Posts by The Pointer
Balancing Life On and Off the Ice
Written by: Lyric LaRock Before committing to play ice hockey for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Alex Proctor did not know of the existence of the school or the town. Proctor grew up in the hot climate of Dallas, Texas, very different from the cold climate of central Wisconsin. However, it did not take long…
Read MoreGov. Tim Walz Campaigns at UWSP
Written By: Jack Orlando and Derek Tritz Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited UWSP Monday afternoon as part of a Get Out the Vote campaign event. The event took place on the final day of campaigning before the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. Walz is on a battleground state travel blitz to encourage voters to cast their…
Read MoreHomecoming Week Featured Mind Reader Eric Dittelman
Written by: Delila Lyshik UWSP’s 2023 Homecoming Week featured many activities for students, including bubble soccer, a homecoming 5K, and a mind reader show performed by Eric Dittelman on October 21. Dittelman’s show was hosted in the Dreyfus University Center’s Encore room. His act included reading the minds of people who drew pictures to find…
Read MoreSmall Business Spotlight: Tactical Escape 101
Written by: Delila Lyshik Tactical Escape 101 was opened in 2015 by co-owners Justin and Jennifer Fonfara. There are five locations, four of which are located in Wisconsin. Each location has different rooms, which can be explored on their website, https://tacticalescape101.com/. Bailey Buckholt, a manager at the location, said, “We work with the children’s museum downtown,…
Read MoreTop 10 Halloween Movies as Ranked by UWSP Students
Written by: Delila Lyshik Students of UWSP voted and ranked their top 10 choices for Halloween movies that are a must-watch this fall. Over the course of five days, a Google survey received over 180 student submissions. Ranking in first place, “Hocus Pocus” won with a whopping 26 out of 182 votes; 14.2% of students…
Read MoreDepartment of Theatre and Dance Hires New Instructors
Written by: Stephanie Skemp During the spring semester of 2023, the Department of Theatre and Dance began their journey of hiring new faculty. There were multiple slots to fill, including two acting instructor positions, as well as a lighting and sound designer position. UWSP’s Department of Theatre and Dance hired two new teachers, Dana Dancho…
Read MoreUWSP Honors Native American Burial Ground with Mural Memorial
Written by: Delila Lyshik On March 28, UWSP erected a mural painted by Christopher Sweet, an artist, and a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and White Earth Ojibwe tribes, to commemorate the burial ground beneath the campus. It is titled “The Wake and The Healing.” Sweet’s mural took about two months to complete, and he…
Read MoreStevens 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 expect a large turnout for the 2023 U.S. Senior Open Championship hosted by SentryWorld from June 27 to July 2. Multiple business and officials of Stevens Point and other surrounding areas collaborated to create a golf tournament expected to draw…
Read MoreMy Big Fat Greek Film Review
Written by: Josh Paulson It can be tough to look for a suitable romantic movie nowadays between the troublesome, outdated, and sometimes offensive “classics,” not to mention the abundance of bland streaming service original films. Thankfully, there is at least one film that still holds merit in its themes as well as cinematic quality. “My…
Read MoreThe Big Garlic Leaves a Big Impression
Written by: Josh Paulson When I moved to Stevens Point in the mid 2010’s, I soon became acquainted with the local eateries of the area. As a self-diagnosed foodie, I had no problem with patronizing the cities’ dives and diners. One of my main cravings was a small eatery on Stanley Street called Marvin’s. They…
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