Boxing Club overcame a number of barriers to get its feet on the ground. One of the biggest challenges the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Boxing Club faces is the distance barrier between campus and the Gust Gym in Marshfield, where the club practices. “We can’t practice on campus. We brought home champions when we were allowed to practice here and ... Read More »
The women’s golf team has a full roster for the first time in three years. “This is a good start. We look to bring in more girls in the future to play the greatest game known to man,” said head coach Rory Suomi. For the past two years the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point needed an exemption to play. A full ... Read More »
It is a déjà vu for Pointers football as they are 2-0 for a second straight year going into a match up against fifth ranked North Central College this Saturday. Last season, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point football team traveled to North Central at 2-0, but lost 27-7. This year, the Pointers host the Cardinals of North Central in the ... Read More »
Homegrown, the men’s club ultimate frisbee team, heads into the beginning of their fall season with a positive outlook on the year. “I’m excited for this year. We’ve got a lot of new guys, new faces and a good amount of returners,”said Tom Hoeft, head coach and Pointer Alumnus. “I’m optimistic about how we’ll fair.” The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s ... Read More »
Marathon Club hosts multiple runs every week to aid interested students with their training. “You don’t have to be able to run a marathon,”said the club’s secretary Emma Doden.”We’ll just help you train. We cater to all different skill levels.” The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Marathon Club is available to anyone who wants to join. “We’re open to whatever,” said ... Read More »
We have all seen them at sporting events, but do we really know what it is like to be a UWSP cheerleader? In this edition of “Pointer Profile”, multimedia reporter Michelle Larsen goes behind the scenes to capture what it takes to be a part of this hardworking team. Michelle Larsen Multimedia Reporter mlars631@uwsp.edu Read More »
After bouncing back in 2013, the Pointers football team looks poised for a good run in 2014. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point football team finished 5-5 last season after a tough 2-8 season in 2012. This year, UWSP opened the season with a 42-31 comeback win over Albion Sept. 6. Head coach Tom Journell is encouraged by the team’s performance ... Read More »
The men’s rugby club, Black and Blood, continues to grow in numbers. The team hopes this growth will help them prosper this season. “This is one of the bigger teams I have ever seen. The more players we have the better we will be,” said Sven Casper, the senior vice president and prop. Even with the impressive size of Black ... Read More »
The intramural office strives to involve as many students as possible by offering a variety of games and sports. “We like to make sure there are alternatives available to traditional sports like curling or trench ball,”said Ed Richman coordinator of campus activities and recreation. “We try to offer something for everyone.” University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Intramurals provides students with multiple ... Read More »
After a tough season in 2013, the women’s soccer team united and prepared to compete in 2014 for a conference championship. Head coach Megan Schmidt feels great about the potential of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point team this year after a tough season. “Last season I compared it to the Packers with a young team, we had injuries and played ... Read More »
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