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Office of Sustainability Hosts Earth Week Events 

By Andrew Knoff | April 23, 2025

From April 21-27, the Office of Sustainability is hosting a variety of on-campus events for earth week to promote environmental awareness and eco-friendly practices.  Earth week 2025 will feature a wide range of on-campus events, activities and speakers. This year’s theme is Healthy Earth, Healthy Pointers.   While most of the events will be open to…

Empowerment Through Generations

By The Pointer | April 9, 2025

Written by: Maximilian Stedman A UW-Stevens Point student from the indigenous Ojibwe nation will receive a feather at the Stevens Point 50th annual powwow this May in honor of receiving her bachelor’s degree. Shaniah Kagigebi, 25, will receive the high honor of receiving a feather from one of the founding members of AIRO, American Indians…

55 Years of the World’s Largest Trivia Contest

By Gwen Pabich | April 7, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s 90FM is hosting its annual trivia contest this year from April 11-13, featuring 54 hours of live trivia. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the world’s largest trivia contest.   This year’s theme is “Trivia 55: No Limit,” with retro elements that look toward the future while remembering the past. …

Queer Resource Center to Host Annual Drag Competition

By Gwen Pabich | April 1, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Queer Resource Center will host the second annual Drag Me to Finals on Friday, April 4 in the DUC Laird room. This drag competition show allows five amateur performers to compete for a cash prize.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets…

Pointers Football Continues Reign of Terror

By Andrew Knoff | April 1, 2025

Feature image sourced from Creative Commons [Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] After a close game against UW Platteville, the Pointers have secured their 8th consecutive year as the Division…

May Roach Celebrates Two Weeks Sh*t-Free!

By Gwen Pabich | April 1, 2025

[Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] This week marks the two-week anniversary of no fecal matter found in the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s May Roach dormitory showers. This comes after…

The Science Department Proves the Earth is Flat!

By The Pointer | April 1, 2025

Written by: Tessa Krause [Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] We have received word that several undergraduate students were able to prove that the Earth is, indeed flat, for their…

Gnome Colony Discovered in Schmeeckle Reserve

By Andrew Knoff | April 1, 2025

[Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] Natural Science majors have discovered a colony of gnomes living in Schmeekle reserve. After intense negotiations, the Pointer was able to score an interview…

Stevie and Stephanie: Trouble in Paradise?

By The Pointer | April 1, 2025

[Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] After three months of holy matrimony, Stevie and Stephanie Pointer have officially filed for divorce. This news came to light by a public twitter…

Who Wants to Become Famous by Airing Out All of Your Dirty Laundry? 

By The Pointer | April 1, 2025

Written by: Tessa Krause [Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] Attention all UWSP students! We have the latest on the television rumors!  We have the exclusive scoop about this wonderful…

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New Sustainability Space on Campus for Students

Written by: Maddy Mauthe The location for the new sustainability space at UWSP. (The Pointer...
Woman poses with snowman outside building.

Returning for Spring 2022, COVID-19 Remains

Written By: Annika Rice Annika Rice, celebrating residential living in front of her dorm. The...
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UWSP Hosts Sidewalk and Road Salt Reduction Education Event

Written by: Maddy Mauthe Lake Joanis. (The Pointer Photo/Maddy Mauthe) The Office of Sustainability, SGA,...
Recycling 2022

Processing Compost and Recycling On Campus at the Waste Education Center

Written by: Maddy Mauthe Recycling at Waste Education Center.(The Pointer Photo/Maddy Mauthe) Editor’s note: Because...
Woman in Edinburgh, Scotland at sunset.

Time Flies

Written by: Erin Henze Erin Henze posing in Edinburgh, Scotland. Erin Henze Photo I remember...
Football game, players in action.

Point Pummels Simpson in Charity Pink Game

Written by: Sharayah Lazaroff Quarterback Trey Shroeder scores a 16-yard touchdown at the tail end...
The Big Garlic restaurant entrance.

The Big Garlic Leaves a Big Impression

Written by: Josh Paulson The Pointer Photo/Josh Paulson When I moved to Stevens Point in...
Popcorn, candy, and movie snacks.

My Big Fat Greek Film Review

Written by: Josh Paulson The Pointer Photo/Josh Paulson It can be tough to look for...
Sunrise over a scenic golf course.

Stevens Point Welcomes 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship With Open Arms

Written by: Josh Paulson Hole 5 Sunrise.Katie Berdan Wolden/Sentry Photo Citizens and local businesses of...
Native American burial site memorial mural.

UWSP Honors Native American Burial Ground with Mural Memorial

Written by: Delila Lyshik The memorial mural and landmark post.The Pointer Photo/Delila Lyshik On March...