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! 

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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!

 

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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. 

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Business Manager

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News Reporter

News Reporter

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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!

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News Reporter

News Reporter

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News Reporter

News Reporter

The Latest

New General Education Requirements Coming to UWSP.

By The Pointer | April 10, 2026 | Comments Off on New General Education Requirements Coming to UWSP.

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 | Comments Off on Robert Brinkmann prepares to become the next Chancellor of UWSP

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 | Comments Off on Mad Dog Announces UN Retirement – Stevie and Mad Dog Heated Rivalry? 

[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 | Comments Off on Library Update!!!

[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 | Comments Off on Hobby Horsing Coming to UWSP

[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 | Comments Off on Starbucks Teams with COFAC

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

Food Fight Bans Baked Potatoes from Campus. 

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026 | Comments Off on Food Fight Bans Baked Potatoes from Campus. 

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

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

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026 | Comments Off on New Solution to Dorm Overcrowding! A New Tent City on Campus!

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

Dollar General Replaces Schmeeckle

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026 | Comments Off on Dollar General Replaces Schmeeckle

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

Preview of The New Collins Classroom Center Classrooms  

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026 | Comments Off on Preview of The New Collins Classroom Center Classrooms  

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