Your Facebook newsfeed is consistently blowing up with videos of small children doing cute things. The irresistible impulse washes over you to create new life. You think about stealing other people’s children or even “eating them right up.” You have become a monster. Luckily, we can help you out. Here are a few tips to resist the urge to have ... Read More »
While I was writing my articles this week for Pointlife, I became fed up and threw my notebook at my computer. In addition to writing human interest stories, I was applying for jobs, taking a D2L quiz that was due in 30 minutes, planning my life up until I was 80 and trying to cook pasta. Finally, I broke down ... Read More »
College students seeking exotic spring vacations found Central Wisconsin particularly enjoyable during the 2015 spring break at the University of Wisconsin Stevens-Point. Local bars remained open for business despite less than desirable temperatures and general lack of student presence. Businesses employed students for the week and some employees were able to maintain their pale, winter skin by working indoors. “Partners ... Read More »
At The Pointer, we strive to provide campus with the most accurate news and information possible. However, we understand that as a weekly publication run by students, we don’t always get information out as fast, as accurately or as happily as we should. We’ve been working hard to solve this problem and to better our coverage of campus. I am ... Read More »
With the looming threat of Governor Scott Walker’s budget cuts, campus officials have decided to make green by growing green. Next fall will see the official formation of the marijuana studies major. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in a litany of new classes including covert botany, bong-crafting and a whole class dedicated to movies that align in interesting ... Read More »
Journo Prof. Steve Hill announced 2day that he won’t B teaching AP Style to his journo students starting this fall. W/ new changes in tech., AP Style is not the way 2 go anymore. Txting has taken over the realm of the writing comm., and UWSP is joining the trend. Students seem 2 B happy w/ the change being made ... Read More »
After a new change of heart, Gov. Scott Walker has proposed millions of dollars in additional funding for First-Year Seminar courses at all state university campuses. Each campus will be able to roll out approximately 700 new classes, and Walker hopes more will be added in years to come. Courses will include titles such as How to Tie Your Shoes: The ... Read More »
Sunday: A group of rowdy students eager to start their own 8 a.m. class was detained. Monday: A working student called to complain that fellow students were having too much fun working for DSC. Tuesday: A group of squirrels was arrested for conspiring a violent protest against Gov. Walker’s proposed reduction of campus wildlife. Wednesday: Gov. Scott Walker called to ... Read More »
Student government elections are underway, and there are currently two candidates everyone is talking about. Dining services employee Leah Dreyfus and junior Sydney Whiteduck are currently the most popular choices among students. “I decided to run for SGA president because I’m sick of serving cheese curds, french fries, cheeseburgers and other fried pantry remnants to plaid-wearing, prepubescent boys,” Dreyfus said. ... Read More »
The University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point welcomed students from Tomorrow River Community Charter School to showcase their artwork in the Dreyfus University Center. UWSP integration with the school allows an early exposure to the art and design aspect of college. Students, parents and community members gathered to view the artwork on Mar. 7 from 5-7 p.m. by the DUC Laird ... Read More »
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