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Humans of Point: Sarah Gildenzoph

Sarah Gildenzoph is a senior English education major Spotted at: CPS café Where is the farthest from home you have been? “Well, I’ve been to Ireland.” Who is your favorite character in Star Wars, Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? “Well, for Star Wars, Obi-Wan-Kenobi.” What is a memory that recently showed up on your “on this day?” “It ... Read More »

Climbing Competition Congregating on Campus

While most people are up a wall about the end of winter, the climbers of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are prepping to climb a wall. On Feb. 27, the Wisconsin Indoor Climbing Series, a state-wide climbing competition, is being hosted at UWSP. For the fifth year, around 30 UWSP students and almost 100 outside students from other Wisconsin schools ... Read More »

Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology Receives Research Grant

The Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology was recently awarded a federal grant of $499,965 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the purpose of conducting studies on the residual pieces from crops, and turning the waste into useable household chemicals. Out of 170 grant applications; the institute was selected along with approximately 20 other organizations. The grant will span over ... Read More »

Knives and Switchblades Now Legal On Campus

Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill which allows people to carry concealed switchblades and knives of all kinds without a concealed carry license.  Now students, faculty and community members will be able to carry concealed knives anywhere on campus, with the exception of university buildings. “I feel like people should have permits and background checks before being ... Read More »

Humans of Point: Laura Leahy

Laura Leahy is a senior family and consumer sciences and education major. Spotted at: CPS café Where is the farthest from home you have been? “Florida.” Who is your favorite character in Star Wars, Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? “I’ve never seen Star Wars, so Hagrid.” What is a memory that recently showed up on your “on this ... Read More »

Stories of an American Scouser

Anyone who knows me – even somewhat well – has witnessed my pathetic ability to make decisions. Everything from choosing which scarf matches best with an ensemble to deciding between a latte or cappuccino always ends up being a long, arduous process. As we all know, college is full of those daunting life decisions. When they began presenting themselves to ... Read More »

Point Pitches Join A Capella Ranks

A new organization has been established called A Capella UWSP. They are an umbrella club for a capella ensembles. ”Exactly a year ago, we decided that in spring semester 2015, we would start an a capella club. However, due to specific UWSP club regulations, this idea of a small, exclusive, all-male club was denied,” said founder Robert Goszkowicz, senior math ... Read More »

108 Sun Salutations

On a day devoted to love, Valentine’s Day, The Yoga and Meditation Club invited Danita Walsh, certified yoga instructor, to lead students and members of the community in 108 Sun Salutations with an emphasis on loving oneself and others. The number 108 holds historical and cultural significance in Eastern societies, but, as Walsh explained, “The beauty of 108 is it ... Read More »

Clipper Is the New Keystone XL

Students of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point braved the cold weather in Milwaukee last Thursday, Feb. 11, to raise awareness about a proposed oil pipeline expansion in the state. “We were able to connect with hundreds of people gathered outside of the debate venue,” said Cassie Steiner, Sierra Club- John Muir Chapter staff. The Alberta Clipper pipeline, also known as ... Read More »

University Aims to Expand Gender Neutral Bathrooms

On campus there are currently three residence halls providing students with access to gender neutral bathrooms: Smith, Steiner and Watson. Having gender neutral bathrooms on campus helps transgender or genderqueer students feel comfortable in the residence halls. Tiffany Koeshall, Knutzen Hall director, said that all of the residence halls on campus will eventually have gender neutral bathrooms if it is what ... Read More »