The 36th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon took place on Oct. 13. The 26.2 mile course was lined with approximately 1 million spectators. Among those racing in the 2013 Chicago Marathon were University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduates Brandon Dworak and Brian Finnel who both placed in the top 50. Dworak graduated in 2010 and Finnel in 2011. Both Dworak ... Read More »
From the fall of 2001- 2003, Kelly Fink put on quite a performance playing for the Women’s Soccer team. Fink, whose 67 career goals rank fifth all-time in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, was also selected to the WIAC All-Centennial Team. Additionally, Fink was named WIAC Player of the Year for her performance in the 2003-2004 season. With a record ... Read More »
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has just gained approval to renovate the North DeBot Residence Halls for a total cost of $13.5 million for the next two summers. The project will renovate Watson Hall during the summer of 2014 and Thompson Hall in the summer of 2015 using funds collected from the students who live in the residence halls. Both ... Read More »
The construction of a new parking structure in lot T during the summer of 2016 has been stirring up discussion across campus. Carl Rasmussen, the director of facilities planning and space management, was able to provide many of the planning details. The new structure will most likely be built in place of the current lot T behind Pray-Sims hall. “It ... Read More »
Kevin Reilly decided to leave his position as the University of Wisconsin System President, spurring the search for a replacement. Interviews for the open position have not begun yet, but Richard Telfer, Chancellor at UW-Whitewater, will be taking over as interim president until a permanent replacement is found. Reilly’s last day as president will be on Dec. 31, so he ... Read More »
Over 200 individuals attended a political forum last Monday in The Dreyfus University Center. “This was outstanding,” said Jay Heck of Common Cause Wisconsin, the non-partisan, non-profit organization that hosted the question and answer session. “We touched on some issues that people are finally beginning to understand and that need to be solved.” Additionally, former Congressman David Obey, State Senator ... Read More »
Individuals under the legal drinking age caught trying to buy alcohol will have to pay considerable restitution if Governor Scott Walker signs off on the Brown Jug bill. With this new bill, alcohol retailers can sue any minor attempting to buy drinks from them for up to $1000, not including additional court fees. Store owners will be requested by law ... Read More »
Morgan Zwart mzwar542@uwsp.edu Zombies were seen attacking joggers on campus last Sunday. There is no need to panic, however, because The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was hosting its second annual Zombie Run. The Zombie Run is a 5k obstacle course featuring everyone’s favorite flesh eating friends. This event is sponsored by the Residence Hall Association and the Student Government Association ... Read More »
Kyra Nowacki knowa780@uwsp.edu The Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team season is officially underway. The Pointers first tournament took place a couple weeks ago where they won two out of seven matches. Andrea Jurcoi, the team treasurer, explained that this tournament was a shocker for the freshman players and that her new teammates are adjusting well and rapidly improving. The team may ... Read More »
Will Rossmiller wross460@uwsp.edu Head Coach Ann Ninnemann and the Pointers Women’s Hockey team will start their 2013-14 campaign at home on Friday against St. Olaf College. Coming off a subpar 12-13-3 season, the Pointers return 19 of 24 players that were on the team last year, and are set for a strong showing. Ninnemann has high expectations for this team. ... Read More »
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