawing for a The program will allow build their resume and share com, include name(s), major, meeting its mission to create 16 GB iPad. Students who students and faculty to display talents with the campus e-mail, phone number, a list of a community of learners complete the Assessment Day works of art in the newly community. works with three jpeg images improving our world. Survey before Spring Break renovated lounge on Minne Works can be solo or done by and a description of the art and Activities include completing will be entered into a drawing Hall second floor. a group. what would work best in the the Assessment Day Survey for one of 25 $25 Purple Pass The space is a study room Ideas should be submitted by space. and National Survey of Student credits. Additionally, students Engagement (NSSE). Students who complete the NSSE will who complete the surveys will be entered into a drawing for be eligible for prizes, including one of two 16 GB iPads. Some Jobs and internships available at upcoming fairs iPads and Purple Pass credits. instructors may also choose Career Services will hold It is recommended students To register for the All classes that meet before to award extra class credit for a camp, internship and bring a resume to the event. Minneapolis fair or for more 3:30 p.m. (except labs and completing the Assessment volunteer fair from 11 a.m.-3 The College of Business information, e-mail or call classes that meet once per week) Day Survey. p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the and Career Services are also Career Services at 507-457- will be cancelled onAssessment Additional information about Student Activities Center. co-sponsoring a bus to the 5878 or visit room 314, Day to allow students time to Assessment Day is available The fair provides an Minnesota State Universities Maxwell Hall. participate in activities hosted online or by e-mailing:- opportunity for students job and internship fair to by departments around campus Assessment_RSVP@winona. speak with camp be held at the Minneapolis as well as complete the annual edu. representatives about their Convention Center Monday, Assessment Day Survey and organization for information Feb. 21. the NSSE. about internships, summer jobs Pre-registration is required Invitations for the NSSE will or volunteer opportunities. by Feb. 16. be sent starting on Monday,

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Athenaeum: How Genre Informs ArtMuse Exhibit opens INSPIRE children workshops:

Contemporary Literature exploring percussion music

Time: 1 p.m. Time 9 a.m. Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Place: Library, Second Floor Place: Watkins Gallery Place: Winona Arts Center Contact: Allison Quam Contact: Kathleen Peterson Contact: Jamie Harper [email protected] [email protected] 507-453-9959

RecycleMania kick-off Dancescape 2011 Cake Decorating Workshop

Time: Noon Time: 7:30 p.m. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Place: Student Activity Center Place: Performing Arts Center Place: Lake Lodge, Winona Contact: Bruno Borsari Contact: Gretchen Cohenour Contact: Park & Recreation Office [email protected] [email protected] 507-457-8258

Dancescape 2011 Bomber Tennis vs. St. Olaf College

Time: 7:30 p.m. Time. Time: 6 p.m. Place: Performing Arts Center Place: Winona' 8 Arkslir. Center Place: Winona Tennis Center Contact: Gretchen Cohenour Contact,07 ;Paul Cotter [email protected] 453-9959

Winona County Historical C Goose Bump Jump 2011 CV Society museum open house T-1 Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Time: Noon-4 p.m. NJ Place: Lake Lodge Place: Winona History Center CS) Contact: Winona Park & Rec Contact: 507-454-2723

;*1 Astronomer from the Vatican St. Valentine's Day Poetry Jam The Big Bub's Comedy Show

Time: 4 p.m. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: SLC, Room 120 Place: Winona Arts Center Place: Bub's Brewing Co. Contact: Jennifer Anderson 507-453-9959 [email protected]

Big Sky Lecture: Astronomy, God, and the search of Elegance Do you have an event that you want published? Contact the Winonan at Time: 7 p.m. [email protected] Place: Somsen Hall Contact: Jennifer Anderson [email protected] Subject line: Winonan Event Page

News • 7

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 OPINION/EDITORIAL GUEST VIEW: Call for the sixth player on the court

