The Pointer UW-Stevens Point Student Newspaper
With the weather starting to warm up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin it is becoming that time of year where the local bros are beginning to come out of hibernation from the winter. Jimmy Jones, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, told The Pointer, “It was just a normal day in the gym. I was resting in ... Read More »
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Eco-Socialists Promote Cannabis Reform in Wisconsin
[By Shannon Columb] Cannabis is legal in 33 states, either medically, recreationally, or both. Wisconsin could soon be added to the list of progressive states, if Governor Tony Evers’ proposal is passed. In Wisconsin, state law labels possession of cannabis as a misdemeanor. Those accused pay up to $1,000 and face six months of incarceration. The City of Stevens Point ... Read More »
Hyer Hall Set to Close After This Year
Hyer Hall is set to close after this year for a projected academic school year while the university decides what to do with the space. Katie Huffer, a marketing and external relations coordinator for University Wisconsin Stevens Point’s Residential Living said that the hope is to only close for one year, but that timeline isn’t clear as it could be ... Read More »
The Importance of Culture
Everyone who knows me knows that I am Albanian. My culture has been a large part of my identity and events I have attended recently reminded me about the significance of culture and what it means to me. My family is originally from Kërçove, a city on the western side of the Republic of Macedonia. According to “World Population Review,” ... Read More »
Making A Footprint But Just Passing Through
It’s hard to believe that only two years ago, this chapter of my life began at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. I started my undergraduate career at UW-Waukesha, where I am originally from, Waukesha, WI and transferred to UWSP in fall 2016 after deciding that I wanted to study Communication. Starting here was challenging for me in so many ways. ... Read More »
An Unexpected Journey
Starting school at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was a decision made out of practicality rather than anything else. I had already had my “college experience” and transferring to the UWSP was just another step. I was slightly older than everyone else and had lived on my own for a number of years, so I did not think that my ... Read More »
She Came, She Saw, She Wrote About It
I have a confession: a year and a half ago, I added a minor just so I could graduate in four years instead of three. This was partly so I could stick around and write a 20 page senior thesis for the English department but more than this, I wasn’t ready to say goodbye. Now we’re here and the extra ... Read More »
Humans of Point
Jacob Mathias is a non-traditional senior majoring in English with an intent to teach. What are you looking forward to most about summer break? That’s a really big question! Reading what I want to and spending time with my wife. What will you miss the most while you’re away from campus? My friends. Seeing all my fellow teachers ... Read More »
Music On My Mind, Food In My Mouth
Coming to UWSP was the best decision for me. I’ve met amazing people that helped shape who I am today, and I’ll never forget my long hours designing in the NFAC, talking to professors, and exploring the city with friends. Its been a wild five years to say the least but I wouldn’t change any moment of it. After graduation, ... Read More »
Traveling With Intention
My time at UWSP has opened my eyes to the person I want to continue striving to be. I’ve tried new things, met amazing people, and found my passions. I’m excited to embrace this energy and make an impact in a new community. But before that, a few weeks after graduation I’ll be traveling abroad for a little over a month. ... Read More »