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TLC Extends Hours for Athletes
Athletes After Hours is a new Tutoring Learning Center (TLC) program that focuses on creating a time for tutoring outside of normal hours. The program runs from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays in the CBB drop-in center to reach those who cannot make it during the daytime. Athletes After Hours is open to non-athletes as well.…
Balancing Life On and Off the Ice
Written by: Lyric LaRock Before committing to play ice hockey for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Alex Proctor did not know of the existence of the school or the town. Proctor grew up in the hot climate of Dallas, Texas, very different from the cold climate of central Wisconsin. However, it did not take long…
UWSP Soil Judging Team Places First at Regionals
The UWSP Soil Judging Team placed first overall and in group judging at the regional competition this year, marking its first win since 2018. In October, the team of 22 students traveled to Illinois to participate in the competition. UWSP has one of the biggest teams in the region. In regionals, multiple students placed in the…
Student Organization Spotlight: Rising Voices Poetry Project
The Rising Voices Poetry Project’s mission is to provide a fun, safe environment for UWSP students. The club meets weekly to discuss selected poetry and free write. Last week on Nov. 13, the club’s focus was on a poet named Mai Der Vang, the daughter of Hmong refugees who aims to tell the story of…
A HellaQueen Halloween
On Nov. 1, the UWSP Queer Resource Center hosted HellaQueen 3: Harysun’s Nightmare Before Crisis. The drag performance, held in the DUC, aimed to bring out Halloween spirits and fun performances. Harysun introduced six talented Drag performers to the stage. Tenacious Eddie made a highly anticipated comeback to Point. Kaye Bye impressed with…
Local Business Spotlight: BoBabes
BoBabes is a women-owned business that opened July of this year. It is located at 641-B Division Street near campus. The local business prides itself on quality and authenticity. They serve freshly brewed teas and homemade baked goods. The menu features a wide array of options, from milk teas to egg tarts. With the customer…
Student Organization Spotlight: DREAM
The on-campus club DREAM’s mission is to provide a safe space and advocate for disabled students. DREAM stands for Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring. DREAM works to support students with disabilities, acting as a mediator between the students and the Disability Resource Center (DRC). “We work closely with the DRC. One of our advisors…
Gov. Tim Walz Campaigns at UWSP
Written By: Jack Orlando and Derek Tritz Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited UWSP Monday afternoon as part of a Get Out the Vote campaign event. The event took place on the final day of campaigning before the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. Walz is on a battleground state travel blitz to encourage voters to cast their…
Point of Return
Stephanie Pointer has been confined to the dusty shelves of UWSP’s archives since 2013. That was until this year’s homecoming, when she made her first public appearance in over a decade. The retired UWSP mascot made her appearance Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. in the DUC for UWSP’s ‘Pointer Pairs’ event. The costume worn was the…
UWSP community and alumni come together at Homecoming Hotspot
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Alumni Association hosted the annual Homecoming Hotspot on Oct. 5 in Goerke Park. This pre-game event invites community participation on campus. This year’s events included 90FM’s live radio show, a DJ, games and alumni reunions. UWSP alumni, current students and community members gathered for the activities and enjoyed diverse food…