Wrestlers Easton Hull and Alexis Winecke earn All-American titles.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point wrestlers, Easton Hull and Alexis…

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UCFR brings the Red Sand Project to UWSP Campus.

The University Council on Family Relations will host its first…

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90FM Holds its 56th World’s Largest Trivia Contest : THE LOVE CONTEST

“The Love Contest,” 90FM WWSP’s 56th annual 54-hour World’s Largest…

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UWSP’s Child Learning and Care Center Hosts Art Show for Week of the Young Child

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Child Learning and Care Center is…

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New General Education Requirements Coming to UWSP.

In compliance with Act 15, the Universities of Wisconsin system is implementing new general education…

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Robert Brinkmann prepares to become the next Chancellor of UWSP

Robert Brinkmann was announced as chancellor of the University of…

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Mad Dog Announces UN Retirement – Stevie and Mad Dog Heated Rivalry? 

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Library Update!!!

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Hobby Horsing Coming to UWSP

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Starbucks Teams with COFAC

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Food Fight Bans Baked Potatoes from Campus. 

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New Solution to Dorm Overcrowding! A New Tent City on Campus!

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Dollar General Replaces Schmeeckle

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Preview of The New Collins Classroom Center Classrooms  

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Sentry Halls Changes on Professors

Professors are now required to relocate office and classroom locations due to the renovation of…

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UWSP’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble Records First Professional Recording

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble recorded new, historic works from around…

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Sentry Hall Replaces Collins Classroom Center

Beginning in summer 2026, the Collins Classroom Center will begin its renovation…

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“She Kills Monsters” Comes to UWSP

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance…

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Madison College Produces UWSP Student’s Play

Charly Sparks, a junior at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, wrote the play ‘Midwestern Goodbyes,’ which will…

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UWSP’s Men’s Hockey Team Overcomes Challenges as They Head into Upcoming Playoffs 

Four games remain before the playoffs, and the University of…

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A Warm Welcome from Lolli & Pop’s Coffee Shop

Located just a 5-minute drive from campus, a new family-run coffee…

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Where Curiosity Leads: Inside UWSP Child Care Learning Center

The University Child Care Learning Center, located in the Delzell Hall basement, offers care…

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Boxing Club Offers Opportunity for UW–Stevens Point Students

Written by: Ben Babcock University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point senior Gavin…

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University of Stevens Point Welcomes The New Health and Wellness Center

What once started off as a student voted project in…

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Guided by Purpose: Pratima Gandhi Leads UW–Stevens Point Forward

Guided by a lifelong belief in the power of education,…

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News

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UCFR brings the Red Sand Project to UWSP Campus.

By Abigail Holmes | April 17, 2026

The University Council on Family Relations will host its first Red Sand Project human trafficking panel April 23 from 7…

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Sports

Two wrestlers competing in a match.

Wrestlers Easton Hull and Alexis Winecke earn All-American titles.

By Abigail Holmes | April 20, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point wrestlers, Easton Hull and Alexis Winecke, both took seventh place at nationals and earned All-American…

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Features

Children painting with straws and orange paint.

UWSP’s Child Learning and Care Center Hosts Art Show for Week of the Young Child

By Brianna Ankerson | April 13, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Child Learning and Care Center is celebrating the Week of the Young Child April 13-17. It…

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Arts and
Entertainment

Green fern with water droplets on leaves.

Plant of the Week: Azolla

By The Pointer | April 29, 2025

Written By: Brooke Cherek This Pointer Plant of the Week is the micro and mighty azolla! This freshwater aquatic plant…

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Opinions and Editorials

Horror movie DVDs stacked up.

Top 10 Halloween Movies as Ranked by UWSP Students

By The Pointer | November 6, 2023

Written by: Delila Lyshik Students of UWSP voted and ranked their top 10 choices for Halloween movies that are a…

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Pointless
 

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Mad Dog Announces UN Retirement – Stevie and Mad Dog Heated Rivalry? 

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026

[Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should…

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