The Pointer announced sophomore sports reporter Cale Jacoby as the newest Editor-in-Chief for the 2020-2021 academic year. Although Jacoby is fairly new to The Pointer, he is ecstatic to dive into this new position, already beginning the process of training. “I am very excited to be the next Editor-in-Chief for The Pointer,” said Jacoby. “I had a lot of fun ... 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 »
History Club Spooks Community with Haunted Nelson Hall
Halloween night the UW-Stevens Point History Club held its Haunted Nelson Hall tours, featuring tours through the old Nelson hall with frights and a look into its past. Michael Clay, Junior, history and political science major and member of the History club said, “We made about $300 which is about a 30% increase from last year.” Clay said that proceeds ... 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 »
Advisory Work Group Continues to Search for Best Solution To Budget Storm
The advisory group called The Academic and Budget Advisory Work Group (ABAWG) the provost on what cuts can be made in the university have come up with some ways they can save a couple hundred thousand dollars from needing to be cut. One of the ideas the board had made was a new reimagined university that would condense the five ... Read More »
Cornerstone Press Launches First of New Book Series
Last Wednesday, UW-Stevens Point’s Cornerstone Publishing launched a new book titled “Ecological Reflections on Post-Capitalist Society” by Clint Jones, a UWSP professor. The book launch took place on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Michelson Hall of the Noel Fine Arts Center. The book is the first in Cornerstone’s new series that will be dealing with ... Read More »
Making A Footprint But Just Passing Through
It’s hard to believe that only two years ago, this chapter of my life began at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. I started my undergraduate career at UW-Waukesha, where I am originally from, Waukesha, WI and transferred to UWSP in fall 2016 after deciding that I wanted to study Communication. Starting here was challenging for me in so many ways. ... 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 »
Music On My Mind, Food In My Mouth
Coming to UWSP was the best decision for me. I’ve met amazing people that helped shape who I am today, and I’ll never forget my long hours designing in the NFAC, talking to professors, and exploring the city with friends. Its been a wild five years to say the least but I wouldn’t change any moment of it. After graduation, ... Read More »