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
Jack Orlando
Editor-in-Chief
Jack Orlando is a senior Professional Communication major and Media Studies minor. He enjoys how journalism allows him to connect with his community. When not at The Pointer, Jack can be found DJing at 90FM, singing in choir, and chasing the next best sunset.
Abigail Cherek
News/Feature Editor
Zoe Briggs
Graphic Designer
Business Manager
Business Manager
Andrew Knoff
News Reporter
Andrew Knoff is a Media Studies and Philosophy major. He writes to inform and connect. When not working on articles or homework, Andy likes to play music, drink tea, and spend outrageous amounts of time researching topics completely irrelevant to his majors.
Gwen Pabich
News Reporter
News Reporter
News Reporter
News Reporter
News Reporter
The Latest
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The on-campus club DREAM’s mission is to provide a safe space and advocate for disabled…