College of Fine Arts and Communication Creates put together “Beyond the Hive,” a series of events spanning from Nov. 10 to Dec. 7. The theme of “Beyond the Hive” revolves around the importance of bees in the world, with events ranging from lectures to art showings. First year dance students are preparing for the Nov. 22 unveiling of their repertoire ... Read More »
“Many people think it is impossible to recapture the magic when you wait too long between sequels. Twenty years after “Dumb and Dumber,” I can say that its sequel, “Dumb and Dumber To” achieves the impossible. No, not by recapturing the magic, but by hitting rock bottom while being over-the-top at the same time. “Dumb and Dumber To” is not ... Read More »
Senior dance students are preparing for their first ever Senior Dance Project. The Senior Dance Project at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will be an hour long production of five recreated works, four of which are solos or duets and one repertoire piece. “As a part of my arts management internship, I proposed the idea so that the dancers have the ... Read More »
Curtains will rise for the company’s first performance of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Noel Fine Arts Center Studio. Mark Hanson, the Bachelor of the Fine Arts musical theatre program coordinator, directs the musical. The show follows the story of six quirky preteens competing in a spelling bee. Things will take ... Read More »
Sam Droege, the head biologist at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center for the U.S. Biological Survey, gave a special experience to students on Nov. 10 when he presented his macro-photinsectography work and process as part of “Beyond the Hive.” “Beyond the Hive” is a College of Fine Arts and Communication collaboration that has a range of bee-themed events occurring throughout the month ... Read More »
Arts management seminar 395 students anticipate the presentation of their social art experience, “The Happening,” seeking to pull students away from technological devices and into the world of art on Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Encore. Professor Jim O’Connell is proud of his students who came up with the project. “There are about 14 people in the ... Read More »
Andrea Boehlke is finding her way in the entertainment industry by working several jobs at once, meanwhile maintaining an enthusiasm that has carried her from Stevens Point, Wis. to the Big Apple. Boehlke is a daily host for AskMen.com, where she hosts a tech show called “Big Shiny Things.” She also plays host at CBS Local Sports in New York ... Read More »
When director Christopher Nolan finished his acclaimed “Dark Knight” trilogy, many wondered how he could top himself. Apparently to Nolan, the only thing more impressive than taking on Batman is taking on the entire universe. In “Interstellar,” Matthew McConaughey plays the most achieved deadbeat dad of all time. Instead of abandoning his kids by leaving the city, he leaves the ... Read More »
November marks the beginning of the 15th National Novel Writing Month. The idea behind this event is for writers to no longer have an excuse not to write. Writers who participate in National Novel Writing Month are obligated to write 5,000 words per day in order to meet a goal of 50,000 words in one month. “The goal is to ... Read More »
Students dressed in creative costumes partied together in the Encore during the Funkin’ Ball on Oct. 30 that was hosted by Centertainment. Around 150 students participated in the costume contest while listening to live bands and eating Halloween candy. Centertainment concert coordinator Jenna McGivern was excited about students’ interest in the ball. McGivern was pleasantly surprised the event had such ... Read More »
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