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On Friday, April 6, the General Education Committee met and finalized a letter expressing concern over the Point Forward proposal put forward March 5 which proposed the elimination of 13 majors in the humanities, social sciences and art disciplines. In the letter, the committee addresses the fact that they were not consulted about the Point Forward Proposal at all prior to its March 5 ... Read More »
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Review: Love, Simon
“Everybody deserves a great love story.” The tagline to the Greg Berlanti-directed film “Love, Simon” seems to critique the over-saturation of heterosexual love stories in media. Doesn’t the LGBTQ community deserve that same cheesy love story that we all fantasize about? 20th Century Fox, the studio behind the film, believes so. “Love, Simon” features actor Nick Robinson in the titular role. ... Read More »
Finding the Fits: Five Round 1 Draft Options for the Green Bay Packers
With the NFL Draft approaching in less than three weeks, the Green Bay Packers have likely identified a shortlist of players who could be available when their team is on the clock at pick 14 on April 26. Below is a list of five players who could be on that shortlist with accompanying analyses of their skill sets and prospective ... Read More »
The Importance of a Press: Cornerstone Press Continues to Impress
For the past 34 years, a classroom full of students at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has helped publish books annually by working with various authors, all the while learning valuable lessons about the editing and publication process through Cornerstone Press. The press receives no funding from the University and is entirely self-sufficient. The press maintains its independence by using the ... Read More »
Create YOUR Perfect Salad
Ready for fresh, crunchy, nutrient-filled lunches? Below is a list of ingredients you can add to create your perfect personal salad. While salads get a bad rap that they’re boring, one note and lack flavor, this list will prove this isn’t the case. Really, the fun thing about salads is that you can customize them to your personal tastebuds. They can ... Read More »
Campus Squirrels Strike Again
In recent weeks, students and faculty at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have fallen victim to random acts of revenge, from the most unlikely of suspects. Once harmless and adorable, squirrels are wreaking havoc around campus. There has been an increased number of break-ins and attacks committed by these fluffy criminals. When students are at class, squirrels have been eating through ... Read More »
CNR Dating App Promises Love
Students at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are rejoicing after the recent launch of a new dating app, Reel Catch. The app, which has been on the UWSP campus for the last few weeks, is most popular with those in the College of Natural Resources. The app is much like the popular dating app Tinder, where users either swipe right to ... Read More »
This Year’s Trivia Contest is Ready to “Rock!”
It’s that time of year again. Forget mainstream holidays like Christmas and New Years; in Stevens Point, you’ll find the citizens celebrating “Trivia Season.” What started with a single man affectionately named “the Oz” writing trivia questions all by his lonesome has grown to be known as the largest trivia contest in the nation. Quite a feat for a town ... Read More »
Shocker that High School Cliques Are Still Fetch
Campus cliques are still “in” even after high school, you just have to know where to find them on campus. High school was about having the right friends but college is all about the connections and relationship building. Because, you’ve got everybody here. You got your freshmen, ROTC guys, sorority girls, intramural jocks, Asian nerds, cool Asians, regular jocks, unfriendly ... Read More »
This Is Our Stapler
This is our stapler. Squeegee Beckenheim Reporter likestostaplethings@fakeemail.com *This article was featured in the Pointless April Fools 2018 issue of The Pointer and is completely satirical with the creative license at the discretion of the author. We hope you enjoyed this comical read.* Read More »