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2-26-2020

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Follow this and additional works at: https://openriver.winona.edu/thewinonan2020s FEBRUARY 26, 2020 / Vol. 100, No. 19 winonan.org

Winona State University’s Student-Produced Newspaper Since 1919 Student Senate creates task force to combat sustainability bins all around campus are items what can and cannot be recycled. garbage and recyclable items KALLI O’BRIEN news reporter that cannot be recycled. “To do this, we are going to correctly means the difference of [email protected] The Sustainability Task Force create posters with examples of items going to the right place to be is being put into action by senior, specific items unique to Zane’s recycled, or to the landfill with the sustainability task force has Nicole Ruhland. According to her, on what bin everything goes in. rest of the garbage. However, many Abeen created by Winona State the goal of this task force is to For example, there are lots of students are failing to take the time University’s Student Senate in help educate students on what can plastic items that can be recycled to sort their garbage correctly. order to combat incorrect recycling and cannot be recycled. The task in Zane’s, but only if there are According to Ruhland, living done by students. force’s first goal is to place posters not a lot of food waste in them,” more sustainably is easier than one According to the university, 50% in Kryzsko Commons above every Ruhland said. might think. of the items placed in recycling recycling bin with information on The importance of sorting Continued on page 3, Task Force. Spring matchups readies softball for upcoming season

Senior Katie Kolb bats for the Winona State Warriors during a Feb. 11 game against Grand View University at Rochester CONTRIBUTED BY WINONA Community and Techinical College’s dome. The team would win both of their games against Grand View by scores of 8-0 and 8-4. STATE ATHLETICS

SYDNEY MOHR State University (Michigan). the girls mentally and get them the Warriors, was more than ready features editor Head coach Greg Jones was prepared for being on the field and to get out of the gym and back onto [email protected] optimistic about the weekend the scenarios they could encounter, the field. he Winona State University tournament, but knew it was when and work on their bond as a team.” “It’s been hard practicing in the Tsoftball team started their the girls would truly show how The softball team lost two gym, we’re just ready to get out of first tournament weekend with their season could go. seniors last year, but are not there,” Van Valey said. “We’ll get split results, ending the Illinois “We really get to see multiple without any teammates. The to see a lot more tough competition tournament with two wins and lineups this season,” Jones said. athletics department brought on this weekend, and it’ll help us see three losses. The Lewis Dome “Last year, we started forty some eight new girls for the spring 2020 where we stand skill-wise as a Invitational was held in Rosemont, consecutive games with the same season, most of which are first-year team.” Illinois from Feb. 21-23. lineup and the same nine in batting students. Having a young basis for Currently, the Warriors sit at The Warriors played five games order, and this year on the first the team will allow for players to number 17 in the rankings after over the course of three days: two day we had two games with two have a longer time to bond and to their first weekend of games, but on Friday, Feb. 21 in the morning different lineups.” have the coach be able to identify the team knows not to worry too and afternoon, one Saturday, Feb While it may have been a certain players skills and figure out much about pre-conference games. 22 in the evening, and two early difficult weekend for the Warriors, how to place them. “They’re basically a test to see Sunday, Feb. 23. Their two wins both the coaches and the players “I haven’t figured out the identity where we are skill wise before we came from their Friday afternoon said they were excited to get out of of this team yet,” Jones said. “I start going into conference,” Van and Saturday evening game against the gym and be back on a field. knew the identity of last year’s Valey said. “It’s a great way to University of Findlay and Saginaw “It’s hard, being in the gym and team, but I’m still trying to figure warm up and see competition we Valley State University. Their having the girls play against one out this year. It’s all a part of the don’t usually face.” losses were against Grand Valley another. There is predictability in process.” State University, University of that for them,” Jones said. “So, Senior Alyssa Van Valey, Wisconsin-Parkside, and Wayne what we do is we try to challenge psychology major and pitcher for Continued on page 2, Softball.

RHA and NRHH win awards Men’s basketball end regular season with wins KELLEN BRANDT Year Award” and Dani Morris, CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS The Warriors shot features reporter executive vice president of basketball reporter uncharacteristically low from the [email protected] Member Relations in RHA and [email protected] field in the first half as they made inona State University’s junior elementary education he Winona State University only five of 16 three-point attempts WResidence Housing major at Winona State, won Tmen’s basketball team won and only 11 of 30 overall. Association (RHA) and National the “MACURH Programing both of their final regular season Concordia shot under 25% from Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Representative of the Year Award.” games on the road. three and only 33% from the field. travels to a Regional Business Grace Wagner, NRHH Bids and In the first game, the Warriors The second half started out Conference every spring semester Service chair and sophomore mass took on Concordia University who quick as junior forward Andrea Lo to learn from other universities on communication major, was at the they beat narrowly earlier in the Biondo hit a layup to push the lead how to better the campus, provide conference to receive the Building season. to double-digits. their own advice to others and put Block Chapter of the Year award The beginning of the game would Then the Golden Bears would in bids. on behalf of all of NRHH. be neck and neck as neither team respond with a 9-2 run to cut the A bid is an in-depth presentation Wagner explained a bit more could get a big lead. Warrior lead to three with 17:13 a university puts together and about what the bid is. Later in the first half ,the Golden left in the remainder of regulation. submits at the conference. These “The bid is to recognize a school Bears would get their largest lead Winona State would then once bids spotlight the hard work of that has shown outstanding growth following a made three-pointer. again get it rolling through Taylor individuals, or the entire club. If and development during the year of Trailing by four the Warriors as the team went on a 23-6 run to won, the group or individual is nomination,” Wagner said. “Others started to turn it on as they went the Warriors their largest lead of awarded. like to think of this award as the on a 14-2 run nine of which came the game. This year, between NRHH and foundation for a better chapter.” from junior forward Kevion Taylor. Being up 20 points with 11:58 RHA, Winona State University The run allowed the Warriors left, the Warriors were able to coast won two bids. NRHH won the to acquire a 29-21 entering the to the 74-60 victory. “Building Block Chapter of the Continued on page 5, Residence. halftime intermission. Continued on page 7, Basketball. 2 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020 THE WINONAN LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Meet the photography staff...

