[A Note from the Editor: The Pointless is the Pointer’s annual satirical article. No information here has any intended basis on existing fact.] The city of Stevens Point may be experiencing a major paradigm shift. For years, the urban metropolis of Stevens Point has been attracting venture capitalists, technology innovators and prominent Instagram influencers alike. Now boasting the largest population ... Read More »
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Eco-Socialists Making Local Impacts
The group previously known as the College Greens – largely in support of the Green Party and its values – changed its name to the Eco-Socialists of UWSP on Oct. 24. The group’s Facebook page commented on this change. “We feel that by branding ourselves as ‘Eco-Socialists’,” the page stated, “the ultimate goal and purpose of our club is more ... Read More »
Santa Claus is Coming To Town!
Santa Claus is coming to town! On Saturday, Dec. 1, Santa will be eating breakfast with students and community members alike at 9 a.m. in the Laird Room, located within the Dreyfus University Center. Santa has taken time out of his busy holiday schedule to venture from the North Pole to Stevens Point to enjoy a plentiful breakfast with the ... Read More »
SPARC Writes Open Criticism of Administration for Board of Regents
On Thursday, Nov. 29, the Stevens Point Academic Representation Council released an open letter to the UW Board of Regents that expressed a lack of confidence in Bernie Patterson, Chancellor of UWSP. The letter brought forward a series of accusations against Patterson and his administration. These accusations illustrated cases of administration’s supposed neglect and mismanagement over the last several years ... Read More »
Owner Of Graffiti’s Opens Doors to All On Thanksgiving
The owner of Graffiti’s, Troy Hojnacki will host his tenth annual thanksgiving luncheon on Thanksgiving Day this year with all food and non-acholic drinks free of charge. “This is about the community coming together to give thanks, especially for veterans. Everybody knows a veteran and this day is about being thankful for them, there service and those who lost their ... Read More »
Local English Teachers Speak with English Education Majors at Panel
Last week, English education majors hosted an English Teachers Panel to speak with local teachers about various topics concerning their experiences as career-educators. Students hosted the event on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., in CCC 224. Secondary-education teachers from local schools and nearby counties attended the event. Hosting students also offered free food, free coffee, and name-tags. ... Read More »
LGBTQ+ Laird Room Displays Removed for Three Days
Greg Diekroeger, Assistant Director of CASE, removed the Laird Room’s displays for LGBTQ+ History Month. This removal lasted three days. On Monday of Oct. 22, members of the Gender-Sexuality Alliance arranged to put up a display by the Laird Room to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. The display consisted of LGBTQ+ flags and artwork, and had not yet been finished. ... Read More »
Overview of Campus’s Parking Regulations
UWSP’s parking information is elusive, often only listed online – however, failure to remember much of this information can introduce fines of up to $100. Despite the information below, students are still recommended to investigate all parking legislation themselves before deciding what to do with their vehicle on the campus parking lot. The Parking Services Office can be found ... Read More »
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 »
Chief Deputy Accused of Racial Insensitivity over Facebook Post
Saturday morning, Dan Kontos, Chief Deputy of the Portage County Sheriff’s Department, shared his regular weekend-humor post on the Department’s Facebook fan-page. The meme’s original source is not known. It featured a Super Troopers character and read as “OFFICERS BE LIKE ‘LAST NAME SMITH – SAM, MARY, IDA, TOM, HENRY. FIRST NAME TAWNEEQUA – COMMON SPELLING.’ The punchline was the ... Read More »