Dear WSU Students: have been different. It was a called a time out. For a packed but Jonte [Flowers], running two-handed dunk. The crown I have a favor to ask. I just big crowd, even, but it was a McCown Gym, it was almost it down at full speed, threw went nuts, the rally continued, wrote an apology letter to the passive, silent crowd. eerily quiet. Then, from the it back into play before his the Warriors came all the way basketball coaches to say how During the men's team's painted-up McCown Maniacs momentum carried him out of back from 17 and won the badly I felt for the lack of crowd championship seasons, directly across from the team's bounds and he had to jump over game. Destiny calling." support for the teams at their McCown Gymnasium was a bench it started: "Let's go, War- the scorers' table. So here's the favor: how home games against Concordia wonderfully noisy, boisterous riors." By the time the buzzer "As the Warriors pushed the about showing up in force for on Saturday night. place for every game. Coach rang, the whole crowd had ball downcourt, Jonte trailed the remaining home games — Both the women's and men's Mike Leaf often spoke of the picked up the chant at the top of the play, running down the Feb. 25 against UM-Duluth basketball teams came into the difference the crowd made, their lungs. And the Warriors aisle behind the scorers' table. and Feb. 26 against Bemidji game 10-5 in the conference, how the crowd collectively was did—go. It was as if a switch The ball had been passed ahead -- ready to loudly support both still very much in the hunt like having an extra player on had been thrown that put them to John Smith on the left elbow, the women's and men's teams ro finish near the top of the the floor all the time. Here's into a different gear. when he was surprised to hear as they finish out their seasons. league standings. Both teams an excerpt from the book The "The sequence I most Jonte, who had jumped over Who knows how helpful we lost on Saturday, both take full Run about those championship remember was while we the Warriors' bench to get back still can be for this year's teams, xsponsibility for not getting seasons that speaks to this: were still many points down, onto the court, calling for the and where their destinies can the job done, but I can't help "The Mankato game in the but which had to be telling ball. John passed to Jonte, who take them. thinking that if we as a campus 2006 Regionals could have Mankato, 'We're coming, and put up a 3-point shot from the had done more to show up and ended the Warriors' season. you can't stop us.' A tipped left corner. Tim Hatfield make a lot of noise to support Down by 17 with around seven Mankato pass near mid-court "It missed, but John grabbed Professor Emeritus, ooth teams, things might minutes to go, Coach Leaf went sailing out of bounds, it in midair and threw down a Counselor Education the fans?

Ali Carlson top of the rankings numerous Winonan seasons. Why not support what they have accomplished Though it may not be the only and where they are going with chance that you as a fan have their seasons. We need to help to make it to a game, it may them to finish their season on a be the Warriors only chance to strong note. play Upper Iowa University or Many people may not think /X' 00,79)TV/Vdr'' Wayne State on home court. that having packed stands "'- This year alone, there have makes the difference but been more than 25 home games from what I have seen in the for the men's and women's past years, it does make the basketball teams, but many difference. Small or large, times it is hard to get a couple student support is recognized. hundred students to be part of Each student helps to put an the crowd. advantage on the court against Where is the crowd? Where the other team. Lets help to is the noise from the sidelines? add the extra element to the One thing that has been lacking team and show the support. during the winter season, along With your Warrior ID, it is not with others, is the support costing anything to show your from students at Winona State support. Take advantage of it. University. Athletics is one area where In comparison to schools such Winona State can still be found as Augustana College where wanting more in the area of they have approximately a student support. There is a lack fourth of the student population of strong support at athletic of Winona State, they tend to events even being known as draw thousands of students to a strong athletic school in the the stands. conference, region and The basketball teams here are not at the bottom of the ranks, "Genetically Vacant" by Jo Severson in fact, they have been at the See FANS, pg. 9 8 • Opinion/Editorial