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Junior Rylee Stout runs during uring a Feb. 11 game against Grand View University at Rochester Community and Techinical College’s CONTRIBUTED BY dome. The team would win both of their games against Grand View by scores of 8-0 and 8-4. WINONA STATE ATHLETICS

the year. game on a full field to going back were unable to get players on base Softball Seniors Ali Nowak, Katie Kolb, to the gym where everything is so within the last two innings but and Alexis Kelsey would prove to condensed,” Nowak said. “And it’s managed to hold Wayne State at Continued from page 1. be all-star hitters throughout the fun to have less predictability than five runs to end their final game first day by starting the Warriors when you scrimmage your own with a 5-2 loss. The Warriors split the Lewis off strong in their first game with teammates.” Despite the record, the team still Dome conference last year as a 3-0 lead. First-year Madison The athletes had a quick has high hope for their season. well against the same opponents Maduna would prove her talent turnaround for their Saturday and “I look forward to finding out but managed to go 30-0 in their later in the second game, hitting a Sunday games, with the first pitch who we are going to be as the conference performance and 53-9 double with bases loaded to score of their first Sunday morning game season goes on,” Jones said. for their overall season. While they two more runs for the Warriors and being thrown about twelve hours “Whether we are a pitching have a few weekend tournaments preventing an extra inning. after the final pitch was thrown for dominated team, a hitting before conference play starts, their Despite lacking in her usual their Saturday night game. dominated team, a defense biggest tournament will be the conference routine of breakfast The Warriors struggled on both dominated team, I know who we “The Spring Games” played over brownies, Nowak managed to pull sides of the ball and ended by a are supposed to be but I’m excited Winona State’s spring break in out two doubles and a home run final score of 11-1. The Warriors to find out who we will be.” Winter Haven, Florida. over the weekend alone. did manage to muster up eight hits The Warriors are back in action “Florida is big for us, five days “I’ve been trying to cut back, against University of Wisconsin- on Friday, Feb. 28 in Peoria, with ten games and we get to see but I’m managing without them,” Parkside, but eight runners left Illinois in the Louisville Slugger multiple lineups with multiple Nowak said. on base proved costly for the dome for games against Purdue people,” Jones said. “And I keep Kleman, a secondary math Warriors. Winona State’s lone run Northwest and University of telling the kids, “It doesn’t matter education major, was itching to came off a Rylee Stout RBI single Illinois - Springfield, starting at who starts this game, it’s who starts get back onto the field and pitch in the bottom of the fifth. 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. the last one” but this still allows before the start of this weekend’s The final game on Sunday . me to figure out where everyone is tournament. morning against Wayne State at on the team.” “I think we’ve been practicing University found the Warriors Through the first two games, for such a long time now that we’re falling behind early within the we got to watch as Senior Jordyn just ready to take on the field and game once again going into the Kleman struck out six in her first get out there,” Kleman said. fifth inning with a 5-0 deficit. tournament game, and Van Valey Nowak, a physical education and Meduna managed a triple to bring shut down the Oilers in the seventh health major, felt the same way. in Junior Jen Giesey, with Meduna SYDNEY MOHR features editor inning to receive her first win of “It’s hard to go from playing a scoring right after. The Warriors [email protected]

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IN NEWS NARAL Pro-Choice Club Page 4 WSU esolves counseling crisis NEWS Page 4

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“Become more educated on what can and cannot be recycled at your own homes and lives. Reducing food waste is also a huge way to help the environment. Taking only what you need in the dining hall or trying to eat all the food you buy really eliminates a lot of the waste we have,” Ruhland said. Campus sustainability director, Nathan Eng- strom, described how the task force hopes to work to build a more sustainable campus. “The sustainability committee’s charge is to serve as an advisory body, providing university-wide support and resources for building a - strong culture of sustainability at WSU.” Eng President of Sustainability Task Force Nicole Ruhland(right), a - MOHAMMED ISLAM strom said. “Specifically, the sustainability com Biology and Spanish major senior, discusses plans for Earth Day photographer mittee coordinates the Student Green Fee project 2020 with members of her task force, Abigail Oldenburg(left) and [email protected] - proposal and review process and makes recom Madilyn Lavan(middle) at Student Senate office on Monday, Feb. mendations for funding and implementation to 24. The goal of this task force is to help educate students on what WSU Administration.” can and cannot be recycled. A few tips he had to share on how to be more sustainable yourself includes; bike, run or walk to a location instead of driving, instead of throwing things away think about how it could be reused KALLI O’BRIEN or repurposed, grow a garden and compost your news reporter biodegradable waste. [email protected] Senate hears six club speakers KRISTIN KOVALSKY news reporter [email protected]

