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University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point alumni gathered to be honored for their accomplishments and contributions to both the university and community, as well as to participate in homecoming activities this past weekend. The banquet that the alumni attended distributed four different awards throughout the night.  The Distinguished Alumnus Award (1969), Alumni Service Award (1998), the Trailblazer Achievement Award (2010) ... Read More »

The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Disabilities Advisory Council presents another year of “Celebrate All Abilities” to end the month of October. Since the very first time Celebrate All Abilities was introduced to campus, educating the community has been a main goal. For the last few years, UWSP has been on a mission to celebrate inclusive excellence. To some, ... Read More »

After a dismal start to the season, the Green Bay Packers have strung together a few impressive wins and are back in the division race with a 4-3 record. The Packers are only two games out of the first-place spot currently held by the Chicago Bears. Things are certainly looking a lot better for the Packers now than two weeks ... Read More »

They come from all around the United States for various reasons, but student athletes from Alaska, Missouri, Iowa, New York and many other places come to Stevens Point and proudly wear the Pointers jersey. There are 282 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point athletes on men’s teams. 24 percent of them are not from Wisconsin. Of the 230 female athletes, 23.5 percent ... Read More »

Every campus has its heroes, some less recognized than others. University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point is no exception. Hidden heroes working behind the scenes doing more than you know. The custodial staff at UWSP is responsible for cleaning more than 1.6 million square feet in more than 18 buildings on campus every day. On top of that, custodial staff ... Read More »

On Friday, Oct 19, Michelle Obama visited the Fieldhouse of the University of Wisconsin – Marathon County in Wausau to speak to grassroots supporters of the Obama Campaign. “What I like about campaign­ing is talking about the man I love, your president. He is handsome and charming and incredibly smart, but that’s not why I married him. I married him ... Read More »

The University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point tobacco and smoking policies have been a contentious topic over the past few decades with very little changing on either side of the issue. Student Life Issues Director Ryan Specht, who co-chairs the Ad Hoc Committee for the Resolution of Tobacco Concerns (AHCRTC), along with Health Services Student Director Anna Haug both hope that ... Read More »

International Programs offers the students of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point the chance to take their education outside of Wisconsin, and gain global experience in the classroom and workplace. “I think it would be good for every American to get out of America. On a broad ranging scope as to what is good I think if every American ... Read More »

River City Extension’s second release Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger is an album constructed with lots of passion and thought. The main purpose of this album was to convey a message of forgiveness: forgive others, forgive yourself, and move on. Deal with the problems of the day and don’t let them carry into tomorrow. That is ... Read More »

If you ever find yourself in the mood to sport a kilt, paint your face, and sprint topless across the Scottish highlands with Mel Gibson at your side, than Kaki King’s newest album ‘Glow’, released October 9th, is perfect for you. Then again, if that isn’t your plan, this album is still probably perfect for you. King, the first of ... Read More »