From a students perspective: Campaigns Ashley Graf out for a different location, so students who were sitting down Winonan we could come up with a name Class #3 (Jan. 26): there and had no idea what was and a game plan for the trade This was the day of the going on. Class #1(Jan. 12): show (which, by the way was trade show, we had met Everyone started setting up Not going lie, I was so nervous two weeks away). After an almost everyday before hand, their areas and it was pretty walking into campaigns for the hour or two of deliberation and excluding Saturday, preparing intense, and exciting to see all first time, not that there was brainstorming, we finally came for this event. It was a lot six agencies set up and see anything to be nervous about up with a name, positions for of hardwork and took a lot what they put together. We all that first day, but just thinking ourselves within the agency of compromise trying to kept pretty secretive with each about the hours of hard work and started planning the trade incorporate the ideas and other until then. When 6 p.m. that I knew were ahead was a show. After the first night, we thoughts of 11 people. We did arrived, that's when the real tad nerve-wracking. met almost everyday to plan the best we could to accomplish fun started. We had to start Many of the students arrived the trade show. this goal. showing people through our a little early, I had got there The trade show is where set up and tell them about our around 5:40 p.m. and there Class #2 (Jan. 19): we reveal who were are as an agency and work (including was already a gathering in the This was the day we met agency: our name, slogan, our the professors and Best Buy lobby outside of SLC 120. the people from Best Buy, work and give everyone a basic representatives who would When the class finally and got an introduction to feel for the atmosphere of the end up ranking us). All six got started, we were all their company and what agency we created. agencies did a phenomenal job very attentive. We got the our assignment for the first We are in charge of reserving at the trade show, as a peer and' introduction to the course presentation would be. a place in the student union, campaigns student, I was so and were warned again, that Now talk about scary, not putting together business proud of what every agency campaigns would entail lots of only were we getting assigned cards, brochures, promotional did with the trade show. hard work and long hours, but the first campaign that we have give-a-ways and an over-all The trade show only: in the end it was worth it. After one month to complete, but presentation and layout of the lasted an hour and a half, but the introduction to campaigns we are still worrying about the trade show, and anything else everyone was exhausted after, and to the client (Best Buy), trade show that at this time was we wanted to present and they but then came waiting to see we were split into six agencies. a week away. gave us two weeks to do it. the rankings. But while we The six agencies consist The people from Best Buy So the day-of was pretty were waiting nervously, most of Advertising and Public spoke for nearly two hours and intense. Most of our group was agencies decided to go get food Relations students, each gave us a lot of information and together since 2 p.m., making and celebrate being done with r I= NE agency consists of nine to 11 things to think about relating to sure everything was done and the first part of this journey we You're going to students, who during the course the first campaign, everyone ready to go for when we got call campaigns. need the of the semester will have to put took notes diligently and paid the go-ahead to set up at 5:15 It was now that we look to together a trade show, and three close attention to what they p.m. Around 4:40 p.m. we got accomplishing presentation I experience. separate campaigns for Best had to say. some exciting news, we could one. Buy, and, oh yeah, we will be After they were done all set up a little early if there Congratulations to all the I Even if you 're an ranked after each presentation, speaking to us, they asked were members from each agencies in the completion of inquisitive, ruthless, not only by the professors, for questions, answered them group present. That's when the the trade show. down-and-dirty mayhem started. There were but also by people from Best and then left. We took the reporter... Buy—talk about pressure. information they gave us and about 60 public relations and We were told we could leave put it in the back of our mind advertising seniors running and meet with our agencies. My for now. Our first focus was to around the Student Union, and Contact Ashley at ...you're still going to agency immediately headed finish the trade show. getting weird looks from the [email protected] need clips. FANS Continued from pg. 8 I Start here. Division II. in many hours of hard work Altogether, Winona State of the crowd and know that we The Winonan is looking I Many times, sports usually playing on the court and in the has a lot of potential when it were there when they won the for reporters. take the back seat when it classroom, they deserve to see comes to sports; all it needs is game. E-mail the comes to the life of students. a packed house during their a little more student support. This is your chance to say Winonan at School spirit is not the battles on the boards. There are multiple that you were part of their [email protected] strongest when looking at This is not just a call out to opportunities to attend an success. to get your application. I Warrior athletics. students enrolled at Winona athletic event this season. No Even with posters of State but also those who matter the sport or whether it Be part of the staff I upcoming promotional nights, are alumni or community is home or away, the Warrior today! school spirit is still at the not members. There needs to be athletes deserve a active crowd where it needs to be seen. support from all levels for the at each of their events. Contact Ali at Our student-athletes put athletic teams. It is the best time to be part [email protected] II NE so EN el Opinion/Editorial • 9

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Winonans in the spotlight: Suzanne Draayer Courtney Kowalke "is really a completion of 24 "We know Spanish university in southern Utah for applied vocal lessons, along Winonan years of research." music through non-Spanish four years before that," Draayer with introduction to music. As a doctorate student at composers," Draayer said, said. "I saw Winona State put "It's important to find a In her own words, Dr. the University of Maryland, which she said she thinks is out a call for applicants for passion," Draayer said, often to Suzanne Draayer has "a lot Draayer was required to arrange a shame since "this music is a vocal music professor, so I students, "and to find something to be grateful for" regarding and record a classical piece of beautiful, and it deserves to be applied, and I got an interview, that keeps you active in your the upcoming inclusion of her music never before recorded heard." and they hired me." field and brings joy to your paper "Seductively Spanish — for a final dissertation. Draayer has been at Winona Currently, Draayer teaches life." Programming Ideas for Spanish Draayer's neighbor at the State University as a music several classes for voice and Song Repertoire" in the May/ time was a native Spaniard, with professor since 1993. music education majors, Contact Courtney at June issue of the Journal of whom she began exchanging "I had been teaching at a including vocal pedagogy and CKowalke08@winonaedu Singing. yard chores for traditional The paper Spanish sheet music. will provide Classic songs from Spain ideas for soon became Draayer's area of performers expertise. regarding "Most musicians know of he creation Spanish music through other 3f Spanish, works," Draayer said. "Think vocal music about [Georges Bizet's opera] ecitals, or `Carmen.' The songs have song groups melodies similar to those of founded upon traditional traditional Spain, but it's not Spanish performance concepts. really Spanish music. It's a • 3-4 Bedrooms Draayer spent the entire French composer's idea of • 2 Baths summer of 2008 working on Spain." • Tall Ceilings her paper, which she submitted Due to a long-standing • New Construction • 1,300-1,400 square feet each to the journal the following isolationist policy, few classic • Internet, Water, Trash Included August. Spanish composers had their * Parking. Available "There's about a 30-month music published by mainstream • Central Air and Heat process it has to go through companies in Britain or Controlled by Resident before publication," she said. America, which would ensure • On-Site Laundry Draayer also notes the paper circulation. Units Available 71 East Second Street Apt A, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath

