Archive for April 2025
Office of Sustainability Hosts Earth Week EventsÂ
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…
Read MoreEmpowerment Through Generations
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…
Read More55 Years of the World’s Largest Trivia Contest
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. …
Read MoreQueer Resource Center to Host Annual Drag Competition
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…
Read MorePointers Football Continues Reign of Terror
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…
Read MoreMay Roach Celebrates Two Weeks Sh*t-Free!
[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…
Read MoreThe Science Department Proves the Earth is Flat!
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…
Read MoreGnome Colony Discovered in Schmeeckle Reserve
[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…
Read MoreStevie and Stephanie: Trouble in Paradise?
[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…
Read MoreWho Wants to Become Famous by Airing Out All of Your Dirty Laundry?Â
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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