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

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The Latest

Student Organization Spotlight: DREAM

By Gwen Pabich | November 5, 2024 | Comments Off on Student Organization Spotlight: DREAM

The on-campus club DREAM’s mission is to provide a safe space and advocate for disabled…

Gov. Tim Walz Campaigns at UWSP

By The Pointer | November 4, 2024 | Comments Off on Gov. Tim Walz Campaigns at UWSP

Written By: Jack Orlando and Derek Tritz Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited UWSP Monday afternoon…

Point of Return

By Derek Tritz | October 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Point of Return

Stephanie Pointer has been confined to the dusty shelves of UWSP’s archives since 2013. That…

UWSP community and alumni come together at Homecoming Hotspot

By Gwen Pabich | October 29, 2024 | Comments Off on UWSP community and alumni come together at Homecoming Hotspot

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Alumni Association hosted the annual Homecoming Hotspot on Oct. 5…

350 Stevens Point Chalks Sidewalks to Gain Attention of Students and Administration

By Jack Orlando | June 3, 2024 | Comments Off on 350 Stevens Point Chalks Sidewalks to Gain Attention of Students and Administration

Throughout the Spring semester, the campus organization 350 Stevens Point has written chalk messages in…

People of Point: James Witham

By Jack Orlando | April 19, 2024 | Comments Off on People of Point: James Witham

About 8,400 miles away from Stevens Point, in the hot and scorching land of the…

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…