It is finally getting colder out and in Wisconsin that means it’s time to crank up the heat. Most students avoid turning on the heat for as long as possible by wearing sweaters around the house until it is too much to bear. Saving money is a huge concern for many students, and one way to save money is by ... Read More »
Football Suffers Setback in Season Finale After posting a 10-0 lead following the first quarter on Saturday, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point football team allowed UW-River Falls to climb back and win the game 34-16. The Falcons were able to rack up 34 unanswered points to hold off the Pointers’ hot start to their final game of the season. In ... Read More »
Ben Kollock, senior urban forestry and forest recreation major, was sitting in his environmental ethics class when he first felt a swollen lymph node in February 2014. What he thought would just be the common cold ended up being much worse. After a visit to the doctor, Kollock discovered he had leukemia, a cancer that attacks bone marrow and the ... Read More »
The Green Fund has succeeded in erecting a bike shelter outside the Dreyfus University Center after years of planning. The Green Fund itself is a campus organization that aims to improve sustainability and lessen the environmental impact of the university, which was approved through a student referendum in the spring of 2013 with 70 percent approval. The Fund’s mission is ... Read More »
“We are what we are” declares the opening song of La Cage Aux Folles. The phrase both opens and closes the musical, a show performed by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance the past two weekends. La Cage Aux Folles tells the story of Jean-Michel’s unconventional family melding with that of his conservative fiancé’s. Jean-Michel’s father, ... Read More »
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States. While some Americans are pleased with the election results, many are not reassured with the outcome. Trump’s lack of experience in the political realm and his sexist, racist, homophobic and unfiltered views worry a large percentage of American citizens. However, Donald Trump is our president-elect. “To all ... Read More »
In September, the Stevens Point Wastewater Treatment Plant received a certificate of recognition for “innovative and forward thinking practices that are providing sustainable, efficient and value-added services to the community.” The certification evaluated public and private utilities from across the United States, Canada and Denmark on their sustainability programs. The utilities were evaluated on their programs that addressed local environmental ... Read More »
In September, Stevens Point was awarded a Transportation Alternatives Program grant to implement over 13 miles of bike lanes from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The goal of the project is to create a more integrated multi-modal transportation system. Also in September, ReVisioning Point, a grassroots organization aimed at enhancing the livability, appearance and economy of Stevens Point, as well ... Read More »
As the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point women’s hockey season begins, players are looking ahead with optimism and excitement. The team had their first game against St. Olaf College on Oct. 28 and thus far their record is 1-2-1. Meredith Ingbretson, senior center forward and team captain, feels confident about the team’s rapport. “The relationship within the team has gotten better each ... Read More »
In 1991, the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education was established legislatively to offer professional development for teachers and schools across the state as well as provide materials for students on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Campus. Housed in Albertson Hall but a part of the College of Natural Resources, WCEE primarily focuses on outreach to K-12 grade teachers. They also ... Read More »
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