Arts and Entertainment

Why Do You Work for The Pointer?

The Pointer staff shares their reasons for joining and the value the opportunity has for members. Consider being apart of the team! Visit goo.gl/Hq87hi for more information about positions and job duties. Video: Erica Baker Multimedia Reporter Erica.M.Baker@uwsp.edu Read More »

Buzz About “A Quiet Place” Is Getting Loud

Self-conscious movie goers are advised to skip the popcorn while watching “A Quiet Place,” which really lives up to its title. The movie, directed by and starring John Krasinski, follows a family living a desperate life of survival after blind beasts with super-hearing started hunting humans. The family snips the audio wires in any electronics they come across, avoids clanking ... Read More »

Humans of Point

Rachel Zenisek is a senior psychology major with an emphasis in human services. What’s the best part about spring? Definitely jumping in puddles.   What’s the worst part about spring? I think when the weather is really nice outside but you still have to study. That’s just awful.   Describe your perfect spring day in Stevens Point. I think starting ... Read More »

Genesis Renji Gives High-Octane Rap Performance

Stevens Point, Wisconsin may not be the first place that comes to mind when looking to catch a rap or hip hop concert. It is a city where much of the ambient music is country, and lifted pick up trucks populate the roadways. However, The Encore welcomed a new sound this past Thursday, April 19, proving the University of Wisconsin-Stevens ... Read More »

Creative Creations: Your Cooking Companion

Having a cooking companion can be the thing to transform both your dish and your experience in the kitchen. This is not really someone you seek, but someone you stumble upon. It’s something to be grateful for and to cherish, as the syncing of hearts and palettes is a testament to the soul. With so much discovery and creation to ... Read More »

Documentarian Discusses Latinos in the Media Under Trump Administration

An acclaimed producer and documentarian hailing from Milwaukee came to the Dreyfus University Center Theater to discuss Latinos in the media on April 16. Dr. Raúl Galván was invited on behalf of The Latin American/Caribbean Speaker Series on campus. Galván holds a Ph.D in global history from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a master’s degree from Marquette University in Broadcast ... Read More »

Our Heart’s Are Hopping for Marlon Bundo

A book dedicated, “For every bunny who has ever felt different,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo,” is a gorgeously animated book that tells a heartwarming tale without pulling any punches. The book follows Vice President Mike Pence’s rabbit, Marlon Bundo, through one special day, where he meets Wesley, the bunny ... Read More »

“yesterday i was the moon” is Tomorrow’s Bestseller

Acceptance, courage, self-love and culture are just a few of the topics Noor Unnahar discusses in her book of poetry, “yesterday i was the moon,” which was just released as a second edition on March 27. While this is the first book 20-year-old Unnahar has published, she’s no stranger to the public eye. She gained popularity by sharing her poetry ... Read More »

Music Department Offers Double Dose of Opera

Music students will perform “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi” in a double bill performance of Puccini operas this weekend, offering UWSP students a chance to experience these classic works on the 100th anniversary of their debuts. With a name like Giacomo Puccini, it is no wonder that the great composer’s works are by tradition performed in their native Italian. But ... Read More »

Humans of Point: Faculty Edition

What’s the best thing about UWSP? SR: I would say my colleagues and the students. JZ: I did my undergraduate here, so it’s interesting to be on the other end of things. The varied opportunities UWSP has historically offered literally changed my life. The wonderful people, the students and faculty. Interacting with students and faculty is fantastic. RS: The students. ... Read More »