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, Panic! At The Disco returns, 'better than before' Rachel Underbakke Starship. Winonan Cobra Starship was once a very small band working the Ilit%WWWNWORNMWMAM000 ,,mamWW•,,,,,A Panic! At The Disco is back. local venue scene. On July 6, 2009, the band They toured in a minivan posted a statement on its and jumped onto any tour they website that the band would be could get on. breaking up, but half the band Once Pete heard Cobra is back and recently released a Starship, he signed them new single. to Decaydance, and Cobra Panic! At The Disco started Starship was suddenly as a small band from Las Vegas, everywhere. Nev., and they just happened to The band even has a song be extremely lucky. called, "Pete Wentz is the They put together a demo Only Reason We're Famous," while they were in high school poking fun at the fact that if and sent it to Fall Out Boy Pete hadn't signed them to his bassist, Pete Wentz. label, they still may be touring Pete was impressed and flew in a minivan eating McDonalds out to Las Vegas to meet them, for every meal. and well, the rest is history. If you were to go to a music The band was formed by store in 2005 looking for the childhood friends Ryan Ross, Panic! At The Disco album, guitarist, and Spencer Smith, you would have received some drummer. very strange looks. They later recruited more The band became a well- members and created the band known band very quickly, but under the name "The Summer before Pete got a hold of them, dance music. We shall continue honestly sounds nothing like 29. League." they were nobody and their now with our piano interlude." the previous album. It is a slightly dark song but Originally Brendon Urie, album wasn't anywhere to be Dance music is what they The band went from an album has tongue-in-cheek lyrics and vocalist, auditioned for found. wanted to create with this with strong dance beats and fun fun dance beat. guitarist for the up and coming The band released its first album, and dance music is lyrics, to more serious lyrics The band is only Brendon band, but when they heard Urie album, "A Fever You Can't exactly what they made. and slowed down rhythms. Urie, singer, and Spencer sing backup vocals during a Sweat Out," on Sept. 27, 2005. After touring with Fall Out They wanted to remain the Smith, drummer, now, but they rehearsal, the decision was The album is one I still listen Boy, the band became noticed band that people have grown plan to have a full band while quickly made to make him lead to religiously, and it simply very quickly. to love but also wanted to do touring. singer. never gets old. The band appeared on MTV's something completely different Right now, the band seems Once the band got the With its melodic dance beats Total Request Live on Jan. 17, and surprise people. to be back in action and even attention of Pete Wentz, he and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, it's 2006, where they premiered Was it a good surprise better than before. signed them to his Fueled an album that continues to be their music video for "I Write though? In my opinion, it They are dropping an album By Ramen imprint label, listened to and capture people's Sins Not Tragedies." wasn't. in about a month and plan to Decaydance, that made them attention. The video debuted at No. 10 Panic! At The Disco started tour non-stop after the album the first signed band on the new The album is set up like on the TRL countdown, later as a fun, quirky, slightly dark release. label. a radio program with an winning the Video of the Year band that was not afraid to push Personally, I couldn't be I like to call what happens "Introduction" as the first song, award at the 2006 MTV Music the limits in the first album, more excited for the return of next, the "Pete Wentz which sounds like someone Awards. which was not shown in their Panic! At The Disco, and yes, syndrome." trying to tune into a radio. The album went Platinum in second album at all. they added the exclamation Pete is incredibly good at There is an "Intermission" early August 2006, having sold Luckily, it seems like the old point back into the name: It just turning small, no-name bands in the middle of the album, more than one million albums. band is back. makes sense, right? into huge international stars, which has a voice saying, "Pretty Odd" was released On Feb. 1, they released "The which is exactly what he did "Ladies and gentlemen, due March 25, 2008. Ballad of Mona Lisa," which is with Panic! At The Disco. to circumstances beyond Many fans hated the album, the first single from the new Another example of the "Pete our control, we are unable due to the fact that it is an album, "Vices and Virtues," Contact Rachel at Wentz syndrome," is Cobra to continue our broadcast of extremely slow album and which will be released March [email protected] Arts & Entertainment • 11 Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 Cake decorating becomes a do-it-at-home art

