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Burning torch on woodland path.

Schmeeckle Reserve Hosts Fall Candlelight Hike Festival

By Abigail Cherek | November 6, 2023

Schmeeckle Reserve hosted their annual Fall Candlelight Hike Festival on October 27 for the Stevens…

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Sister cities for peace and friendship.

Spreading Awareness: Wisconsin-Nicaragua Partners Host Annual Bike/Hike Event

By Abigail Cherek | November 6, 2023

Throughout the month of October, the Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas (WNP) hosted their 17th…

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Horror movie DVDs stacked up.

Top 10 Halloween Movies as Ranked by UWSP Students

By The Pointer | November 6, 2023

Written by: Delila Lyshik Students of UWSP voted and ranked their top 10 choices for…

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Theatre & Dance department posters.

Department of Theatre and Dance Hires New Instructors

By The Pointer | October 30, 2023

Written by: Stephanie Skemp During the spring semester of 2023, the Department of Theatre and…

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Native American burial site memorial mural.

UWSP Honors Native American Burial Ground with Mural Memorial

By The Pointer | April 20, 2023

Written by: Delila Lyshik On March 28, UWSP erected a mural painted by Christopher Sweet,…

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Sunrise over a scenic golf course.

Stevens Point Welcomes 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship With Open Arms

By The Pointer | April 17, 2023

Written by: Josh Paulson Citizens and local businesses of the greater area of Stevens Point…

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Popcorn, candy, and movie snacks.

My Big Fat Greek Film Review

By The Pointer | February 22, 2023

Written by: Josh Paulson It can be tough to look for a suitable romantic movie…

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The Big Garlic restaurant entrance.

The Big Garlic Leaves a Big Impression

By The Pointer | February 22, 2023

Written by: Josh Paulson When I moved to Stevens Point in the mid 2010’s, I…

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Football game, players in action.

Point Pummels Simpson in Charity Pink Game

By The Pointer | January 14, 2023

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

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Woman in Edinburgh, Scotland at sunset.

Time Flies

By The Pointer | December 12, 2022

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

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UWSP’s Cornerstone Press sees authors recognized across literary awards

By Ethan Laufenberg | November 13, 2026 |

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s student-staffed printing house, Cornerstone Press,…

Posters, Brochures, Books, and More: A Look into the UWSP Print and Design Office  

By The Pointer | November 11, 2026 |

In the basement of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Science…

Alumni Spotlight: Zach Finnegan Returns to UWSP, Rejoining the Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble

By Abigail Holmes | November 6, 2026 |

Monday, Oct. 27, UW-Stevens Point alumnus Zach Finnegan performed with…

David Crowley visits UW-Stevens Point ahead of November election

By Gwen Pabich | October 30, 2026 |

Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley visited the University of Wisconsin-Stevens…

From Purple Thursday to the Clothesline Display, UWSP Raises Awareness 

By The Pointer | October 29, 2026 |

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Center for Prevention and Health…

Pointer Past: Library Construction

By The Pointer | October 19, 2026 |

Almost 60 years ago, construction began on the James H.…

UWSP introduces Midwest’s only AACSB-accredited Sport Business Major

By Abigail Holmes | October 16, 2026 |

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point launched its new sports business…

UWSP Art Therapy Club Begins First Year With Focus on Connection

By Abigail Holmes | October 9, 2026 |

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Art Therapy Club held its first…

FIRED Ceramics Club Hopes to Expand Creative Opportunities for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Students

By Brianna Ankerson | October 2, 2026 |

   FIRED Ceramics, a student-run organization at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, provides students with hands-on ceramics experience…

UWSP Alumna Set to Publish Memoir

By Brianna Ankerson | May 4, 2026 | Comments Off on UWSP Alumna Set to Publish Memoir

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumna Julianna Burmesch is set to release a memoir detailing…