Kyle Florence kflor654@uwsp.edu Every October, colleges and universities are encouraged to participate in Campus Sustainability Day and support the continuous effort put into the future of the campus. “We did a sustainability information fair here on campus and the goal of the day was really to provide a diverse range of vendors for those that were walking through the sustainability ... Read More »
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Tobacco-Free Forums Open to Public Discussion
Cassie Scott cscot852@uwsp.edu The university neighborhood and members of the community are encouraged to attend at least one of the tobacco-free forums held by Chancellor Bernie Patterson. There will be three forums, two of which will be held on Oct. 31 in the DUC Alumni Room from 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. The third forum will ... Read More »
Zombies Infiltrate Campus
Morgan Zwart mzwar542@uwsp.edu Zombies were seen attacking joggers on campus last Sunday. There is no need to panic, however, because The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was hosting its second annual Zombie Run. The Zombie Run is a 5k obstacle course featuring everyone’s favorite flesh eating friends. This event is sponsored by the Residence Hall Association and the Student Government Association ... Read More »
The 10 Most Important Things I Learned in College, Part I
Few will deny that college is a time of personal growth and self- discovery. During this brief window of opportunity, our constant exposure to new people, beliefs, and viewpoints allows us to get a better idea of not only who we are, but also who we want to be. Not surprisingly, the road to personal enlightenment is fraught with countless ... Read More »
Improving the Grid
Students have a new alcohol policy on campus that they must adhere to, the Alcohol Sanctioning Grid. The grid is a list of disciplinary outcomes for anyone who does not follow the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point alcohol policies. Students are expected to acknowledge this year’s improved grid protocol for alcohol consumption. If disregarded, it could lead to abiding consequences. ... Read More »
Pointerest – Whole Wheat Apple Muffins Recipe
Emma St. Aubin estau255@uwsp.edu Every fall I seem to go on an all-out apple binge, putting them in everything and anything I can think of. I usually make it a good month or two until my excitement finally sputters out and them I’m satisfied for another season. This batch of whole-wheat apple muffins marked this year’s kickoff using my favorite ... Read More »
Students and Community Invited to Political Reform Forum
Sarah McQueen smcqu643@uwsp.edu Dave Obey, Katrina Shankland and a few other politicians will be speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point during a public forum held by the Common Cause in Wisconsin on Monday, Oct. 28. The Common Cause in Wisconsin is a non-partisan, non-profit citizen’s lobby group. They have been holding forums all over Wisconsin for the past six years. ... Read More »
Transition to College Proves Difficult For Many Freshmen
Kyle Florence kflor654@uwsp.edu Switching from the meticulously planned periods of high school to a lax university schedule can be a difficult transition for many students new to college. Matt Fournier, a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point freshman, described his classes as noticeably “more difficult than high school.” “I do a lot more studying. Most of my classes are somewhat interesting, but ... Read More »
50 Mile Run Raises Awareness for Veterans
Emily Margeson emarg634@uwsp.edu David Chrisinger and Brett Foley are participating in a 50 mile marathon on Oct. 26 to raise awareness and money for veterans adjusting to life after service. Chrisinger is a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumnus and Foley is a friend of Chrisinger’s. They are Rhinelander natives and attended the same junior high and high school. After high ... Read More »
A New Branch of Chemistry to be Explored at UWSP
Emily Showers eshow592@uwsp.edu Technology has touched nearly every aspect of modern life. Technological advances are made every day and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point chemistry department is quickly adapting to meet new needs. One of the newest branches of chemistry formed is called “computational chemistry.” Dr. Erin Speetzen, one of three computational chemists on campus, offers an explanation of this ... Read More »