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

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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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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

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

UWSP Hosts Sidewalk and Road Salt Reduction Education Event

By The Pointer | November 11, 2022 | Comments Off on UWSP Hosts Sidewalk and Road Salt Reduction Education Event

Written by: Maddy Mauthe The Office of Sustainability, SGA, and the American Water Resource Association…

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By The Pointer | March 2, 2022 | Comments Off on Returning for Spring 2022, COVID-19 Remains

Written By: Annika Rice I graduated high school from my living room couch and picked…

New Sustainability Space on Campus for Students

By The Pointer | December 22, 2021 | Comments Off on New Sustainability Space on Campus for Students

Written by: Maddy Mauthe Starting this winter, UWSP will be implementing a new sustainability space next to the…