Who Are We?

The Pointer is a student-run organization dedicated to the art of storytelling. We tell campus and community stories of student interest. The Pointer also serves as a learning laboratory for students to learn about journalistic writing and what goes into producing a newspaper.

Meet Our Team

Gwen Pabich

Editor-in-Chief

Gpabi916@uwsp.edu

Gwen is a second year English-Writing, Editing, Publishing major, with minors in Professional Writing and Political Science. Outside of The Pointer, Gwen likes to read and creatively write!

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Managing Editor

Managing Editor

 

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Ethan Laufenberg

Graphic Designer

Llauf293@uwsp.edu

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Alyssa Marth

Business Manager

amart993@uwsp.edu

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Brianna Ankerson

News Reporter

Banke559@uwsp.edu

 

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Abbey Holmes

News Reporter

Aholm452@uwsp.edu

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News Reporter

News Reporter

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News Reporter

News Reporter

The Latest

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…

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…

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

By Abigail Holmes | April 15, 2026 |

“The Love Contest,” 90FM WWSP’s 56th annual 54-hour World’s Largest Trivia Contest, returns April 17–19,…

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…

New General Education Requirements Coming to UWSP.

By The Pointer | April 10, 2026 |

In compliance with Act 15, the Universities of Wisconsin system is implementing new general education requirements affective September 1, 2026.   Act 15, passed…

Robert Brinkmann prepares to become the next Chancellor of UWSP

By Abigail Holmes | April 8, 2026 |

Robert Brinkmann was announced as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Feb. 25,…

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,…

Library Update!!!

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026 |

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

Hobby Horsing Coming to UWSP

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026 |

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

Starbucks Teams with COFAC

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026 |

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