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

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The Latest

Mysterious Tunnels Discovered in Basement of Science Building

By Jack Orlando | April 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Mysterious Tunnels Discovered in Basement of Science Building

[Editor’s Note: The Pointless is the Pointer’s annual satirical article. Pointless stories should not be…

What Students Need to Know for the April 2 Election

By Jack Orlando | March 27, 2024 | Comments Off on What Students Need to Know for the April 2 Election

There is an election on Tuesday, April 2. The Pointer sat down with Pointers Vote…

Men’s Volleyball Team Wins First-Ever Game

By Jack Orlando | February 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Men’s Volleyball Team Wins First-Ever Game

The UWSP men’s volleyball team won its first game in the program’s history against Lakeland…

Small Business Spotlight: Process

By Jack Orlando | February 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Small Business Spotlight: Process

Making sustainable purchasing choices can be difficult for a consumer when items such as plastic…

Basement Brewhaus Gets a Makeover

By Jack Orlando | December 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Basement Brewhaus Gets a Makeover

UWSP’s Basement Brewhaus, located on the lower level of the DUC, has undergone interior design…

Local Band Spotlight: Scorched Waves

By Abigail Cherek | December 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Local Band Spotlight: Scorched Waves

Scorched Waves, a local indie rock band based in Stevens Point, WI, played at The…

UWSP Student’s Passion for Live Music Inspires Concert Series Creation

By Jack Orlando | December 7, 2023 | Comments Off on UWSP Student’s Passion for Live Music Inspires Concert Series Creation

UWSP student Tommy Fritz loves live music, and it has led him to create a…

Homecoming Week Featured Mind Reader Eric Dittelman

By The Pointer | November 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Homecoming Week Featured Mind Reader Eric Dittelman

Written by: Delila Lyshik UWSP’s 2023 Homecoming Week featured many activities for students, including bubble…

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…