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

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,…

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”…