News

UW-Stevens Point at Wausau to move to Northcentral Technical College under new partnership

By Brianna Ankerson | April 22, 2026

Starting in fall 2026, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau will move in with the Northcentral Technical College.  The relocation announcement was made in fall…

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Sports

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Wrestlers Easton Hull and Alexis Winecke earn All-American titles.

By Abigail Holmes | April 20, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point wrestlers, Easton Hull and Alexis Winecke, both took seventh place at nationals and earned All-American…

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Features

UWSP Alumna Set to Publish Memoir

By Brianna Ankerson | May 4, 2026

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumna Julianna Burmesch is set to release a memoir detailing her experiences with childhood trauma and recovery on June 23, 2026.  …

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Arts and
Entertainment

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Plant of the Week: Azolla

By The Pointer | April 29, 2025

Written By: Brooke Cherek This Pointer Plant of the Week is the micro and mighty azolla! This freshwater aquatic plant…

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Opinions and Editorials

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Top 10 Halloween Movies as Ranked by UWSP Students

By The Pointer | November 6, 2023

Written by: Delila Lyshik Students of UWSP voted and ranked their top 10 choices for Halloween movies that are a…

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Pointless
 

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Mad Dog Announces UN Retirement – Stevie and Mad Dog Heated Rivalry? 

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026

[Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should…

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