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 third-year English-Writing, Editing, Publishing major, with minors in Professional Writing and Political Science. Outside of The Pointer, Gwen likes to draw, creatively write and read!
Brianna Ankerson
Managing Editor
bankerso@uwsp.edu
Brianna is a second-year Professional Communications and Media Studies student. Along with The Pointer, Bri also works as a tutor at UWSP's Tutoring Learning Center. Outside of UWSP, Brianna enjoys going to the gym and hanging out with friends!
Ethan Laufenberg
Graphic Designer
Llauf293@uwsp.edu
Ethan is a third-year Graphic Design and Media Studies student. Outside of The Pointer, Ethan finds interest in drawing and watching movies.
Business Manager
News Reporter
News Reporter
Abbey Holmes
News Reporter
Aholm452@uwsp.edu
Abbey is a second-year Fine Arts and Media Studies with a minor in Business Administration. Aside from The Pointer, Abbey also works in news for Pointer Studios. Outside of UWSP, Abbey finds enjoyment in drawing and photography!
News Reporter
News Reporter
News Reporter
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