Tag Archives: UWSP

On Wednesday night Shanny Luft presented his research at the Ninth Annual University Evening. Luft is an assistant professor of philosophy and religious studies at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. His presentation, “In the Devil’s Church – The Christian Fight Over Hollywood,” centered on the evangelist hatred of theatre and Hollywood throughout history. “There was a lot of unbridled ... Read More »

The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Division of Communication hosted its annual Communication Week from October 15-18, 2012, bringing alumni into the classrooms to speak with students about their professional experiences. Communication Week (Comm Week) first started in 1989 and occurred a few years in a row. Dr. Jim Haney and other faculty members developed the idea with the ... Read More »

The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point has plans for a new academic building, specifically for biology and chemistry, to be erected sometime around the spring of 2015. The Master Plan Report, which can be viewed on the UWSP website, states that a new academic building is needed to satisfy space deficiencies on campus. Also, because teaching and learning has ... Read More »

Formed in Amherst, Massachusetts’ in 1984, Dinosaur Jr. was the brainchild of guitarist J. Mascis and bassist Lou Barlow, who had previously played together in High School. With the break-up of their first band ‘Deep Wound’ came a slew of lineup changes, before Mascis and Barlow were eventually joined by drummer Emmett “Murph” Murphy III. The trio went on to ... Read More »

Dirty Projectors have attracted a number of comparisons to other artists throughout their relatively long 10 year span as a band, ranging from the pop singer Beyoncé to progressive rock musicians of old (to which frontman David Longstreth says “Frank Zappa I ****ing hate.”) Whether Longstreth likes it or not, one can clearly hear many influences in their latest July ... Read More »

Out on Sunny Sky Farm, a beautiful scene unfolds. This morning I stand near the barn with the other members of my class looking out over the field, still green despite the cold nights and chilly winds of fall. The wind whips at our faces as we stand huddled together listening to our professor introduce to us the man whose ... Read More »

“I stole the big picture of Robert Baldwin from the Baldwin Hall lobby.” What would prompt a person to risk getting in trouble by announcing a secret like this for everyone to see? Students are digging out their deepest secrets, hidden feelings and craziest college stories to post on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Confessions Facebook wall. Anyone can post ... Read More »

It’s been a mystery where black students go to get their hair cut on campus. Let’s be honest: although the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point offers a quality education, it is not the ideal place for black hairstyling. However, UWSP does a great job supplying resources to make diverse groups feel at home as much as possible. In spite ... Read More »

As the leaves begin to change color, we are reminded that the fall season has arrived, and so has bow hunting. Gunnar Bartz, a senior majoring in Business Administration, enjoys bow hunting more than any other form of hunting. “I used to gun hunt, but now I mainly stick to bow hunting. In my opinion, it’s one of the harder ... Read More »

The stereotypical college student is portrayed in movies to be the super partier or the hermit who sits in their room all day studying, and that can be the best of both worlds.  An interesting survey question to ask college students: If you could choose between having good grades, a social life or enough sleep, which two would you choose? ... Read More »