ednesday, Feb. 19, Winona State Uni- Wversity’s Student Senate heard funds requests at their weekly meeting. The first speaker was Joshua Broom from Stu- dent Economic Association. Broom requested funding for the Midwest Business Administration Association conference in Chicago. The conference will give students the opportunity to network and they will be representing Winona State. The second speaker was Kennedy Pierre-Tou- issant, sophomore in the I-Design program. Her presentation was on the I-Design majors receiving new and improved laptops that will be more conducive to the work they need to College of Liberal Arts Representative, Senator Grace Wagner asks a few complete for their courses. NATALIE TYLER questions to students of I-Design major during Student Senate meeting on photographer The laptop that she presented to senate was Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Purple Rooms, Kryzsco Commons. Students from [email protected] the 16-inch Macbook Pro instead of the 13-inch the I-Design program asked to upgrade laptops specifically for junior and Macbook Pro that I-Design students currently senior students only in design. have. The new laptops will eliminate the problems tunities concerning technology. attend can bring ideas back to the classroom. that I-Design students have encountered when The fourth speaker was junior Annika Culver, running their software. who spoke on behalf of the Physical Education “I think that P.E. majors are advocates for “Right now we’re very limited with the lap- Club and the Health Organization for Promo- SEL because we are the people that need to be tops we have and once we get the laptops that tion and Education. experts at it in the gym. And I think that once will hopefully be approved by senate, it will She requested funds to attend the Society of we’re experts at it, then we can help the other help our professors be able to show us more on Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Amer- teachers that are in our school,” Culver said. our software than we’re unable to do right now ica conference in Salt Lake City. 19 members of The fifth and final speaker was Lilly Moua because of the lack of space,” Pierre-Touissant the two clubs will be attending the conference. from the Asian Student Nation. said. The conference focuses on specific aspects of They requested funds to attend the Midwest Sophomore I-Design major Emma Brezina physical education, such as Social Emotional Asian American Student Union conference in said that the new laptops will also be more Learning. It will also offer networking opportu- Minneapolis. efficient. nities for students. The Committee of Student Services proposed “We’re really speaking for everyone in our Culver said there are opportunities for learn- a motion that would register all eligible students major when we say we have so many problems ing more about curriculum in schools. to vote. with these current laptops,” Brezina said. “And “It shows us ways in which we can better our They are currently working to ensure that all we’re really looking to forward our education curriculum for our future teaching, and it gives eligible voters are registered. because it will make it more efficient and allow us opportunities to connect with professionals By 2022, Winona State hopes to have auto- us more opportunity.” that we can come to with other questions and matic voter registration for students. The third speaker was Yuvraj Singh, who if we need any other curricular ideas,” Culver requested funds to attend a conference called said. “Google Cloud Next 2020” in San Francisco. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) can be used The conference will provide educational oppor- by all education majors, and the students who CRIME AND SAFETY REPORTS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Febrauary 17 February 18 February 19 February 20 February 21 February 22 February 23

