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[Editor’s Note: The Pointless is the Pointer’s annual satirical article. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.]  With warmer months fast approaching, residents of Stevens Point can look forward to a new attraction coming to Schmeeckle Reserve. The construction of a $1.2 million waterpark was approved by the city on Wednesday, February 7. ... Read More »

Disability access on the UWSP campus is a well-debated topic among the disabled community, particularly when concerning residence halls, community areas, classroom buildings, and even sidewalk areas. Some of the campus’ accessibility options haven’t been resolved, although there are resources on campus for those who are disabled, including the Disability Resource Center (DRC) and Delzell Hall. Accessibility options currently include ... Read More »

Editor’s note: Because of staffing issues early in the fall 2022 semester, several stories that were completed in a timely fashion were unfortunately not published when they should have been. Because Pointer staff members still feel them to be important for-the-record stories, we are publishing them as we can without shifting their focus from the time period in which they ... Read More »

When I moved to Stevens Point in the mid 2010’s, I soon became acquainted with the local eateries of the area. As a self-diagnosed foodie, I had no problem with patronizing the cities’ dives and diners. One of my main cravings was a small eatery on Stanley Street called Marvin’s. They made fantastic garlic cheeseburgers and would even deliver to ... Read More »

On October 25, students and members of the Stevens Point community got together at the Edna Carlsten Gallery for the opening of a Dia de los Muertos ofrenda, or altar, featuring live music and refreshments. Hosted by the Multicultural Resource Center and the Latino Student Alliance, the Dia de los Muertos celebration offered a look into the important Mexican holiday. ... Read More »

Sport: Baseball Year: Junior Hometown: Rhinelander, WI  Major: Physical education Why did you choose your major? I’ve always wanted to work with elementary school kids. I didn’t have the best experience in school growing up, so I want to be able to make school fun and enjoyable for kids. I also wanted a job that doesn’t feel like a job, ... Read More »

Many students are working hard to adjust to online school. Some students have the added struggle of being deemed an essential worker. Many of the jobs deemed “essential” are positions heavily held by younger workers and students. These jobs include fast food employees and grocery store workers. All healthcare workers are also helping to fight the pandemic. Haley Wold, a ... Read More »

The Pointer hockey team defeated the UW-River Falls Falcons on Feb. 28 & 29 in order to secure a spot in the WIAC championship. The Pointers defeated the Falcons with a comfortable lead both nights.   Less than three minutes into the Friday game Zach Zech scored to take an early lead. Zech has been a leader during the season scoring 16 goals and assisting in 13. The Pointers ... Read More »

UWSP students are making cards and decorating cookies for sick children and the elderly in the community during the “’Tis the Season” event. This event is on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the UWSP DUC Laird room and is organized and funded by CASE. Quentien Tyra, a senior natural resource planning major volunteering at this ... Read More »

Name: Alex Egbert Major: Physical Education Graduation: Fall 2019 Hometown: Sparta, WI When did you start running? Freshman year of high school. Why did you start running? Because of my brother, I was going to do football, but my brother told me to come out and give it a try. Made a few friends and I was like alright, I’ll ... Read More »