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

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The Latest

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…

Time Flies

By The Pointer | December 12, 2022 | Comments Off on Time Flies

Written by: Erin Henze I remember being a freshman at The Pointer, seeing these much…

Processing Compost and Recycling On Campus at the Waste Education Center

By The Pointer | November 23, 2022 | Comments Off on Processing Compost and Recycling On Campus at the Waste Education Center

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