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The Pointer Names Cale Jacoby Editor-in-Chief

The Pointer announced sophomore sports reporter Cale Jacoby as the newest Editor-in-Chief for the 2020-2021 academic year. Although Jacoby is fairly new to The Pointer, he is ecstatic to dive into this new position, already beginning the process of training. “I am very excited to be the next Editor-in-Chief for The Pointer,” said Jacoby. “I had a lot of fun ... Read More »

The Pointer: “Farewell Seniors” Edition

As all things come to end and, so too do our fantastic student-employees at the Pointer. This edition features dedicated Senior Profiles, allowing all senior Pointer members an opportunity to share final thoughts on their time at UW-Stevens Point. Read our newest edition of the Pointer at the following link! : Read More »

The Pointer: Earth Week Edition

In anticipation of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Earth Week, we’ve worked alongisde the Office of Sustainability to provide a special edition of the Pointer; we’ve directed all of our News and A&E stories toward the Earth, and our relationship to it. Click below for our regular paper layout! Read More »

The Pointless, Online Edition

We’ll be doing something different with our newspaper during these strange times – for the rest of the semester, our publications will be released as PDFs under the ‘Online Publication’ category. You can check out our latest paper – the Pointless – by clicking the link below! Read More »

Pointless: Donating Plasma is a Governmental Scheme to Collect Data on the People

[A Note from the Editor: The Pointless is the Pointer’s annual satirical article. No information here has any intended basis on existing fact.] The debate of ethicality regarding plasma donations for money has circled around for some time now, especially in places that are abundant in college students who need the money after funneling all their money into the education ... Read More »

Pointless: A True Mock Draft: The First Ten Picks of the NFL Draft

[A Note from the Editor: The Pointless is the Pointer’s annual satirical article. No information here has any intended basis on existing fact.] 1. Cincinnati Bengals – Quarterback Joe Burrow                               The Bengals make the safe pick here that any team (outside of the Browns, maybe) wouldn’t mess up. Similarly, they take a quarterback that only the Browns could ruin ... Read More »

Pointless: Summer Olympic Games Will Continue Through Nintendo Switch

[A Note from the Editor: The Pointless is the Pointer’s annual satirical article. No information here has any intended basis on existing fact.] Despite earlier statements, the International Olympics Committee will continue ahead with the 2020 Summer Olympics as originally scheduled – virtually! As the spread of the COVID-19 virus has forced world governments to enact social distancing regulations for ... Read More »

Pointless: Pointer Profile – Simon Snoozer

Sport: Sleeping Year: Senior Major: Psychology Hometown: Miami, FL How long have you been sleeping competitively? I’ve been sleeping competitively since my freshman year in high school. I always slept about 12-14 hours a day, I just decided to start competing against my classmates. No one could sleep as long as me. That’s how I knew this was my passion. ... Read More »

Pointless: Wisconsin’s “Essential” Businesses Spark Controversy

[A Note from the Editor: The Pointless is the Pointer’s annual satirical article. No information here has any intended basis on existing fact.] By Missy Rona As the Coronavirus spreads throughout America, only businesses considered essential are permitted to stay open. However, what makes a business essential? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word “essential” as something being of “the utmost ... Read More »

Pointless: Gordon Ramsay Reviews DeBot Dining Center

[A Note from the Editor: The Pointless is the Pointer’s annual satirical article. No information here has any intended basis on existing fact.] Following the reopening of the DeBot Dining Center, Chancellor Bernie Patterson proudly invited world-famous chef Gordon Ramsay to check out the food. Ramsay is not only famous for his restaurants all over the world but also for ... Read More »