April Showers WILL Bring May Flowers: The Promises of the Lord
Lately, I’ve been hearing the word promise in random songs, podcasts and even Bible verse images. “He doesn’t break His promises,” they say...
Gretchen Leif (Winona ‘21)
Gretchen Leif (Winona ‘21)
Gretchen is a junior at Winona State University majoring in Health Ed and Phy Ed with minors in Adaptive PE and Adventure Ed! She enjoys all things outdoors, she's a peanut butter fanatic, and Proverbs 31:26 is her favorite Bible verse. Gretchen is an RA in the resident halls and a Small Group Leader for a campus ministry, and she enjoys all the Lord equips her to do!
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Storytime: My First Weekend at Drill
I’m sitting on the arm of a leather couch. My palms are sweaty as I observe the unfamiliar faces and realize I stick out like a civilian at...
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Hooked on Physical Activity: A Profile with Namjin Kim
From boxing to bulgogi, I’ve found Korean culture right in front of me here at Winona State University. Namjin Kim is a first-year,...
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9 of the Best Pickup Lines for Valentine’s Day
Does anyone else aspire to experience that authentic waiting-in-line-when-a-stranger-uses-a-cheesy-pickup-line moment? Yes, I am talking...
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5 Quotes to Enhance Your Life
Hi, I’m Gretch, and I love quotes. Not the cheesy “Live, Laugh, Love” or “Be happy for this moment, this moment is your life” kind of...
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Go & Play with Clay: Your Guide to DIY Earrings
I don’t know about your Pinterest board, but my feed is full of the latest and trendiest accessories—polymer clay earrings. These earrings...
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I Went 7 Days without Listening to Music… Here’s What Happened
For a few days, I would intentionally get ready each morning without music—yes, even showering without any dance-worthy tunes. My goal was...
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10 of My Go-To Faith Songs
Music is a great way for us to bond and unite together. I especially love listening to faith songs. Regardless if you’re looking to become...
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9 Activities in Winona to Get Your Heart Pumping for National Health & Fitness Day
September 30 marks this year’s National Health and Fitness Day! As an aspiring P.E. teacher, this couldn’t be a better topic for me to...
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Teacher Talk: An Interview with Dr. Kristi Mally
Gretchen Leif (GL): Tell us who you are — favorites, priorities, fun facts — and what your title is here at WSU. Kristi Mally (KM): Well, I...
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Living Minimally During the Holidays
It’s not that I don’t like decorations or holidays, but some people are a little extreme. Their enthusiasm about buying useless decorations...
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10 Reasons That Winter is the Best Season
This is Minnesota, folks. Let’s face it: winter takes up five months of the year, yet Minnesotans still hate the snowy cold. I’m proud to...
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A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: A Thank You to Our Photographer
It has almost been a year since our lovely writer Hannah H. composed her profile of two female photographers who attend WSU , which we...
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Growing up Around Military Influences
My first exposure to the military life that I can remember was when I was around ten years old. My dad was involved in Civil Air Patrol (...
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A Letter of Encouragement to My Besties
Dear Bestie, Look how far you’ve come! You’ve survived your first year of college, and you’re already into your second. I know things get...
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Believe These Words of Life, Bestie
When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Seas of creation can’t compare to your strength and beauty. Beautiful eyes that fill with...
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Sarah Olcott’s Experience in Africa with the Peace Corps
I recently formally met my boss’s boss, Sarah Olcott. She mentioned she was in the Peace Corps and spent 2 years in Africa. I was instantly...
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If the Purge Was Real in Winona
Monsters covered in face masks and equipped with weapons become a reality in America in the movie The Purge . Twelve hours of no laws where...
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Inked in a Blink
There were less than 24 hours between my thoughts “I might get a tattoo soon” and “Okay, gotta leave in 5 minutes.” My plans for last...
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Get Ready with Gretch: WSU Homecoming Football Game
Don’t really have school spirit? On Homecoming you will! Homecoming is the ultimate go-big-or-go-home season in college and it is primarily...