10:15 p.m. 5:08 p.m. 10:12 p.m. 1:21 a.m. 1:25 a.m. Jonathan Alan Glassmak- Cullen Isaac Olsen was Nicole Angelica Klink, Hunter Darrell Patrick Heidi Lea Colvin, 20, er, 19, of West Salem, arrested and charged 32, of Winona was tick- Oviatt, 18, of St. Charles of Germantown, Wis., Wis., was arrested and with driving under the eted for shoplifting from was ticketed with minor was ticketed with Under charged with fifth-degree influenceof marijuana as Walmart. consumption off of 10th 21 Consumption while possession of a controlled No Incident No Incident well as the possession of Street and Franklin Street. Driving after being pulled substance after being brass knuckles after being over on Seventh Street pulled over on Interstate pulled over by a sheriff’s and Winona Street for 90 for having a broken deputy near Gilmore Av- having a headlight out. taillight. enue and Highway 61 for being on his phone while driving. 4 WEDNESDAY, FEBRAURY 26, 2020 THE WINONAN NEWS Senior seeks approval for pro-choice club MCKENNA SCHERER news reporter [email protected] inona State University Wsenior biology major MacK- enzie Hanson is seeking Student Senate approval for a pro-choice club on campus. The club would be a part of National Abortion Rights Action League(NARAL) Pro-Choice America, a pro-choice non-profit organization focused on ensuring reproductive rights, which has a strong Minnesota presence. Hanson witnessed NARAL’s work first-hand at several protests in the Twin Cities. She said that once she realized the organization’s presence on several campuses across the state, President of Pro-Choice club MacKenzie Hanson(left), a senior year Biology major with Vice President Jessica Rigby(right), a senior year Sociology major are seeking Student Senate ap- she was interested in bringing it to proval for a pro-choice club on campus. Hanson plans on the new club being geared towards MOHAMMED ISLAM Winona State as well. educating others and expressing pro-choice ideas and has currently 16 students officially photographer “I was just really excited about signed up for the club. [email protected] the fact that that gave me a plat- has 16 students officially signed up educating others and expressing form to just focus on things that for the club. pro-choice ideas. conflicting schedules. I care about,” Hanson said. “Like However, with more than 60 “Activities for the club would “I know a lot of people have body autonomy, people’s person- likes on her Facebook post, she is include film showings on reproduc- complex schedules so I don’t think al freedoms and their rights with hopeful for more members once tive rights and discussions on vari- people should be scared if they everything along those lines.” the club is official. ous topics, including fake women’s feel like they have a lot on their A group cannot be considered for Hanson announced on Feb. 18 health clinics,” Hanson said. plate right now,” Hanson said. “I’m Senate approval and official club that the club’s application had offi- The club hopes to unite those working on structuring the club in status until it has at least 10 active cially been sent to Student Senate who share pro-choice ideologies. a way that people can stay involved Winona State students signed up. and is hoping for Senate approval “I’ve always believed that it is with such an important topic.” Hanson made strides to meet that within the next two weeks. the right of whoever is pregnant While Hanson will be presi- mark by posting about the club’s Winona State does not have any whether or not they choose to dent of the club and Jessica Har- need for members on social media. other pro-choice clubs on campus have an abortion,” said Zargarian. vey-Rigby will be vice president, Hanson created a Facebook but does have a pro-life group: “It’s not my business at all and it there will be other positions avail- post on “Wazoo’s List”, a Craig- Warriors for Life. shouldn’t be anyone else’s. able if the club is approved. slist-style group for community Tensions rose during the fall Zargarian also said that she hopes The club would also have trea- members to post about various semester when pro-life and pro- the club will “actually start making surer and secretary/social media opportunities, for support. choice messages were scrawled in changes in the Winona, southeast- representative positions open. The post received more than 60 chalk across campus in a back-and- ern area.” Hanson said these positions “likes” and a dozen comments, all forth banter. Hanson said she hopes the group would encourage further student displaying support for the hopeful “As far as I know there wasn’t a will be a positive force on campus involvement as she plans on al- club. concrete [pro-choice] club or any- and said that it will be “open to lowing members to run their own “I was scrolling on Facebook thing at the time,” Hanson said. “It all genders, sexualities, races and social media campaigns. and saw that the organizer posted, was just students getting together other diverse backgrounds.” The potential club’s first meet- and it really interested me,” Diana and responding to something that Hanson also plans on working ing has been planned for Tuesday, Zargarian, a sophomore nursing was happening on campus.” on ways to involve the community March 3 in Minné 104 where a major said. Hanson said that she plans on and alum in the club’s activities, as 15-minute film on reproductive Hanson said that she currently the new club being geared towards well as students who may have rights will be shown. Winona State temporarily solves counseling crisis RACHEL HOLLCRAFT Winona State administration rule has been put into place, the er been one,” Alsaker said. “Stu- news reporter responded to the motion by hiring reality is that students rarely reach dents with such needs will continue [email protected] two additional counselors; one six sessions. to be referred off-campus.” ct. 23, Winona State Universi- part-time, and the other full-time. “It was decided to go from a While students currently at- Oty’s Student Senate (WSUSS) In addition, Winona State Coun- six-session rough guideline to a tending Winona State are able to released an issue motion in re- seling Services has implemented a six-session spring-semester lim- see a resolution to the counseling sponse to student complaints about six-session-per-semester limit for it, in order to address the wait staffing crisis on campus, Ellgen the inadequate counseling services students. time students experienced last pointed out that the decision, and available at Winona State. Winona State Counseling and semester,” Alsaker said. “We will ability, to employ two additional The motion, signed by WSUSS Wellness Services has always been re-evaluate this after the semester.” counselors has been a long time president Ben Ellgen, provided am- a short-term counseling center, Winona State Counseling Ser- coming. ple evidence for the recommended however students had been having vices is also designed to help stu- “This is something that we’ve hiring of additional counselors, difficulty getting an appointment dents find a long-term plan outside been working on for two and a half citing statistics such as the fact that within a month of their first request of university resources for mental years now,” Ellgen said. “So it is 39% of students have a significant to see a counselor. health issues if the need arises. really exciting to see these changes mental health issue, and suicide Eunie Alsaker, a counselor at Wi- “Even with additional staff, we and to see the improvements that being the second leading cause of nona State, said that although this don’t plan to switch to a long-term have been made.” death for 18 to 24-year-olds. is the first time that a six-session counseling center, as we have nev- Horoscopes Week of Febraury 26 By: Shannon Galliart Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Remember to care for yourself Do something crafty today! Work hard on what you need to do Today is a great day for you! today. Eat something, take a break, Your inner artist is waiting to be today. Do not waste time getting Embrace the happiness in the little and stay hydrated. unleashed. things done. things and let it keep you going.

Aries (March 21 to April 19) Cancer (June 21 to July 22) Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Take time before you make Today may feel very uncertain for A big change is coming today. Stay Do your best today. Everything is decisions today. Hesitation is not you. This is okay, you may even in and rest, it may require a lot of going your way and you should always a bad thing. find it fun! energy. enjoy it.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20) Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Go with the flow today. Keep your Stay in and focus on your Respect your self-interest today. Do not do anything impulsive profile low and relax. work today. You have been Do not get involved in the today. It may take more time to ask procrastinating too much lately. negativity that may be brewing questions, but it will save a lot of around you. hassle.

