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 »
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 »
My time at UWSP has opened my eyes to the person I want to continue striving to be. I’ve tried new things, met amazing people, and found my passions. I’m excited to embrace this energy and make an impact in a new community. But before that, a few weeks after graduation I’ll be traveling abroad for a little over a month. ... Read More »
Its been a journey of finding myself and my passions. I found my love for design as well as finding the love of my life, Jenny. Jenny and I plan on moving to Waukesha after graduation to start a new chapter. I hope to finally finish my tattoo sleeve and long-board the night away. Jake Powell Layout Editor Jacob.W.Powell@uwsp.edu Read More »
With graduation fast approaching and the UW-Stevens Point Alumni Association’s recent anniversary, now is the perfect time to start thinking about getting involved with the Alumni Association. The UWSP Alumni Association celebrated its 50 year anniversary in April and is looking forward to the next 50 years. Laura Gehrman, Executive Director of the Association, said the association started in 1968 ... Read More »
The Student Government Association has denied funding to The Pointer newspaper next year. This deeply disturbs me as the co-editor of the paper because despite my continued efforts to pull the organization from a state of rebuilding into prosperity, it will not see the chance to get there. Budget requests were to be submitted in a new way this year. ... Read More »
The Pointer announced current multimedia reporter Erica Baker will be taking over as editor of the newspaper for the next academic year. Her term will begin starting in late August and last through May 2019. Baker is excited to transition into her next position, already assisting in the hiring of staff members for next year. “This has been a goal ... Read More »
The Student Government Association has denied The Pointer funding because of a late electronic signature on its corrected budget request for fiscal year 2018-2019, resulting in a slightly uncertain future for the paper. The paper has worked out a general agreement with another university office for some funding during the year, but until details are worked out and the money ... Read More »
“You have to love somebody, not just some body.” This line is emphasized by the character of Amy in Steven Sondheim’s “Company,” which is being presented by The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance. The line is directed at the main character, Bobby, a man who is torn between feeling the pressure to join the ranks of ... Read More »
Downtown Stevens Point will soon be home to a new one-stop-shop for all things local and artisan: Agora – Local Makers Market. Makers markets have been popping up all over the state and have been relatively well received by their communities, so Cara Adams decided to bring the trend to Stevens Point. She has been interested in opening up a ... Read More »
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