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Compost in Academic Buildings; A Waste of Time?

Residence halls on campus have been utilizing compost bins for the last few years, but now the academic and administrative buildings are joining in on the composting initiative. Those who compost are redirecting waste that would have gone into a landfill, which would have broken down into both methane gas and toxic leachates. Some examples of items that can be ... Read More »

Exploring the Ethics of De-Extinction

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if wooly mammoths still existed? With new advancements in biotechnical engineering, scientists may be closer to re-creating the species than we think. Chris Diehm, associate professor of philosophy and environmental ethics program coordinator at UWSP, presented a lecture on the topic at the Portage County Public Library. He informed the public ... Read More »

Soccer Scores Four Goals in Win

Women’s Tennis Records First Conference Win                 The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point women’s tennis team posted their first conference win of the season beating University of Wisconsin-River Falls 5-4 this past Friday. In doubles play, Katelyn Asfeld and Jordan Tyjeski claimed a 9-7 victory while teammates Abbey Johnson and Erin Lemmer won their doubles match 8-2. The Pointers’ three singles ... Read More »

Green Screen Kid Meets Dreamhouse

In a strange twist of fate, it seems the early 2000’s have made a return in the realm of music and culture alike. On Friday, Sept. 16 at 9p.m., Green Screen Kid made their opening bang here at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. What started off as a reminiscent night where local Milwaukee band Dreamhouse took to the stage to ... Read More »

The Real Story Behind Tattoos and Addiction

Addiction is a powerful thing. It changes you and everyone around you. What about tattoo addiction – is it real? Each tattoo on a person represents an anecdote about an individual’s life. Some may be proud of their tattoos, but there are always tattoos that can cause shame. What is it about tattoos that make an individual feel hooked into ... Read More »

$42.5 Million Budget Request to Increase Students’ Academic Potential

A proposal for the UW System to invest $42.5 million in universities across Wisconsin is slated to improve students’ opportunities to succeed both academically and professionally. The proposal the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is creating for the 2017-19 biennial budget request will focus on four aspects. These focuses will be an education pipeline, an increased university experience, business and community ... Read More »

Oil, Environment and Water, Oh My!

The Dakota Access Pipeline, or DAPL, is the most controversial environmental issue in the news right now, but what exactly is it and why should we care? DAPL is a proposed underground pipeline meant to connect the oil fields of North Dakota to the Gulf Coast. The DAPL pipeline facts website explains that it would stretch 1,172 miles through North Dakota, South ... Read More »

Chris Jones – Unlike Your Average Card Trick

The Encore in the Dreyfus University Center was packed to the brim. Students bustled about, buying beers and finding their seats. On Sep. 10 at 8 p.m., Chris Jones, a nationally known hypnotist took to the stage at The Encore in the DUC here on campus. Half Drake clone, half comedian, Chris Jones immediately had the audience captured as he ... Read More »

It’s Hump Day: Featuring Eli The Happy Camel

On a cool Wednesday afternoon on Sept. 7 anyone passing by Debot Field could witness University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students spending time taking pictures and riding atop a friendly camel named Eli. Centertainment Productions hosted the event called Happy Hump Day for UWSP’s Welcome Week. This event gave students the opportunity to get out of their comfort zones, as well ... Read More »

Cross-Country Crowns Hopeful 2016 Team

The men’s cross-country team has started its season with an attempt at making this year better than the last; practices have been demanding with a particularly talented team that is expected to perform royally this season. Runners feel the amount of experience that returning runners possess is the largest strength of the team this season. “This year is very different compared ... Read More »