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IN LIFE Lyft officially in Winona Page 5 “Call of the Wild” review LIFE Page 6 so they made the theme Disney “Bids are really important to to make changes and increase Residence since they all know I love Disney,” both NRHH and RHA because involvement in NRHH.” Morris said. “It was also nice to get even though they are a lot of The awards allow for an extra Continued from page 1. recognized, a lot of the events I did work to put together it allows bit of recognition for their work at were done behind the scenes and each organization to acknowledge Winona State. Winona State University and people just get to enjoy the event the accomplishments of the “Not only do our members get Truman State University both had which I loved to see.” individuals who are involved in the recognition they deserve, we bids in for NRHH Building Block Morris was notified by a phone the organizations,” Grober said. are able to share what we have of the Year. call from the advisor that she had “It also shows the region how been doing to the entire nation,” “We were up against Truman won the award as she could not be much we as a university have Wagner said. “The group has State University and anyone who there in person. accomplished in our specific worked so hard and while I may has been affiliated with NACURH “Mel had facetimed me during organizations.” be proud of the members of this (National Association of College the awards ceremony so I could Not only is this award for organization, it definitely feels and University Residence Halls) watch, and I was genuinely showcasing the members and good to hear it from folks all on the regional or national level surprised when I heard my name,” organizations, they are also a around the Midwest.” knows Truman is one of the best Morris said. “My roommate was reflection of the campus as a whole chapters in the nation, let alone in with me at the time and I think I and the changes and improvements our region,” Wagner said. “This told them about ten times ‘I can’t made to improve Winona State win is especially exciting because believe I actually won’.” University. we went against Truman and won.” Amanda Grober, RHA president, “I felt very proud to be a part Morris won an individual award NRHH accounts director chair and of something that has worked for her work as the executive vice a junior human resources major really hard to make changes and president of Member Relations in at Winona State University also a positive impact to the campus,” RHA. attended the conference and talked Grober said. “I was just really “A bid is practically a scrapbook about her experience with the bids happy to realize our hard work KELLEN BRANDT of all the personal achievements of and being on the board for both paid off as well since we really features reporter the person within the organization, clubs. worked hard as an exec board [email protected] Lyft makes its first appearance in Winona HANNAH HIPPENSTEEL features reporter [email protected]

or residents of Winona, FMinnesota, there are many ways to get from a person’s point A to point B. The city offers a four-route shuttle bus system, a taxicab company and a recreation center equipped with canoes, rollerblades and bicycles. If all else fails, a stroll can get someone almost anywhere downtown or otherwise commercial in about 20 minutes. One thing Winona did not have until 2018 was Lyft, a direct Lex Lea, a Winona State junior, poses in the driver’s seat of her Prius that has served as her vehicle CONTRIBUTED of choice for the past six months as a Lyft driver. Winona didn’t have Lyft until 2018, a direct driver- PHOTO BY HANNAH driver-to-rider, cashless car service to-rider, cashless car service controlled solely by cell phones. HIPPENSTEEL controlled solely by cell phones. The service becomes available in cities that have a desire for it; for receive an elevated status in their talkative riders to occupy their time who “hyped her up” by persistently Winona, this means it falls within car: a light-up sign to display in the and it’s also a good conversation calling everyone in the car, which the Greater Minnesota area which front window. starter for the chattier riders,” Lea included Lea, “on point and so also services cities extending from While the idea of getting in a said. pretty.” Red Wing to Albert Lea. stranger’s vehicle may make some Every element of the application “It’s interesting that drunk The first step in the Lyft process uneasy, Lyft implemented the is approved individually. Drivers people always think that they’re is to create a rider or driver profile. ability for riders and drivers alike cannot begin until all parts have found to be annoying by sober Once the profile is created, users to watch a digitized progression of passed Lyft’s driver screening. people. I don’t mind, though. It’s input a debit or credit card which the ride. Lea said Lyft periodically offers entertaining and much better than allows money to be withdrawn as a Lex Lea, a Winona State instructional videos to help prepare sitting at home,” Lea said. rider and deposited as a driver. University junior, jumped at drivers to handle specific situations Kaitlyn Tenney, a Winona State From there, riders can type in the chance to join Lyft this past with riders. senior, started with Lyft in October their point for pick-up and drop- summer and make money doing an While she likes Lyft for its as she saw her dad go through the off. enjoyable task for her: driving. flexible hours, Lea said she uses it process, which she described as What happens next? She has been a driver with for fast cash and not as her primary “super easy.” The driver who is nearest to the Lyft for six months. Lyft ran a income. It can take a considerable When Tenney drives, she said rider’s current location will be on background check, driver’s record amount of drives to make she prefers Thursday to Saturday their way to the designated pick-up check and confirmation of her significant money, as the minimum nights until bar close around 1 a.m. point. license and insurance. rate starts at $3.64 and goes up per Unlike Lea, Tenney’s most In terms of the driver side of this She also has enjoyed the chance mile. interesting ride took a scarier turn. process, they receive stickers to to make her rides more personable Part of the payment for her mark their vehicle once certified. by decking her car ceiling out with though is the entertaining riders. As time goes on and more rides collectible pins and buttons. One of Lea’s favorite interactions accumulate, the drivers will then “This creates a way for less came from a group of drunken girls Lyft, continued on page 6. THIS WEEK IN WINONA Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, February 26 February 27 February 28 February 29 March 1 March 2 March 3

