Seniors, it is that time of year! All of our hard work has paid off, and now, we will be given a tiny piece of paper that rewards us for our efforts in and out of the classroom. While the next few months may provide plenty of uncertainty, the next few weeks should not. It is for that reason that ... Read More »
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Pointer Names Newest Editor-in-Chief Duo
The Pointer has officially named the Editor-in-Chief for the 2019- 2020 school year. Jeremy Wolfe, who is currently a junior English and Philosophy major with a minor in Spanish will be taking over and is eager to do so. “I’m very excited to work for The Pointer to an even further extent,” said Wolfe. This was Wolfe’s first year at ... Read More »
What Were You Wearing?
For the month of April people from all over come together to raise awareness about sexual assault. There are events, talks, and presentations that take place in many different places. UWSP recognized sexual assault awareness month and had events going on the entire month of April. One of the events held was called “What Were You Wearing?” The display was ... Read More »
Five Films to Check Out for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
While film can be used to entertain and provide an escape for viewers, it can also be used to serve social causes, including bringing awareness to relevant social issues. April is nationally regarded as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with college campuses, community organizations, and state coalitions working to raise awareness surrounding sexual violence. With April coming to a close, here ... Read More »
Chancellor Bernie Patterson approves Governor Tony Evers’ proposed budget
The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point is no stranger to budget issues. Higher education in central Wisconsin has seemingly taken a back seat; leading to lower enrollment numbers as students seek educational refuge elsewhere. Under newly appointed Governor, Tony Evers, higher education may find its way back to the forefront of Wisconsin priorities. It is for that reason that ... Read More »
New Preschool Discovery Programs Educate the Leaders of Tomorrow
The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point has a wonderful teaching tool literally grown into our campus: Schmeeckle Reserve, the enormous nature conservancy that occupies 280 acres of total land, boasts a 24 acre lake, and has five miles of trails and boardwalks for citizens to enjoy. For the duration of spring, Schmeeckle Reserve plays host to a number of ... Read More »
Annual National Radio Competition Celebrating a Milestone in Stevens Point
The student-run radio station, 90FM, is hosting their annual trivia competition this weekend, April 12th-14th, at their headquarters here at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The World’s Largest Trivia Competition is a nationally recognized event that is based right out of the Communications Arts Building here at the university. The event is a 54-hour long trivia contest with random questions from ... Read More »
A Strange, Magical Fairy Tale from Paris Hits UWSP’s Theatre Season
Superpowers, romance, helping others, and a little magic is what the UWSP Theatre and Dance Department next production, “Amour” has in store. The musical runs April 5-7 and April 10-13 in the Studio Theatre of the Noel Fine Arts Center. In “Amour,” a timid, shy, office clerk named Marcel Dusoleil, living in Paris in the 1950s, develops this superhuman ability ... Read More »
Guy Fieri Announces 2020 Presidential Campaign
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is throwing his chef’s hat into the ring of the 2020 presidential election. Fieri announced on Monday, April 1 on Twitter his presidential campaign, among an abundance of others vying for the Democratic Party’s 2020 nomination. “So stoked to announce I’m running for pres, brothas! #MakeFlavortownGreatAgain,” said Fieri in a now-viral tweet. Fieri’s platform focuses around ... Read More »
New Biolife Rates Look To Incentivize Donors
Stevens Point – Biolife plasma donators are in luck. Increased donation rates look to boost the volume of donations the life-saving company receives on a weekly basis. Prior to March 4th, 2019, Biolife donators received $20 on their first donation, and $50 on their second of the week. This allowed donators to receive an average of $280 a month; not ... Read More »