Posts by The Pointer
Plant of the Week: Azolla
Written By: Brooke Cherek This Pointer Plant of the Week is the micro and mighty azolla! This freshwater aquatic plant is the world’s smallest fern, being between 1 and 2.5cm in length. Azolla is also one of the fastest growing plants around. It can double in size every 3 to 5 days. This plant has…
Read MoreOffice of Sustainability Hosts Earth Week Events
From April 21-27, the Office of Sustainability is hosting a variety of on-campus events for earth week to promote environmental awareness and eco-friendly practices. Earth week 2025 will feature a wide range of on-campus events, activities and speakers. This year’s theme is Healthy Earth, Healthy Pointers. While most of the events will be open to…
Read MoreEmpowerment Through Generations
Written by: Maximilian Stedman A UW-Stevens Point student from the indigenous Ojibwe nation will receive a feather at the Stevens Point 50th annual powwow this May in honor of receiving her bachelor’s degree. Shaniah Kagigebi, 25, will receive the high honor of receiving a feather from one of the founding members of AIRO, American Indians…
Read MorePointers Football Continues Reign of Terror
Feature image sourced from Creative Commons [Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] After a close game against UW Platteville, the Pointers have secured their 8th consecutive year as the Division…
Read MoreThe Science Department Proves the Earth is Flat!
Written by: Tessa Krause [Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] We have received word that several undergraduate students were able to prove that the Earth is, indeed flat, for their…
Read MoreGnome Colony Discovered in Schmeeckle Reserve
[Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] Natural Science majors have discovered a colony of gnomes living in Schmeekle reserve. After intense negotiations, the Pointer was able to score an interview…
Read MoreStevie and Stephanie: Trouble in Paradise?
[Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] After three months of holy matrimony, Stevie and Stephanie Pointer have officially filed for divorce. This news came to light by a public twitter…
Read MoreWho Wants to Become Famous by Airing Out All of Your Dirty Laundry?
Written by: Tessa Krause [Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] Attention all UWSP students! We have the latest on the television rumors! We have the exclusive scoop about this wonderful…
Read MoreRival Gangs Under Control of the Mafia? Stevie Pointer Involvement?
Written by: Tessa Krause [Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] Everyone around campus has seen the uptick of electric scooters around campus, along with the packs of LED trucks stalking…
Read MoreParking Changes Coming to UWSP
Written by: Brian Larson [Editor’s Note: This article is a part of The Pointer’s annual satirical April Fools’ edition, the Pointless. Pointless stories should not be taken seriously on April Fool’s Day or any other.] Outrage erupted among employees in a Friday morning staff meeting at parking services. A confidential source within the department told…
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