Molly Schelper "Cake Boss — that's what some of which had none, your own thing," Weyer said. In addition, instead of using Winonan inspired me, definitely," Weyer threw on their aprons, ready to "This class is for you." rolling pins, Weyer gave each said. experiment with fondant. Weyer's goal was not only of the participant's part of a Upon walking into the Lake Her inspiration, fueled Fondant, a type of icing to teach the participants how pipe to use, leftovers from a Lodge in Winona on Feb. 3, by shows like "Cake Boss" used for more elaborate cake to assemble and decorate a snowshoe-making class. there were young children with and "Ace of Cakes," gave decorating, was the focus of the cake but also how to do it in an Weyer, who purposely their parents unlacing their ice her the drive to teach herself workshop. affordable way. scheduled the cake decorating skates and kids dancing by the everything she knows about Participants learned how "I teach you as many ways classes around Valentine's Day, fireplace while music sounded cake-making and decorating, to assemble a cake, make and to use household items as you will have her last class on Feb. from a laptop, and young learning through library books, color the fondant, as well as use can so you don't have to go to 10. adults played their guitars — not television and the Internet. it to cover the cake. the store and buy stuff," Weyer The class is $20 and you can exactly what you would picture Whether it has to do with They made various said. register with Winona's Park as a place for a cooking class. natural talent or her so-called decorations including ribbons, Instead of buying fondant, and Recreation Office. But that's what it was perfectionist demeanor, Weyer bows, curlicues, braids, ropes, Weyer makes her own, which transformed into as soon as has become an accomplished assorted roses and trees. she said also tastes better, and pots and pans, cookie cutters, cake-maker in just a matter Weyer had baked a cake for stores it in old yogurt or butter rolling pins and frosting were of months, donating the many each of the participants, with a containers. set out for one of four cake cakes it took her to reach this choice of vanilla or chocolate, Instead of buying a cake decorating classes, led by point to family, friends or the morning before the class leveler, Weyer suggests Winona Park and Registration holiday parties. so that each participant could practicing using a knife instead. employee Beth Weyer. After a few introduction experiment with the fondant Rather than purchasing a Prior to November 2010, games, each of the five and decorate their own cake to cake circle, Weyer recommends Weyer had no cake decorating participants, some of which take home. covering a piece of cardboard Contact Molly at experience. had previous experience and "Just keep playing and do in tinfoil. [email protected]

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Marcie Ratliff said she was excited that a Kathman said. freshmen and sophomores get Ausen described Winona's Winonan class assignment gave her RecycleMania has two involved, they may be able to recycling rules as the following: the opportunity to make a divisions: Competition and take Winona State to the next Plastics coded with a one or a Sophomore Amy Ausen, difference. Benchmark. Winona State is level in upcoming years. two can be recycled, as well with a few of her Interpersonal "I chose RecycleMania currently in the Benchmark "Students should participate as all glass and aluminum. Communication classmates, because I wanted to try and Division, meaning the and volunteer because this is a Most paper and cardboard is is experiencing firsthand the help impact something around collection and weighing of great way for our community to recyclable too, but pizza boxes challenges of organizing an all- campus, and I thought that recyclables does not have to help the environment," Ausen and boxes from frozen foods campus event. The assignment? recycling would be a good adhere to the strict standards of said. "It's a great opportunity are not recyclable. RecycleMania. place to start," she said. the competition division. for community service." "I personally recycle RecycleMania is a nationwide At Winona State, Winona State has been in The planning team has everything I can," Ausen said. competition among college and RecycleMania will kickoff this the Benchmark Division for several exciting incentives "I also think it's important for university campuses to measure week at noon on Thursday in several years due to lack of for students who recycle. students to use reusable water the amount recycled per capita, the Student Activity Center. They have secured gift cards bottles and thermoses rather total amount recycled and Students who attend the sponsored by the Winona than the plastic bottles and amount of trash produced per kickoff event can learn more State Bookstore to award two paper cups." capita. about recycling and sign up students each week who are The students organizing This year, more than 600 to volunteer for the 10-week "caught green-handed." RecycleMania plan to get the campuses are participating competition. The atmosphere of whole campus involved, from in the 10-week challenge, Volunteers will weigh competition will also increase part-time undergraduates, to including 12 from Minnesota recyclables at specific places, awareness and participation, graduate students, to President and 17 from Wisconsin. and those figures will be Ausen hopes. Judith Ramaley. Ausen said she hopes students combined to make .a total, "I think that if students can be However, they plan to focus will be able to compare Winona which will be posted each week reminded of the need to recycle especially on the residence State University with the other and compared to other schools. and become more aware that halls and common buildings, schools in its division and The RecycleMania planning we'll be able to really make a like Kryzsko and the Krueger rally for more recycling as the team is specifically looking volunteers needed to make the difference," she said. Library. competition progresses. for motivated volunteers to competition run smoothly on a In the past, RecycleMania With the help of Winona "RecycleMania is important participate in the nuts and bolts large scale. This year, the team has made students think about State faculty members Vicki because it helps students of RecycleMania this year. is hoping to build participation the choices they make and Englich and Cindy Jokela, the become more aware of where "Volunteering for for a stronger presence in the educated them regarding what team hopes students can get the recycling units are," Ausen RecycleMania is a great future. is recyclable and what is not. excited about recycling this said. "I think a lot of us know opportunity to build your "By volunteering we "Since last year's spring. why it's important to recycle, resume by participating in a hopefully will be able to RecycleMania group made but we're just choosing not to." nationwide competition and compete with the larger possible the nice blue recycling Megan Kathman, another at the same time allows you schools," Kathman said. stations, I have recycled more," Contact Marcie at student planning the event, to feel good about yourself," If enough motivated Kathman said. [email protected] Accounts from Academicians: Athlete Edition