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rebekah.vrabel@win- [email protected] [email protected] winonafarmersmar- alex.courrier@winona. [email protected] Bcaswell16@winona. ona.edu [email protected] edu edu 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 THE WINONAN LIFE Film in review: “Call of the Wild” by Harrison Ford NOAH MRUZ The film’s plot also moves way film reviewer too fast for the viewer. There are [email protected] at least three stories that take place arrison Ford and a team of in the film that do not connect or Hcomputer programmers aim reference each other too much to steal your heart in Call of the outside of the appearance of Wild but fell short of making a Harrison Ford. These plots do take emotional impact. place with characters that play their The film is enjoyable from start role well, but once that story is to finish as you follow Buck, an The Winonan’s film reporter rates “Call of the Wild” 3/5 done, almost none of them return. entirely CGI, massive dog. Buck Although Buck clearly appears goes through a spiritual journey to not be real, his journey is still as he answers the call of wild and the plot. His interactions with nightmare. However, it is very emotional and heartfelt largely embraces his wolf ancestry. the humans are fun and heartfelt, clear to the viewer that Buck is not thanks to Harrison Ford’s character Call of Wild also stars Harrison whether they are helping him real. His appearance never really and his own journey. Ford as John Thornton, Buck’s or hurting him. The interactions fits into reality, his eyes are VERY I would recommend this film human friend who is there to help between Buck and Thornton are expressive, (something 2019’s to any dog lovers, or all those our furry protagonist with his good especially enjoyable. Ford does an Lion King remake should make Harrison Ford fans that just can’t and genuine old man heart. excellent job sharing a scene with note of. Yes, it is possible) and his get enough of him in his old age. The film is fun, heartfelt and a dog that is not actually there. fur looks a little too perfect. Ford does an amazing job, but the exciting, but loses its impact This brings us to the film’s biggest It seems like the filmmakers plot just moves too rapidly for the through a rapid plot and a dog that problem: Buck’s appearance. understood this and decided to viewer to fully appreciate what is is just too CGI. The filmmakers choosing to push slightly away from having happening to Buck and Ford. Did The film’s rapid plot allows make Buck CGI makes complete the dog too realistic to avoid I cry in this movie? Yes. Does that several story arcs to be told while sense. The dog is supposed to something uncanny and disturbing make it a must-see film? No, but showcasing the main arc of Buck’s be very large for a domestic to the viewer. A good example of I still think it’s worth your time journey of leaning into his wolf pet. Finding the right breed of trying to make something CGI too if everything else showing in the nature. It is a lot of fun as a viewer. dog that fits the size and also is realistic was a mistake Sonic the theatre just doesn’t interest you. I Buck is an enjoyable character extremely well trained for what Hedgehog almost made and taught give this film a 3 out of 5. on screen at any given point in the role requires would have been a lesson to the entire industry. Blooming Grounds showcases local musician KELLI KNOBLOCH features reporter [email protected]

looming Grounds Coffee BHouse allows musicians from around the area to showcase their talents. One of those local artists is Jim Reineke. Reineke is a former professor at Winona State University who retired over two years ago to focus more on performing music. After growing up in Faribault, Minnesota and he had surgery in the seventh grade, he started learning to play the guitar. “I was stuck in bed for a couple of weeks and my brother had a guitar and a chord book.” Reineke said. “I sat there and played those cords forever and ever.” Local musician Jim Reineke performed “Blues and Bluegrass” music on his mandolin inside SHANNON GALLIART After his recovery, Reineke got Blooming Grounds Coffee Shop on Wednesday, Feb 19. Jim Reineke, currently a member of the photographer back on his feet and joined his Wing Dam Jammers and Turkey Creek in Winona began performing in Minneapolis in the early [email protected] first rock and roll band with a 1970s as a solo performer. group of friends called The 26th “When I started playing again, couple songs, but I haven’t written “I really liked him, his music was Amendment. I played more folk music with a anything since. I keep telling very relaxing and helped keep me “It was a rock and roll dream of banjo. After meeting people in the myself I’d like to try it again but focused,” Gums said. “I would pay mine,” Reineke said. “My brother area and being introduced to new it’s not that easy,” Reineke said. good money to have him sing me and I used to watch the Lawrence things I started taking off with When it comes to what his lullabies every night.” Welk Show, even though we hated jazz,” Reineke said. favorite song out of the hundred Reineke said he enjoys playing the music, just to see the guitar Reineke has played with many that he knows, Reineke said it in coffeehouses but plans on players.” different local bands, but as of depends. expanding and playing more. After high school, Reineke went now, is just playing solo. “I know over 150 songs, but I “I’m trying to expand a little on to study classical guitar at the “Over my time here in Winona focus more on the ones I also know beyond the coffeehouse scene,” University of Minnesota. I’ve played with the Zephyr Valley the lyrics to otherwise I can’t play Reineke said. “I want to play at “I play all kinds of different String Band, The Beef Slough them,” Reineke said. “My favorite different venues and recently I styles. I first started with rock Boys, Turkey Creek, and the Wing one to perform depends on the have been playing a bit in the cities and roll then learned classical at Dam Jammers,” Reineke said. song that I’m working on.” because I want to play more.” college. After that I played finger Reineke focuses more on covers Brittney Gums, a sophomore Jim Reineke performs at styles blues guitar,” Reineke said. of songs that he knows, but has nursing major, was at Blooming Blooming Grounds from 6-8 p.m. Reineke said after that he quit also written his own in the past. Grounds doing her homework every third Wednesday of the playing for about twenty years. “Back in the ‘80s I wrote a during Reineke’s performance. month.

