Tag Archives: UWSP

Binders Full of Bull -OPINION

Some of you might be like me, coming into this election season not quite sure who you’re going to vote for. That’s why debates are so crucial. They’re not a deciding factor by any means (research should be your deciding factor), but debates allow you to get a glimpse into who the candidates are, behind the rehearsed speeches and ugly ... Read More »

Symphony Orchestra Performance features New Soloist

A new faculty member, Matthew Markham, was featured as a baritone soloist in this year’s first Symphony Orchestra concert at the University of Wsiconsin-Stevens Point last Wednesday, October 10. The concert was conducted by Patrick Miles, who has been the Orchestra Conductor at UWSP for 23 years. “I like to feature new faculty as soloists so the audience can hear ... Read More »

Festival of India Brings Authentic Indian Culture to Stevens Point

The 25th Annual Festival of India celebrated Indian culture in central Wisconsin this past weekend at the Stevens Point Area High School. Anshu Varma, one of the Indian dancers and volunteers, mentioned the festival was to showcase the Indian culture for those who are not aware. Varma has volunteered for the last 13 years and was glad to bring India ... Read More »

Coming Out Celebrated on Campus

Gender and Sexuality Alliance extends national holiday “Coming Out Day” for an entire week in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community. In the words of Triston King, a sophomore in communications, Coming Out Week is a celebration for those who are LGBTQ; for those coming out and saying, “This is me, and I don’t want to ... Read More »

Halloween is Brewing with Fun

With Halloween right around the corner, celebration, superstition and paranormal thoughts linger in the air. Halloween is an entertaining holiday that has something to offer for everyone. Even adults enjoy carving pumpkins and decorating their houses with spooky decorations. Gabriella Quattrocchi, a senior majoring in Heath Care Administration, says that Halloween is one of her favorite holidays. “Carving pumpkins and ... Read More »

A Week for Celebrating Pointer Pride

Celebrate Pointer pride at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as the university and community marks this week as Homecoming 2012. This year’s theme, “Pointer Doomsday,” was created in honor of the year 2012 and the infamous nearing of the end of the world. Homecoming week offered activities for students, alumni and the community and will end on Saturday at 1 ... Read More »

Zombie Run for Alcohol Awareness

Students, faculty and volunteers braved the rain this last Sunday to participate in the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point 2012 Campus Zombie Apocalypse Run. The event was planned in four weeks by Health Student Services Director Anna Haug, along with Student Life Contemporary Issues Chair Asia Osborn. The Student Health Advisory Committee, Residence Hall Association and Student Health Promotion ... Read More »

Time to Drop the Puck

Both the men’s and women’s hockey teams at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are set to begin their season next week. The men open the season Tuesday, October 23rd, at home against Lake Forest College. The women play on Friday, October 26th, against St. Olaf College. The Pointer men will look to build off last season, when they finished with ... Read More »

From Cameroon to Stevens Point

Liese Abili is in his first season as an assistant volleyball coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Abili is not your average first-year coach. He is from the African country of Cameroon and has traveled the world, just to end up here in Stevens Point. The story of Abili’s volleyball experience starts when he was in middle school. “I ... Read More »

Tailgating: Homecoming Edition

When I was a kid I thought going to a ballgame was the best thing in the world. Nothing really tops the feeling of walking into a cathedral of athletic prowess and watching the best athletes in the world showcase their craft in front of thousands of people. I still think going to a ballgame is one of the greatest ... Read More »