Have an idea for a fun question (noun) ac-a-de-mi-cianl,a-ke-de-'mi-shen of the week? Email Ali at An academic; intellectual [email protected] Contributed photos What sport would you be terrible at and why? "Volleyball. I "Baseball can never get because a serve across, "Water polo. "Waterskiing I hear it and bumps Swimming is " because I requires a lot and sets go the not my thing. don't have a of hand-eye opposite ways boat." coordination." I want them to pp go. Kenneth Damron Molly Link Nate Van Roekel Katie Gregory Football Softball Baseball Nursing

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Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 Faces of the University: Maintenance Department

Amy Brinkman GMW Roger Kamroski responsible for coordinating coordinating employees' work, to fix the problem as soon Winonan works the afternoon/evening all the routine and non-routine Clay takes after-hours calls, as possible. "It's a big job shift in Minne Hall, one of the tasks of the evening shift handles facilities emergencies cleaning up when there's an Have you ever thought busiest academic buildings on GMWs. She manages the work and manages vacation emergency," Clay said. "It's about what it takes to keep the campus. being done and the personnel schedules of her GMWs to stressful because you [still] campus miming smoothly? During a typical shift, behind it, which proves to be a ensure that all areas on campus have to get [the regular] things Who vacuums the carpets, Kamroski empties trash complex task. receive the necessary custodial done." cleans the bathrooms, shovels from the halls and faculty Currently, Clay is in the attention. This season's persistent the snow, fixes leaky faucets offices, mops the stairs, cleans very time-consuming process When a vacancy exists, snowfalls have kept GMWs and mows the lawns? classrooms, vacuums carpets of hiring new employees to whether it be long-term or short- and groundskeepers very busy The answer is the more than and cleans and replenishes fill vacancies in the shift. The term, GMWs on that shift must as well. GMWs are responsible 80 staff members who work in bathrooms. process takes several months work together to cover those for shoveling all entryways, Facilities Services. He also handles work orders, and involves a wide variety of areas. GMWs communicate steps and loading docks for Custodians, engineers, such as burnt out light bulbs in people, ranging from GMWs frequently by radio to request their assigned buildings.

plumbers, electricians, classrooms and offices, for his serving on the hiring committee help and coordinate coverage This winter has been really groundskeepers and many specific area. to university administration, of these additional areas. challenging," Kamroski said. others take responsibility for "It's a job with a lot of which must approve the new In the event of a facilities every hallway, sidewalk, light upkeep," Kamroski said. employees. emergency, like a pipe burst, switch, blackboard and door "There's no time to look at the In addition to supervising and Clay draws the GMWs together See GMW, pg. 15 knob on campus. clock and get bored. There's This week, three members always something to do." of the Facilities Services staff Throughout the year, GMWs provided an inside look into complete unique tasks like what it really takes to keep the shampooing carpets and For Off-Campus Living campus clean and functional waxing floors. These tasks are GREAT for students, staff, faculty and usually done during academic there is only ONE... visitors. breaks when traffic is low. General Maintenance GMWs also assist the Workers( GMWs) comprise grounds crew with event set more than half of the Facilities up and take down of all the staff and are responsible for activities on campus, including the general custodial work in commencement ceremonies, specific areas on campus, such athletic events, concerts and as one floor of an academic speaker events. Finding renters the PERFECT home building or dorm. Supervisor Laura Clay is Off•Campus since 1985 Tetra Investments clean and quiet living Efficiency - 1 & 2 bedroom • Over 100+ units available for rent Off street parking • Houses and Apartments Laundry on site Heat included • Studios, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedrooms all available! All units have A/C • UNITS CLOSE TO WSU CAMPUS 507-454-5250 Look for us on the corner of Broadway and Main FINGALL HALL just 2 blocks from WSU campus Privately owned Student Housing Looking for Housing near Winona State University?? Call (507)452-8808 Fingall Hall is 1 minute from WSU campus or e-mail us at grms©hbciscom Save money and Save time

