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

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The Latest

Food Fight Bans Baked Potatoes from Campus. 

By The Pointer | April 6, 2026 |

[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 |

[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 |

[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 |

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

Sentry Halls Changes on Professors

By Brianna Ankerson | April 6, 2026 |

Professors are now required to relocate office and classroom locations due to the renovation of the Collins Classroom Center beginning in summer 2026.  …

UWSP’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble Records First Professional Recording

By Brianna Ankerson | April 3, 2026 |

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble recorded new, historic works from around the globe over three days, with six-hour sessions each…

Sentry Hall Replaces Collins Classroom Center

By Brianna Ankerson | March 31, 2026 |

Beginning in summer 2026, the Collins Classroom Center will begin its renovation process into Sentry Hall, adding 20,000 square…

“She Kills Monsters” Comes to UWSP

By Abigail Holmes | February 18, 2026 |

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance will perform “She Kills Monsters”…

Madison College Produces UWSP Student’s Play

By Brianna Ankerson | February 16, 2026 |

Charly Sparks, a junior at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, wrote the play ‘Midwestern Goodbyes,’ which will be produced at Madison College from Feb. 20 through March 1. World…

UWSP’s Men’s Hockey Team Overcomes Challenges as They Head into Upcoming Playoffs 

By Brianna Ankerson | February 14, 2026 |

Four games remain before the playoffs, and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point men’s hockey team…