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The University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point was ranked in the top 10 best public universities in the Midwest according to the U.S. News and World Report. “I think it shows the excellence of our institution,” said Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Al Thompson. “It shows that the students that we bring to this campus are outstanding indi­viduals. The academic programs ... Read More »

The University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point Division of Communication has re-opened its production studio after years of pro­posals and securing funds to use the area as an educational facility for students and faculty starting this fall. The 3,500 square foot television studio has been associated with the Division of Communication for many years. A group called University Telecommunications (UT), who ... Read More »

I’m going to kick this review off boldly, Shields has potential to launch Grizzly Bear to the next level. What level is that you ask? Why it’s the same level the Arcade Fire and Bon Iver achieved, this album has potential Grammy nod written all over it. I apologize to hipsters every­where that read that last sentence and cringed with ... Read More »

Animal Collective has been a mainstay in the indie music scene for a long time now. Composed of David Portner (Avey Tare), Noah Lennox (Panda Bear), Brian Weitz (Geologist), and Josh Dibb (Deakin), the group put out their first album under the collective moniker in 2003. Since then the band has put out a total of six albums, and grown ... Read More »

Are you interested in getting involved and making lifelong friendships along the way? Then joining a sorority at UWSP might be for you! Joining a sorority can be beneficial in many ways, helping you grow personally and academically through friendship and commitment. Sharing the deep bonds of sisterhood teach you the values of loyalty and true friendship by being involved ... Read More »

I hope your semester is off to a safe and successful start! One of my roles as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is to provide you with vital information about your health and safety. I encourage you to learn more and use caution, especially late at night. Some basic safety tips are: –Always walk with a group of friends, especially ... Read More »

Professor Dan Dieterich is coming out of retirement to teach English 349, otherwise known as the business Cornerstone Press. English 349 is a publishing and editing class where students select a manuscript and edit, publish and market it. Dieterich taught the class from 1978 until his partial retirement two years ago when Per Henningsgaard took over. When Dieterich originally started ... Read More »

From chemistry lab manager to owner of her own boutique, Margaret O’Connor Govett has always want­ed to do what she does today. She packed up her lab equipment and opened up for business downtown in early September. With a husband who works at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and as a former chem­istry lab manager at the university, ... Read More »

Most students can’t remember life without the Internet, having grown up with access to even the most primitive forms of AOL. Since the years of AOL Instant Messenger and greetings of “You’ve Got Mail,” Internet technology has evolved, and with it has come social media. Today, websites like Facebook and Twitter have become a basic part of our lives. Even ... Read More »

The University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point University Library hosted its fourth annual Hootenanny, featuring bluegrass music, services offered by the library and university and promotions from local businesses on Friday, September 14, 2012. The lobby was filled with the scent of pizza, carnival-like games, and the sounds of a live bluegrass band playing to a crowd of students and community ... Read More »