Winona State University OpenRiver The inonW an - 2010s The inonW an – Student Newspaper 1-23-2018 The inonW an Winona State University Follow this and additional works at: https://openriver.winona.edu/thewinonan2010s FOUNDATION AWARDS $1.4 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO GYMNASTICS HAS CLOSE LOSS MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS BE RENAMED AT FIRST MEET PAGE 3 PAGE 8 PAGE 16 TATE UN S IV A E N R O S N I I T w Y W S T R U E D P A EN P T NEWS Jan. 23, 2018 / Vol. 99, No. 14 Since 1919 winonan.org Best of 2018: a year in review Printed for the Feb. 5, 2018 issue: A bug trap uncleaned by a landlord who’s tenants have said does “the bare minimum to fix the issue” that has persisted since September 2017. Dwight Casper is one of many Winona landlords who supposedly don’t do their part to make their properties ARCHIVED PHOTOS livable for students who rent, causing much unnecessary stress and uncomfortable housing situations. Photo story continued on page 10, see Best of 2018. NEWS Student loan debt continues to rise MARSHAL WILL some major tuition increases, the political and economic reporter state legislature took a major twist [email protected] “Because of the shrinking pot they on funding. Now that has occurred tudent loan debt has been on they don’t really want to see any- Sthe rise for years with no end in more tuition increases and I don’t sight. might consider cutting student foresee any huge tuition increases,” According to a Bloomberg report Livingston said. student loan debt has doubled since activities, departments might get cut. US News and World report sev- the 2009 recession to about $1.5 eral causes that explain the tuition trillion. Nationally, the total amount For example, the art department has increases. These range from less students currently have in debt is tax subsidies for student tuition, $44 million. increase in administration overhead Student Senate representative received cuts in the past, they’ve raised and competition with other univer- Zaria Smith was asked how the Stu- sities. dent Senate addresses these uncer- the cost of the health and wellness One solution Smith mentioned tainties. was that Winona could use to try “They are taking money out of and improve the loan situation was the pot that is shrinking so they are center for getting a counselor.” to advertise scholarship opportuni- looking at ways of how not to be in ties. debt, and still maintaining that stu- “I don’t think we stress enough dents’ experience at Winona doesn’t the amount of opportunities for decrease,” Smith said. “This is still - Zaria Smith, student senate representative scholarships here. That in turn can a conversation we are having and help affect how many loans students this is something they will try to take out. It can help show that it is come back on.” Though department cuts may be a funding,” Smith said. “They said not that hard to get free money,” There is a shrinking amount possibility, Smith said she is hoping if they don’t get funding they’re Smith said. of funds expected for Minnesota for a different solution. looking for they will have to look to When asked if Winona State will public colleges, this is despite the “There might be considerations students to raise the money.” increase tuition, Livingston said in- Minnesota government having a of cuts depending on how much According to a CNBC report the flation will most likely be the cause $1.5 billion surplus reported in their the government gives Winona State average student can expect to gradu- of an increase in tuition. annual budget for 2018. Because next year,” Smith said. “They’re ate with about $37,000 in student Despite talks of tuition increases, of the expected decrease in funding looking at things like raising tui- loan debt, which has increased by Livingston assures students that Wi- Winona State is looking at ways to tion but we are hoping for a tuition $13,000 over the last 13 years. US nona is a good option when compar- budget this expected loss. freeze.” News and World report has shown ing to other universities. “Because of the shrinking pot they Smith also said the way the state that since 1998 tuition at public uni- “One of the things we do excel at might consider cutting student ac- used to figure out the finding for versities has increased on average is that our default rate is much lower tivities, departments might get cut. state schools has changed. 243 percent. and one of the lowest when looking For example, the art department has “They had recently changed the Mari Livingston, associate direc- at the national average considerably,” received cuts in the past, they’ve formula of how Minnesota state tor of financial aid, was asked why Livingston said. raised the cost of the health and schools are funded and all four-year tuition seems to have increased over wellness center for getting a coun- state schools are getting a decrease the past few years. selor,” Smith said. in the shared pot of government “A number of years ago we saw Continued on page 5, debt. 2 - NEWS NEWS Jan. 23, 2019 Scholarships award $1.4 million MORGAN REDDEKOPP scholarship opportunities and even media support through a couple Scholarships, as they are a great academic and administrative reporter helping students apply. The stops of outlets, like Instagram and opportunity for many students in [email protected] will be tables set up in various Snapchat.” financial need and are fairly easy to populated areas of campus. Sarah Schake a senior majoring in apply for. ach academic year, the WSU “Over the next four weeks I will business administration, has applied “I would encourage students, EFoundation awards over 900 be set up somewhere on campus for 75-100 WSU Foundation regardless of their year in school, scholarships to Winona State where students can come and [ask Scholarships and has been awarded to apply for these scholarships. The University students. questions about] scholarships if they five scholarships that have totaled process is extremely simple, and These scholarships total over $1.4 don’t understand how to apply, [if $18,500. what a lot of students don’t realize million, but not many students are they] want advice or help, we will Schake first found out about the is several of the scholarships ask the aware of the opportunities that these be there for two hours,” Jonsgaard WSU Foundation Scholarships same questions so you don’t have to scholarships offer. said. when she was a senior in high write 25 essays; you can write only According to Jennifer Jonsgaard, The “Scholarship Stops” aim to school. one and slightly change it to fit each the WSU Foundation Scholarship make the scholarships more visible “I received an email from the unique scholarship,” Schake said. coordinator, only 4,000 students and attract students to stop by the university about the substantial “In addition, the financial weight applied for the WSU Foundation booths and ask questions. number of scholarships available that was lifted from myself and Scholarships last year. This year, There will also be more of a to students and I knew that I my parents because I was awarded Jonsgaard hopes to raise this social media presence by the WSU should take advantage of those several scholarships made my time number to 4,500 students. Foundation in order to make more opportunities,” Schake said. “Once at WSU more enjoyable because “Over the last year, I have really students aware of the scholarships. at [Winona State], I heard about I did not have to worry so much put together some new marketing,” “There were two articles written scholarships every December about my financial situation.”. Jonsgaard said. over break that talked about three through an email and through The deadline to apply for WSU The new marking includes different areas about scholarships,” advertising around campus.” Foundation Scholarships for 2019 is “Scholarship Stops,” which are Jonsgaard said. “I am also hopefully Schake encourages students to Feb. 15. aimed at informing students about going to be getting more social apply for the WSU Foundation 3 - NEWS NEWS Jan. 23, 2019 Meet the news staff... Marshal Will Morgan Reddekopp Political and economic reporter Academic and administrative reporter POLICE INCIDENTS: 9:33 p.m.: A Winona man reported 3:30 p.m.: Winona women arrested 25 pills missing from a mailed on suspicion of fifth degree posses- medication bottle. He said that the sion of controlled substance and bottle appeared to be tampered was cited for a hit-and-run and with. driving after revocation. 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