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

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Jack Orlando

Editor-in-Chief

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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.

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Abigail Cherek

News/Feature Editor

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Zoe Briggs

Graphic Designer

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Business Manager

Business Manager

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Andrew Knoff

News Reporter

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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.

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Gwen Pabich

News Reporter

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The Latest

Small Business Spotlight: Tactical Escape 101

By The Pointer | November 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Small Business Spotlight: Tactical Escape 101

Written by: Delila Lyshik Tactical Escape 101 was opened in 2015 by co-owners Justin and…

Schmeeckle Reserve Hosts Fall Candlelight Hike Festival

By Abigail Cherek | November 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Schmeeckle Reserve Hosts Fall Candlelight Hike Festival

Schmeeckle Reserve hosted their annual Fall Candlelight Hike Festival on October 27 for the Stevens…

Spreading Awareness: Wisconsin-Nicaragua Partners Host Annual Bike/Hike Event

By Abigail Cherek | November 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Spreading Awareness: Wisconsin-Nicaragua Partners Host Annual Bike/Hike Event

Throughout the month of October, the Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas (WNP) hosted their 17th…

Top 10 Halloween Movies as Ranked by UWSP Students

By The Pointer | November 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Top 10 Halloween Movies as Ranked by UWSP Students

Written by: Delila Lyshik Students of UWSP voted and ranked their top 10 choices for…

Department of Theatre and Dance Hires New Instructors

By The Pointer | October 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Department of Theatre and Dance Hires New Instructors

Written by: Stephanie Skemp During the spring semester of 2023, the Department of Theatre and…

UWSP Honors Native American Burial Ground with Mural Memorial

By The Pointer | April 20, 2023 | Comments Off on UWSP Honors Native American Burial Ground with Mural Memorial

Written by: Delila Lyshik On March 28, UWSP erected a mural painted by Christopher Sweet,…

Stevens Point Welcomes 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship With Open Arms

By The Pointer | April 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Stevens Point Welcomes 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship With Open Arms

Written by: Josh Paulson Citizens and local businesses of the greater area of Stevens Point…

My Big Fat Greek Film Review

By The Pointer | February 22, 2023 | Comments Off on My Big Fat Greek Film Review

Written by: Josh Paulson It can be tough to look for a suitable romantic movie…

The Big Garlic Leaves a Big Impression

By The Pointer | February 22, 2023 | Comments Off on The Big Garlic Leaves a Big Impression

Written by: Josh Paulson When I moved to Stevens Point in the mid 2010’s, I…

Point Pummels Simpson in Charity Pink Game

By The Pointer | January 14, 2023 | Comments Off on Point Pummels Simpson in Charity Pink Game

Written by: Sharayah Lazaroff Editor’s note: Because of staffing issues early in the fall 2022…