The Pointer UW-Stevens Point Student Newspaper

Each year, over 8,000 students call the city of Stevens Point home for roughly nine months. Likewise, as college students are often stereotyped as vivacious eating machines, it is not surprising that our fine town boasts a large number of local restaurants that are affordable, convenient, and satisfying. 1. Polito’s Pizza  Location: 960 Main Street In 2007 Kevin Polito, a ... Read More »

There’s more to Stevens Point than going to class and writing papers. What you will remember most fondly are those other college traditions and the beloved quirky activities. Although this list does not have an official seal attached to it, it still contains time-honored activities and rituals admired by those in the Stevens Point area. 1. Embrace wildlife and adventure ... Read More »

It’s a new year for the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point football team. After finishing last year 2-8, the Pointers are ready to turn the page on the past and focus on the present, which they believe is very bright. “We are excited about the future of our program and excited for this season because of how hard everyone ... Read More »

The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point women’s volleyball team is all set for the 2013 season. The Pointers began the season ranked 25th in Division III and have experienced an up and down start, going 5-3 in early non-conference action. The team has made many changes during the offseason, including a transition at the head coach position. Abbey Sutherland ... Read More »

The Joint Finance Committee decided to implement a system wide tuition freeze last June for the next two years for the University of Wisconsin after determining that the UW system’s reserve was too large. Without the tuition freeze, students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point would have seen a two percent tuition increase this year, and students at other UW schools could have seen ... Read More »

The First-Year Experience program was implemented at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point this year to assist new students in their transition to college life. Director of the program, Susan Rufledt, explains that the goal of the program is to get new students to feel a sense of belonging by encouraging them to belong, engage, and commit. According to the ... Read More »

The Student Government Association has recently been working to invite state legislators to campus. This summer, the state legislature was trying to pass an act to end segregated fees for student organizations that could have potentially taken away $400,000 but was vetoed by the governor. “Since this act was vetoed, SGA is trying to build relationships with members of the ... Read More »

Emma St. Aubin estau255@uwsp.edu There’s more to Stevens Point than going to class and writing papers. What you will remember most fondly are those other college traditions and the beloved quirky activities. Although this list does not have an official seal attached to it, it still contains time-honored activities and rituals admired by those in the Stevens Point area. 1. ... Read More »

Connor Daniels cdani404@uwsp.edu The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point women’s volleyball team is all set for the 2013 season. The Pointers began the season ranked 25th in Division III and have experienced an up and down start, going 5-3 in early non-conference action. The team has made many changes during the offseason, including a transition at the head coach ... Read More »