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GMW Continued from pg. 14 The amount of water and removal is done "early in the work in the morning. "You have to take pride in that the work of the Facilities mud tracked inside on snowy morning before the students "No two days are the same," your work," Kamroski said. staff sometimes gets taken for days sometimes doubles or are up moving around," Welch she said. Kamroski shares a When you do, "the result is granted. triples the frequency of some said. similar enthusiasm for his job. usually good." Without the GMWs, custodial tasks. In addition, the grounds crew, "Where else can you interact Kamroski, Clay and Welch all groundskeepers and all other The amount of time it takes which includes 12 student with young people and learn mentioned that they sometimes members of the Facilities to remove snow "makes it hard workers, handles all internal from professors?" he said. get compliments from students Services staff, the campus to complete daily work orders moves for campus departments, Regardless of the time of and faculty. could not function and its and keep up with regular job such as moving desks or other year, facilities staff works hard "For the most part students beauty would diminish rapidly. duties," Amy Welch, senior furniture. to ensure that the campus is are really good," Kamroski So next time you pass a man groundskeeper, said. During the warmer months, functional and presentable to said. "Faculty [members] or woman shoveling the steps Welch and other members the grounds crew stays busy visitors and members of the are great." One such faculty of a building or vacuuming a of the grounds crew are planting and maintaining nearly campus community. member in Minne offered his hallway, say "Thank you." responsible for clearing snow 100 gardens on campus. "We just want to make people "highest recommendation" for from sidewalks and parking Even after 31 years on staff, comfortable and happy," Clay Kamroski's work. Contact Amy at lots on campus. Most snow Welch likes to get up and go to said. In addition, Kamroski knows AJBrinkm5618@winonaedu

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Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 SPORTS Win for warriors marks 599th win for coach David Baertschi now they have to get out on the Winonan perimeter, which is going to open up the inside, the strength The Winona State University of our team." women's basketball team's The win over St. Cloud State guards found their stroke was the 599th win of Ballard's against St. Cloud State career, the team would go University during the weekend. for Ballard's 600th win the In the first half they made 10 of next night against Concordia 11, and finished the game 11 of University, St. Paul, a team 15. that had just beaten first place The hot, three-point shooting Wayne State by 31 points. led to a victory for the Warriors, Winona State was leading in 79-63. that game by eight points at the Marieanne Dulas, a half, but Concordia was able to sophomore guard, hit two battle back, and win the game three-pointers, and made seven 76-64. total shots to finish with 16 The three-point shooting points, a game high. that the Warriors had the night Katie Wolff, another before did not carry over as sophomore guard, was five-for- they shot just five of 18 from five from the three-point zone behind the arc. in the first half, which helped Wolff led the Warriors with the Warriors have a 23 point fourteen points, and did not lead going into halftime. Wolff come out of the game once, finished with 15 points in the playing all 40 minutes. She game. said of the game, "We let Wolff said after the game, them get too many runs on us. "The team came out extremely We would get up and then - let strong against [St. Cloud], we them back into the game. But I played through defense and thought we played pretty well shot the ball incredibly well. for most of the game." Ana Wurtz played great in her McDonald was the only first game back. She really other Warrior in double figures, contributed in all aspects of the with 12 points, and she said, game." "We started the game well Redshirt-freshman guard, but couldn't keep that pace Beth Alberson, added three throughout the entire game. three-pointers and finished with They took it to us the first five • nine points. minutes of the second half and Michelle McDonald, a junior went on a pretty good run. We forward, was the third Warrior then started to play timid and Ali Carlson/Winonan in double figures with 11 didn't execute as well." Marieanna Dulas takes on the Huskies during Friday's game against St. Cloud State University. points, along with the points, The Warriors will continue she had five rebounds. the chase for Ballard's 600th McDonald said of the game, win against Upper Iowa "Against St. Cloud we came University on Feb. 12, in out really strong and didn't let Fayette, Iowa. up. We were executing well, and our guards couldn't miss a shot." Abby Busch also had nine points for the Warriors, and she finished with a game high six rebounds. Head Coach Scott Ballard, said, "When you go 10 of 11 from three-point land in the first half, it causes some Contact David at problems for them defensively, [email protected] 16 • Sports Warriors need to 'move on and learn from mistakes' Matt Shalbrack beater. The final score of the of Feb. 25 featuring "Retro Winonan game was 81-79. Night" against the University of N./ With nine seconds left to Minnesota Duluth and "Think Student Housing The Winona State Warriors play, Warrior Xavier Humphrey Pink Night" against Bemidji 3-4-5 Bedroom Houses men's basketball team was hit two clutch-free throws to tie State University the following Close to WSU back in action this weekend the game at 79. Then, with less day. The game times are 8 Heat included during the 2006 Championship than a second left in the game, p.m. against the University 3 Bdroome Apartment Reunion Weekend, featuring Concordia University, St. Paul of Minnesota Duluth and 7 All utitlities included games against St. Cloud State player Kenny Olafeso threw up p.m. against Bemidji State Has A/C University and Concordia a prayer that found the bottom University, at McCown gym. 507-454-4936 University, St. Paul. of the net, giving the Golden For more information on all 507-458-5699 In the game against St. Cloud Bears the dramatic victory. things Warriors, please visit \sr State, the Warriors had a very Leading the way again for www.winonastatewarriors. solid defense and distributed NWRMWMPimiNME0:70:, 4000P