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Women’s Basketball regular ends season SPORTS Page 8 Basketball Baseball looses Continued from page 1. weekend series In the second game, the Warriors 2-1 took on Minnesota State University - Mankato. MAURICE HUDSON The Warriors came out slow as sports reporter [email protected] the Mavericks were able to get out to a 10-0 lead to begin the game. he Winona State baseball Winona State was not able to get Tteam lost two games out of on the board until 14:16 left in the the three-game series against the first half. Southwest Baptist University Bear- After a made three-pointer by cats that went through Saturday, Lo Biondo, the Warriors cut their Feb. 22 out in Missouri. deficit to five. Junior Chad Herbst touched on The Mavericks then went on a the importance of adapting to play- 11- 4 run to get their lead to 12 ing on the road. with 6:14 left in the first half. “You get kind of used to it over Winona State would narrow the the years, just knowing that it gap as they were able to keep the could be upwards of two months game within single digits going Winona State guard Caleb Wagner, dunks despite the KRISTEN CARRIE before you play a game at home,” into halftime. efforts of University of Sioux Falls forward Teathloach photographer Herbst said. “So, it’s about creating The Mavericks held a 34-26 Pal, a senior during a game at Winona State’s McCown [email protected] that mentality early on that you’re Gymnasium on Friday, Feb. 14. Winona State fell 49-51 in lead at halftime as they were able a tight game against Sioux Falls. going to be on the road a lot and to hold the Warriors to only three you’re going to kind of have to get made three-pointers and only 28% remaining in regulation. ment, my whole career here that’s used to it.” shooting from the field. But the Mavericks got back in my motivation to finally get there,” Being on the road again, the Though they could not get going the game as they tied at 72 with Wagner said. Warriors made a statement in the from three-point range, the Maver- 1:56 remaining in regulation. Lo Biondo stepped in Minnesota first game on Friday, Feb. 21 by icks were able to shoot just below Then, the Warriors finally were State-Mankato game scoring 22 going on a 12 unanswered-run 50% from the field and attack the able to pull away in the final points. streak over five innings, defeating paint, as 18 of their 34 points came seconds following five points by Wagner spoke of Lo Biondo’s the Bearcats 16-5 from there. Wagner and a pair of free throws improvement of the season. With the Bearcats taking a lead in The second half was back and by Taylor so the Warriors could get “His role has gotten better and the first inning, the Warriors struck forth just as the end of the first. the 79-72 win. better throughout the year. He’s back in the second with junior Zac The Warriors came on strong as Senior guard Caleb Wagner, who getting better and better especially Stange’s double to left center that they went on a 17-7 run to tie the led the Warriors in points over the defensively which is huge,” Wag- brought in senior Nick Nalewanski game at 52 with 10:39 remaining weekend, is motivated in his final ner said. and senior Derek Martin, which in regulation. stretch for Winona State. This week the Warriors will com- gave the Warriors a one-run lead. The Warriors were able to get “I mean I just don’t want to lose pete in the NSIC tournament. Heading into the fifth inning and their first lead of the game follow- and it’s my senior year obviously, Their first game will be at home down 5-4, the Warriors came alive. ing a three-pointer made by senior you want to play as long as you Wednesday, Feb. 26 against the Junior Austin Savary hit a triple guard Caleb Wagner. can,” Wagner said. University of Minnesota Crook- to score first-year Nick Herbst. Later on, the Warriors got their Wagner also mentioned the ston. Tip-off will be at 7:30 p.m. Nalewanski hit a single the next team’s struggles in the post season. biggest lead of the game after CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS at bat to bring in Savary gave the Lo Biondo made a three-pointer, “I haven’t been to the playoffs basketball reporter Warriors their second lead of the making the score 70-63 with 4:53 like after the conference tourna- [email protected] outing. From that point on, the Warriors went on a scoring frenzy, unload- ing ten more runs and equating 12 unanswered runs in the game. Tennis splits the weekend In the seventh inning, the JENNA STATZ The work ethic of the team truly for the team to continue to grow as Warriors scored four runs on three tennis reporter is shown. Overall, they are current- they take on the rest of their sea- hits and successfully pushed the [email protected] ly 4-2 in conference. son, to stay ahead of the competi- game out of reach for the Bearcats he Winona State University There is still a lot of the season tion and on top in conference. 12-5. Twomen’s tennis team returned left for the Warrior tennis team, In a battle of two of the Northern The Warriors added four more back to their home court this week- when talking about how the team Sun Intercollegiate Conference’s runs in the ninth, capped off by a end as they split their matches and can still improve first-year Rachel (NSIC) top tennis teams on sophomore Mitchell Seager RBI to took on University of Mary and Kelly added. Saturday, Feb. 22, Winona State score the Warriors last insurance Minnesota State University-Moor- “We can’t slack if we want to be battled University of Mary, the run of the game. head. at the level of tennis we want to Warriors coming out victorious as Sophomore Justin Firpo collected Before taking the courts this be playing and compete with the the beat the Marauders 6-1. his first win of the year (1-0) weekend, senior Kaisey Skibba better teams in our conference,” Rounding out their weekend allowing just three hits in five talked a little about the team’s sea- Kelly said. “It takes a lot of mental on Sunday, Feb. 23, the Warriors innings pitched. son thus far. strength to continue to fight and struggled as they took on “The season so far has been real- persevere through tough matches Minnesota State University- ly exciting and energetic,” Skibba to get where we want to be.” Moorhead losing 5-2. said. “Everyone on the team has The Warriors still have 13 games been dialed in for every match and remaining this season, not includ- our results show that.” ing tournament play. It is important Continued on page 8, Tennis. Continued on page 8, Baseball.

