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

News Reporter

The Latest

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…

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,…