Tag Archives: UWSP

Intramural Leaders Hope to Bolster Program

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point intramural program leaders are hoping to boost participation this semester. “Right now, numbers are down a little bit. Block one is normally like that with the freshman not knowing really what to do, but we are expecting it to pick right back up where we left off going into these next blocks,” said Victoria Waslicki, senior student ... Read More »

‘The Seagull’ Rehearsed Brings Improv to the Studio Theatre Stage

Theater-goers will get a peek behind the curtain in the Department of Theatre and Dance’s upcoming production of “The Seagull: Rehearsed.” Based off famous playwright Anton Chekhov’s work, “The Seagull” is an original adaptation by Tyler Marchant, associate professor of acting and directing at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The audience is watching a company of actors rehearse Chekov’s play, ... Read More »

Rugby Looks to Build on Last Years’ Success

Last year the Stevens Point Rugby team lost in the Sweet Sixteen playoffs to the eventual Division III champion, St. Johns University.  This was the culmination to a season in which St. Johns soundly beat its conference opponents and gained a berth in the National Small College Rugby Organization tournament. “We felt god-awful after we lost to St. Johns, and ... Read More »

Library Is Still Crucial to Students’ Success

For students hoping to study in the library late on Thursday nights and weekends, you’re out of luck. Due to budget cuts, the library is now open nine hours less each week during those times. But to many students, nine hours is just a minor portion of their time. It’s only a season of “Game of Thrones,” the amount of ... Read More »

Homecoming Week Brings Exciting On-Campus Events

This year’s homecoming week is kicking off with the annual fun run on Sept. 27. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Homecoming Council has planned events for Sept. 27 through Oct. 3. Matt Curtis, senior communication major, is a co-chair for the council. Curtis and other council members began planning for the event earlier this year and set the spy theme. “I ... Read More »

Dining Services Provides Nutrition Facts for Students

Students hoping to stay away from the freshman 15 have a way to keep their diets in check. On the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point website, students can find nutritional information from Dining Services available through NetNutrition, which allows diners to view what goes into the food offered on campus at Upper Debot, Lower Debot and the Dreyfus University Center food court. Alyssa Blume, ... Read More »

Volleyball Team Looks to Duplicate Deep Tourney Run

High expectations have become the norm for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Volleyball Team after deep-tournament runs the last two seasons, and head coach Abbey Sutherland has those same expectations for her team this year. “We’re returning a lot of people. We have that work-hard mentality, and we know what it takes to be successful now . We are motivated ... Read More »

A winning weekend for UWSP Athletics

Volleyball 4-0 in Pointer Invitational Ranked sixth in the nation, the Pointers volleyball team remains unbeaten, after winning four games, including three sweeps, in the Pointer Invitational. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point defeated Hamline in it’s first match-up 3-0 as senior Emma Brunkhorst and sophomores Bella Nelson and Ellen Drewry each tallied eight kills. Defensively, UWSP kept Hamline to an ... Read More »

Pointer Football Prepared for Another Season

Four years ago, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was at the bottom in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Now, four years later, Head Coach Tom Journell has the Pointers competing at the top and the gradual rise is not expected to stop now. Journell is entering his fourth season at UWSP. His career began with a 2-8 record in his ... Read More »

Communication Week Brings Networking Opportunities

Communication and arts management students will have a chance to network with professional’s during the Division of Communication’s annual Communication Week . Beginning Sept. 28, the event will bring UWSP alumni to campus to speak to students about their careers. The event gives current students the opportunity to explore and learn about the many different paths others have taken and network with professionals. ... Read More »