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As the game went on, the Rounding out the double- Contact Matt Shalbrack , . ‘..4. Warriors' shooters got hot, digit scorers for the Warriors, [email protected] .. . .„, making 60.4 percent of their Jon Walburg had 12 points shots from the field, including while Vette had 10 points and tying a season-high number of grabbed four rebounds. three-pointers made with 17 "It's not who you're playing, Student Housing Wilk Style total. it's never who you're playing. History was also made It's the way you play," Leaf against St. Cloud State, as said. He added he felt that Ben Fischer became the first the "defense lacked hustle Warrior to score 1,000 points and heart" and had "no and dish out 600 assists in his communication" during the career. Fischer also recorded game but overall the team his first double-double of the "needs to move on and learn season, notching 16 points and from mistakes and let downs." 10 assists. After the tough loss, Tucker Also leading the way for the felt that the team "didn't defend Warriors was Anthony Tucker, and rebound," and that those who scored 19 points, with 12 things are the "same things that coming off three pointers. Joel always cost us the game." PrA‘c 13(Idthx,411!: Armstrong also had 13 points In terms of the rest of the while grabbing seven rebounds season, the Warriors are going in the process. to be on the road for a large part OV nicest apartments Armstrong said he felt that of the rest of the regular season at a once even though the team got off and they are going to take each a ii (till)e price!!! to a slow start to begin the game "one at a time," Leaf said. game, this game was one of the The Warriors are now 15 - 6 most complete games that they overall this season and have have played this season. Even a 10-6 overall in the Northern after the slow start, we "kept it Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Spectacular. rolling and finished strong." At this point in the season, and Spacious Head Coach Mike Leaf said "you are in charge of your own New York he thought the team played destiny," Leaf said. Style Units good basketball against St. The Warriors will be traveling Cloud State. We "played hard next weekend to play against Book Your Showing Today by Calling: for 40 minutes and maybe one Upper Iowa University. The 2 and 4 Bedroom Scott Abramson of the best games so far" this game is on Feb. 12 at 8 p.m, season. in Fayette, Iowa. Coverage of Apartments Available 507-452-2736 In the second of this the game is available on KQAL weekend's games against 89.5 and also on the Warrior Abramson Properties Concordia University, St. Paul, Sports Network. • the Warriors lost in dramatic The next Warrior home www.apwinona.com fashion on a last-second buzzer games will be held the weekend Sports • 17 Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 Warrior Spotlight Natalie Gigler Forward, No. 21

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• Sports Gymnastics come back to Winona with second place finish

Jamie Babetch Jena Jondahl, freshman, with a score of 9.300, and her Warriors have so much talent, scared to go for it. We know Winonan placed first in her vault routine floor exercise with a score of and they just have to go out that with a little hard work with the score of 9.525. 9.550. there with confidence and hit and persistence, anything is The Winona State women's Anna Gleason, sophomore, Kaci Platz, freshman, said, all our routines on the same possible." gymnastics team placed second scored a 36.675, placing third "I think everyone tried , their day. The Warriors will be back at the Gershon/McLellan in her all-around, and Heather best and even though some of Jondahl said, "Being part of in action on Feb. 12 at the Invitational last Friday. Rummelein, senior, scored a the routines didn't work out this team is so much fun and Best of Minnesota meet in Winona State had an overall 36.275 in her all around routine. the way we planned, we pulled we are really starting to pull Minneapolis. score of 181.050. Jondahl said, "Heather hit her through. Our floor and vault together to show what a strong This is second consecutive routine she has been working so squad really picked us up and gymnastics team Winona has." meet that the Warriors scored hard on and Anna just swings got us excited again." Stephanie Wojton, more than 180. bars so amazingly." Gleason said as a team sophomore, said, "We are a The Warriors were 5.075 Gleason placed second in her the Warriors need to work team of believers. We know Contact Jamie at points behind first place. uneven parallel bars routine on consistency, because the what we want, and were not [email protected]

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For more information, Please contact Career Services. Career@winona_edu 507.457.5878 Ali Carlson/Winonan Fitness Director Jeff Reinardy's son was given the oppurtunity to dunk a basketball Saturday, during the Warrior Rally in McCown gym. Sports • 19 Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011

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