Blizzard Evelyn wasn’t only an inconvenience to humans, but to earth’s feathered friends as well. The spring snowstorm dumped over two feet across the Upper Midwest, two weeks ago. Stevens Point was one of the many cities digging out from mother nature’s unwanted gift. Migratory birds recently returned to Wisconsin not expecting to endure the weather they escape from every ... Read More »
It’s time to accept the fact that Mother Nature wishes to see us in scarves, mittens and winter boots a bit longer. So, instead of being frustrated, we must turn this energy into a reason for different forms of creativity. Let’s cook, play games, dance in our living rooms and reflect… icy dops and a soul’s call, i feel the ... Read More »
It is that time of year when Central Wisconsin begins to feel like the arctic tundra and just venturing to class can feel daunting. Yet, even in these frigid temperatures, the Stevens Point area still offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventurers. One way to get outside is by hitting the slopes. Ski and Snowboard Club is an organization of ... Read More »
Jessica Hammer is a senior communication major with an emphasis in public relations and a business administration minor. What is your favorite part of winter? My favorite part of winter is the fact that it’s the season of giving. I think the holidays give people an opportunity to come together and spread joy to others. Whether you’re spending time with ... Read More »
Jess Wenzel is a junior communication major with an emphasis in public relations and a business administration minor. What is your favorite part of winter? My favorite part of winter is seeing all the houses decorated in lights and just the holidays in general. Everything seems more magical when communities are sparkling and full life in contrast to the dark ... Read More »
Merita Mehmedi is a junior English major. What’s the best part of winter in Wisconsin? The worst? I am originally from Florida, so I never really saw snow growing up, so I would say the best part of winter in Wisconsin is the snow because everything looks so beautiful covered in it and I always get excited for the first ... Read More »
Come Dec. 22, students will be closing their books, turning in their final papers and hightailing it away from campus to enjoy a well-deserved winter break. For four glorious weeks, students will be itching to get outside and enjoy what winter in Wisconsin has to offer. If you’re still unsure of how to make the best out of the break, ... Read More »
When we flip the calendar to November, we begin to anticipate the departure of autumn and the beginning of the infamous cold, Wisconsin weather. This year, however, the first weeks of November had us stowing our jackets and reaching for our shorts and sandals. Though the historical monthly average for Stevens Point is 42 degrees, we have seen highs in ... Read More »
With cold weather approaching and the pipeline unfinished, donations are being sent to those protesting the completion of the Dakota Access pipeline. Protests of the pipeline have been in effect since 2014, but recent media coverage has created a large support system of those who are standing in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Recently, water cannons used by ... Read More »
Featuring baked goods, coffee vendors, locally grown produce, meat, eggs and Chef C’s Munchie Mobile, Farmshed’s first winter farmers market has something for everyone. The seed for the event was planted when Redeemer Lutheran Church approached Farmshed offering to host a winter market in their gymnasium. Layne Cozzolino, executive director of Farmshed, said that the idea of a winter market ... Read More »
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