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University Hosts Panel on Wisconsin Idea amid Political Neglect

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Stevens Point Academic Representation Council hosted a panel discussion regarding the Wisconsin Idea. Speakers included: Rep. Katrina Shankland, D-WI; Sen. Patrick Testin, R-WI; Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers; Amanda Greenthal, UWSP student; Jeff Snowbarger, UWSP English professor; and Nathan Sandwick, UW-Extension educator. The panel was moderated by Kym Buchanan, Chair of ... Read More »

An Unexpected Journey

Starting school at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was a decision made out of practicality rather than anything else. I had already had my “college experience” and transferring to the UWSP was just another step. I was slightly older than everyone else and had lived on my own for a number of years, so I did not think that my ... Read More »

Humans of Point

Jacob Mathias is a non-traditional senior majoring in English with an intent to teach.   What are you looking forward to most about summer break? That’s a really big question! Reading what I want to and spending time with my wife.   What will you miss the most while you’re away from campus? My friends. Seeing all my fellow teachers ... Read More »

Humans of Point

Amber Mathison is a sophomore biology and wildlife ecology major.   Now that finals are getting closer, what’s your favorite way to de-stress? I like to read a lot! I’m a pretty avid reader. What’s your favorite study spot on campus? I study a lot in the library on the first floor, or outside on the tables. Which class has ... Read More »

Humans of Point

Rachel Zenisek is a senior psychology major with an emphasis in human services. What’s the best part about spring? Definitely jumping in puddles.   What’s the worst part about spring? I think when the weather is really nice outside but you still have to study. That’s just awful.   Describe your perfect spring day in Stevens Point. I think starting ... Read More »

Humans of Point: Faculty Edition

What’s the best thing about UWSP? SR: I would say my colleagues and the students. JZ: I did my undergraduate here, so it’s interesting to be on the other end of things. The varied opportunities UWSP has historically offered literally changed my life. The wonderful people, the students and faculty. Interacting with students and faculty is fantastic. RS: The students. ... Read More »

Humans of Point: SGA Edition

Get to know Brailey and Dyllan, the SGA President and Vice President Elect!   Brailey Kerber is a junior elementary education major with a minor in English as a Second Language. What’s your favorite study spot on campus? My favorite study space on campus is 054 in the basement of the DUC. It’s always warm in there and there is ... Read More »

Humanitarians of UWSP

Why do you need the humanities?   Eric Heinrichs (Left) Business Administration Major “I’m an accounting and business administration major so these proposals to some extent are benefiting me because there’s a masters program in business administration that’s being developed. However, I still have a minor in German, and so the cuts to German have kind of hurt German overall ... Read More »

The Story Behind “American Creed” Star, Tegan Griffith

Tegan Griffith, veteran and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point communication student, recently starred in the documentary “American Creed.” Since then, she has been traveling from Pensacola, Pennsylvania to Austin, Texas. Griffith has done a lot of work for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America in Washington, D.C. During that time, she heard that the film company, Citizen Film, was looking for ... Read More »

Humans of Point

Maggie Burie is a junior communication sciences and disorders major. What’s your favorite book and why? One of my favorite books is a collection of Brer Rabbit stories our mom would read to us as kids. The book was incredibly old and some of the pages were ripped, but it was almost magical when she read those stories. Our mom ... Read More »