SPORTSWednesday, Thursday, Friday, STHISaturday, Sunday, WEEKMonday, Tuesday, February 26 February 27 February 28 February 29 March 1 March 2 March 3 Women’s Basket- Track - NSIC In- Track - NSIC In- Men’s Basketball - Men’s Basketball - Men’s Basketball - ball - 5:30 p.m. door Championship door Championship TBA TBA TBA vs. Minnesota State at. Mankato, Minn. at. Mankato, Minn. NSIC Tournament NSIC Tournament NSIC Tournament University - Moor- head Tennis - 3:30 p.m. Tennis - 11:30 a.m. Women’s Basket- Women’s Basket- Women’s Basket- at. University at. Bemidji State ball - TBA ball - TBA ball - TBA Men’s Basketball - of Minnesota - University NSIC Tournament NSIC Tournament NSIC Tournament 7:30 p.m. NO EVENTS THIS Crookston vs. University of DAY Minnesota - Crook- Gymnastics - 6 p.m. ston at. UW-Stout/UW Eau-Claire/Ham- line 8 WEDNESDAY, February 26, 2020 THE WINONAN SPORTS Women’s basketball take last home games AUSTIN WALLERT basketball reporter [email protected] he Winona State women’s Tbasketball team had the ball in their court this weekend sitting at the number two seed in the North- ern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) South. Head Coach Scott Ballard talked reflected on the position of his team and the vibe of the final games before the tournament. “This time of the year, how can you not have energy? We did a lot of things well this year to put ourselves in a position to have a chance to play a home play-off game,” Ballard said. “There’s a log jam in the South Division, we Coach Scott Ballard discusses game strategy during half time break against University of Minnesota- NATALIE TYLER could finish anywhere from two to Duluth on Friday, Jan. 31 in McCown Gymnasium. The Warriors lost the game scoring 59-72, and photographer six, so it all depends on if we take thereby breaking their four-game winning streak. [email protected] care of business and what happens with some other games.” bigger and more physical than his Mankato secured the victory and So, in this case, the Warriors fin- Things did not bounce their way, wings. the two seed in the South Division ished 12-10 in the NSIC, the same as the shaky end to the season con- The Warriors were able to battle winning 86-53. record as the Dragons. tinued with two losses to Concor- back and forth with the Golden Junior Emma Fee led the way for The Warriors also beat the dia St. Paul (CSP) and the Minne- Bears for the first three quarters, the Warriors with 12 points. Dragons on their home court back sota State University – Mankato before only scoring five in the These two losses dropped them in Jan., overcoming a nine-point (MSU-Mankato) Mavericks. fourth while giving up 19, ulti- from the two seed, down to the five deficit in the final minutes, and Ballard knew going in that the mately losing 66-47. seed in the South Division. winning in overtime 65-63. two match-ups were going to be Junior Taylor Hustad led the way Normally, the five seed of the This year, the new rule works in tough for the Warriors. with 13 points. South Division has to travel to the Ballard’s favor, as two years ago, “Every game, every team pro- Heading into the Mankato game, four seed of the North Division, it went against him as the team had vides different types of match ups,” the importance of winning was but, with the new tie breaker rule, to travel to Minot as the four seed. Ballard said. “They’re (CSP) a huge for holding on to that home Minnesota State University-Moor- With all that happened this week- really good offensive team, and court play-off game. head (MSU-Moorhead) will be end, it still worked out for the War- they’re leading the league in three- But, the Mavericks, who were heading to Winona. riors as they host the MSU-Moor- point shooting. They’re also a very 11-2 on their come court going in, Put in place just two seasons ago, head Dragons at 5:30 p.m. on good rebounding team, especially had other plans for the Warriors. if the five seed has a better or same Wednesday, Feb. 25 in McCown at the wings.” Mankato burst out of the gates to record as the four seed and the five Gymnasium. The wing position was the big- an eight-point first quarter advan- seed beat the four seed on their gest concern for Ballard, as he said tage and never looked back, lead- home court, the four seed has to both CSP and MSU-Mankato were ing by 24 at the break. travel to the five seed.

lead leaving the fourth inning, believe the team is all for one achieving three unearned runs off and one for all, they support and Baseball of a Bearcats error. ContinuedTennis from page 7 believe in each other on and off the Continued from page 7 Winona State managed to garner Skibba described a strength of court which makes them stronger . 10 hits in the 9-5 loss. the team as not giving up until the all together. Strange went 3-for-5 with three Unfortunately for the Warriors, match is over. The Warriors will take the courts RBI’s while also crossing the plate Winona State could not contain Kelly said the team’s strength again as they travel to Crookston, three times himself. Junior Tanner the Bearcats after their strong is energy and support because the Minnesota to take on University of Williams brings his season average start. Southwest Baptist would team aspect is more important than Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji up to .378 by going 3-for-6 with score eight runs over the next three individual outcomes. State University on Friday, Feb. 28 three RBI’s in the victory. innings to take an 8-5 lead and the “We are there with our at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 29 In Saturday’s doubleheader, the Bearcats topped off in the eighth teammates, whether on the court or at 11:30 a.m. script was flipped with the Warriors inning 9-5. not, and it allows us to grow closer losing both games of the day. After getting seven hits in the to each other and create that bond,” After putting up an impressive 16 first four innings, the Warriors Kelly said. JENNA STATZ runs in the first game, the Warriors sports reporter would manage just three over the Overall, both girls said they [email protected] only managed to put up seven runs final five innings. in the twin bill Saturday, Feb. 22. Junior Nicolas Herold (0-2) Losing the first game on the day added a game to the loss column. 5-2 and the second 9-5 moving Winona State will prepare to Winona State to 5-5 on the season. travel to Florida for the Russmatt The Bearcats went up by two in Florida Invitational March 5 -10. the first inning, but was followed The Warriors will open up play by a fly to bring in Herbst in the against Tiffin University at 12 p.m. second inning. on Thursday, March 5. Down 5-1 in the seventh, Savary Strange went 3-for-5 with three hit a solo blast to left center to cut RBI’s while also crossing the plate into the Bearcat, but that was the three times himself. Junior Tanner last run that would cross the plate Williams brings his season average for the Warriors as they would fall up to .378 by going 3-for-6 with by a final score of 5-2. three RBI’s in the victory. Junior Dillon Whittaker (0-2) struck out five batters and walked two in the loss. MAURICE HUDSON In the second game, the Warriors sports reporter managed to build up a 5-0 [email protected]

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