Tag Archives: Pointlife

Have you ever stayed up all night just to stare at the ceiling? With fears of the future, hopes of a better tomorrow and whirlwind thoughts racing through the mind, it can be difficult to catch enough z’s, especially as a college student. Most of us have probably experienced our fair share of sleepless nights, but if it has become ... Read More »

What happens when you fall out of love with your major? Was it just an academic fling? Should you go see your advisor? Falling out of love with your major is common among many college students. Keith Wixson, a social science major, has switched his major about five times. After switching so often, he found himself at a point where ... Read More »

It’s that time of year where stu­dents overcrowd the library, spend all their money on caffeinated drinks, and wear sweatpants every­where. It’s the end of the semester and everyone’s stressed. “Why am I stressed?” asked senior English education major Kristin Miller, “because my profes­sors don’t seem to think I should have a life outside of school.” This is a common ... Read More »

Since Facebook’s skyrocket to success eight years ago the social media juggernaut has been losing its foothold on the popularity it once had among the 18-25 year old demographic. Part of this negative trend in Facebook’s popularity is due to older relatives. Kyle Lenard, a freshman at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, says that both of his parents ... Read More »

The religious community on campus is diverse in culture and beliefs, including that of Judaism. However, there is no local place of worship for these students. Noah Levine, a junior triple-major in art, biology, and communication, said that at one time there was a Jewish population in Stevens Point. “There used to be a synagogue here in Point. I’m not ... Read More »

Multiple times during the week, students on the UWSP campus pass by or walk through a group of pro­spective college freshman. More often than not, these groups of high school seniors with their parents look lost and confused as the tour guides answer questions and show them the campus. Perhaps the students merely try to look dazed and confused while ... Read More »

Once a month a group of about 25 or so students gather in the DUC to share a hot meal and spend an hour learning about and discussing a new topic. Topics this semester have covered renewable energy, Native American culture in modern America, and, most recently, Hmong culture and identity. The next and last topic that will be covered ... Read More »

The 2012 gun deer-hunting sea­son starts on Saturday, November 17. Around this time, the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point campus becomes a little quieter, especially in the classrooms, as hunters leave for their respective hometowns and families. Hunting season is one of the big­gest events that occur during the academic year. In Wisconsin, it is considered part of the ... Read More »

Students are faced with a myriad of obstacles, such as securing funds for school, dealing with family issues and simply finding time to get all of their schoolwork finished. All of these issues can be amplified when combined with housing problems, such as rising rent prices and poor housing management. Michelle Nieuwenhuis, a senior theater and English major at the ... Read More »

  Demitri Smith, a freshman from Chicago, hit the ground running with his new show “Time Out” on 90fm. Smith talked about how he came to campus with a plan. He knew what he wanted to do; he was just looking for an opportunity to make it all come alive. “I went to the radio and pitched my idea. They ... Read More »