With the looming threat of Governor Scott Walker’s budget cuts, campus officials have decided to make green by growing green. Next fall will see the official formation of the marijuana studies major. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in a litany of new classes including covert botany, bong-crafting and a whole class dedicated to movies that align in interesting ... Read More »
The University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point welcomed students from Tomorrow River Community Charter School to showcase their artwork in the Dreyfus University Center. UWSP integration with the school allows an early exposure to the art and design aspect of college. Students, parents and community members gathered to view the artwork on Mar. 7 from 5-7 p.m. by the DUC Laird ... Read More »
After a few years of low numbers, the women’s lacrosse team is recruiting in efforts to rebuild their team and resume competing as a club. “It’s almost like we’re starting up this year,” said sophomore center and President Brandi Scott. “We’re waiting until the weather gets better after break to really get into things.” Scott is the only player on ... Read More »
Brittni Buechel, senior graphic design major, plans to shave off all her hair if she raises $4000 by April 17 for her campaign, Clipping 4 Causes. She donated her hair to Locks of Love four times before. Now she wants to raise money for multiple causes, not just hair for cancer patients. “I wanted to do something more than just ... Read More »
On March 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Student Involvement and Employment Office hosted a volunteer opportunity at Central Rivers Farmshed. The opportunity is part of Service Saturdays, and volunteers worked with Growing Collective members. Students assisted in everyday tasks around the facility, such as inventorying plant containers and setting up tables in the greenhouse. “Service Saturday brought the joy of true community development ... Read More »
Administrators are preparing for a 25 percent loss of state support to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, meaning the possibility of cutting the Student Academic Advising Center, Career Services and reducing First Year Seminars. “These offices are what help students figure out what they want to do for their careers,” said first-year undeclared major Kirk Prince. “If they can figure ... Read More »
Dancers of Sharhazad, a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point multicultural dance organization, wants to restore founders visions to create relationships and lasting experiences for students by adding new members in 2015. The group was co-founded in 2001 by UWSP alumnae Sheryl Morrison and Becka McGuinty. Jenny Asquo, one of the first members, joined the group in it’s early stages. She attends practices, despite having graduated. ... Read More »
Sarah Breuer, a senior majoring in pre-occupational therapy, purchased her first “Love Your Melon” hat last summer before deciding to form a “Love Your Melon” crew at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. “I read an article a year and a half ago about Love Your Melon, and I thought it was a great cause,” Breuer said. “Love Your Melon” is ... Read More »
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have concluded their regular seasons at the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championship. This year, the men’s team claimed its 16th straight WIAC title, while the women’s team placed third overall at the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center in Brown Deer. The men’s team finished in the top ... Read More »
Campus Cycle and Sport Shop and Point Area Bicycle Service are helping to build the winter cycling community by supporting cold weather riding though workshops and encouraging proper maintenance. “In the winter, it’s almost a dead stop, except for the people who rely on their bikes as their primary source of transportation,” said Randy Perlak, bike mechanic at Campus Cycle. John ... Read More »
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