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Cornerstone Press of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has contracted Susanne Davis, to publish her debut collection of short stories, “The Appointed Hour”, set to be released on Dec. 7, 2017. Davis is a graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop, and she teaches creative writing at Trinity College and the University of Connecticut. Her stories have been featured in the ... Read More »
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PABS: Bikes, Beer and Everything in Between
Point Area Bicycle Shop is shifting gears this season, providing unique entertainment and fun-filled events to participate in. Their inviting and trendy atmosphere, complete with a beer bar for those 21 or older, proves this no ordinary bike shop. “It’s something different,” said John Pawlak, owner of PABS. “I like bringing new stuff to the table for people to try out.” ... Read More »
Pointerwear Hits the Runway at Fall Fashion Show
It’s no mystery where to find collegiate apparel on campus, but it’s a whole different experience watching those clothes come to life. The University Store and Text Rental hosted its second annual fall fashion show in the Encore of the Dreyfus University Center on Wednesday, Oct. 4. After the success of the first fall fashion show in 2016, the store ... Read More »
Hunters Should Be on High Alert for CWD
A University of Wisconsin-Madison veterinarian has advised hunters to get their harvested deer tested for Chronic Wasting Disease. Currently, Portage County has positive cases of CWD for both wild and captive habitats, increasing the need for hunters to be aware of the disease. While it is still in the peer-review process, a Canadian abstract study found that some primates have ... Read More »
Students Protest Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement
The Enbridge Energy company wants to replace the aging Line 3 with a new oil pipeline on a new route across northern Minnesota to Superior, WI. State regulators have started a series of 18 public hearings around Minnesota on whether or not to allow Enbridge Energy to construct a new oil pipeline to replace the Line 3 pipeline. The administrative ... Read More »
UWSP Adventure Club, Mobilized
Change has gripped the UWSP Adventure Club this semester, with more organization, trips and social media presence. Bailen Stewart is an active member and said the club is “going strong this year. We have already done three trips this year. This is the year to be in adventure club.” The goal of the Adventure Club is to subsidize travel expenses ... Read More »
Dive into Great Lakes with Divepoint Scuba
The small town of Stevens Point may seem an unlikely place for a dive shop to call home however, Bob and Carrie Butt, owners of Divepoint Scuba think otherwise. “You know we’ve got a lot of lakes, a lot of places to dive in Wisconsin, actually more lakes than Minnesota, Minnesota’s the land of 10,000 lakes and actually Wisconsin has ... Read More »
Celebración Hispana Fosters Cultural Awareness
The Latino Student Alliance will be hosting Celebración Hispana, a large Latinx celebration on Saturday, Oct. 7, starting at 5 p.m. in the DUC Laird room. The celebration will include food, drinks, a live DJ and a traditional Latin dance performed by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca. This dress code for the event is semi-business or formal attire. Tickets can be ... Read More »
Cross Country Finding Early Season Success
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point men’s and women’s cross country teams have placed in the top five each of the first three invitationals this season. The team credits hard work and a team bonds for their early success. Junior men’s team runner Alex Egbert outlined team unity as a key strength. “I would say we’re a pretty close team. We’re ... Read More »
Sports Brief
Pointers Open Conference Play with Loss Stevens Point football fell to UW-La Crosse in their conference home opener and their annual Pink Game by a score of 35-13 on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Goerke Park. The Pointers struggled to get any offensive momentum in the first half as the Eagles held them scoreless. UWSP’s scoring came via the defense in ... Read More »