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The Department of Communicative Disorders’ four-year Audiology Doctorate (Au.D.) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been a goal and a passion for both Erin O’Leary and Rebecca Lewis, two UWSP students currently enrolled in the graduate program. The Au.D. program is collaborative between UWSP and UW-Madison. Through distance learning, clinical work, and classes at UWSP, students prepare for ... Read More »

Tuscan Road, a local country/rock band, performed at Rookies Sports Pub in Stevens Point on Saturday September 22. The show took place under a tent outside Rookies, with special guest The Cowtippers, who opened up for the band. Fans came out in record numbers and the first 500 guests received a free Tuscan Road Point Beer mug. Rookies was packed ... Read More »

Despite the unexpected snowfall last Saturday morning, about 300 students and community members walked, biked, jogged, rollerbladed, skateboarded, and pushed strollers along a seven-mile loop on the north side of Stevens Point.The Ciclovia, an event held to encourage activity within the city of Stevens Point, had people of all ages utilizing that loop throughout the morning while raising awareness and ... Read More »

The world is obnoxiously serious. But it doesn’t have to be. This column is testament to that. In a life full of nuisance, pain, and strife there can be found a rich abundance of hilarity and laughter. Sports may seem a trivial and complex choreographed performance, but it’s really just a game. And what are games? Fun. Just like this ... Read More »

With seven returning starters from last year’s conference title team, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point women’s volleyball team has continued where it left off last season. With a win last night over UW-Oshkosh in three straight sets, the Pointers have a record of 14-3 as they near the midway point in the season, with an undefeated 3-0 record in conference. ... Read More »

Last April, I signed up for the Fox Cities Marathon, and not one person believed I could do it. I had never ran in a race before besides the dreaded mile in high school gym class, much less 26.2 miles, but I signed up for it anyway. Last Sunday, due to a few complications, I ran the half marathon. Call ... Read More »

It could be your roommate, one of your teachers, a lab partner, or maybe even your significant other. You may not notice, but all around you are fans of football teams other than the Packers.Spread all throughout Packer territory there are fans of the Vikings, Bears, Lions and every other shoulderpad-clad team in the NFL. I myself have lived in ... Read More »

The University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point was ranked in the top 10 best public universities in the Midwest according to the U.S. News and World Report. “I think it shows the excellence of our institution,” said Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Al Thompson. “It shows that the students that we bring to this campus are outstanding indi­viduals. The academic programs ... Read More »

The University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point Division of Communication has re-opened its production studio after years of pro­posals and securing funds to use the area as an educational facility for students and faculty starting this fall. The 3,500 square foot television studio has been associated with the Division of Communication for many years. A group called University Telecommunications (UT), who ... Read More »

I’m going to kick this review off boldly, Shields has potential to launch Grizzly Bear to the next level. What level is that you ask? Why it’s the same level the Arcade Fire and Bon Iver achieved, this album has potential Grammy nod written all over it. I apologize to hipsters every­where that read that last sentence and cringed with ... Read More »