Mad Dog Announces UN Retirement – Stevie and Mad Dog Heated Rivalry? 

Two mascots in yellow sports jerseys.

[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.] In this new bombshell, Mad Dog has announced that he is coming out of retirement!   The students around campus are shocked and outraged!   Alumni…

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Library Update!!!

Woman stressed with studying and many books.

[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.] There has been so much buzz with the official opening of the library. Students, however, have begun to notice something strange. One student said that when…

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Hobby Horsing Coming to UWSP

Person with hobby horse in indoor arena.

[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.] The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point became the first public university in the nation to include hobby horsing in its roster for spring sports.  In…

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Starbucks Teams with COFAC

Man holding coffee tray, wearing green uniform.

[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.] Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, Starbucks has partnered with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to sponsor three new academic courses.  Starbucks and UWSP have teamed…

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Food Fight Bans Baked Potatoes from Campus. 

Potato on spoon labeled "Banned" in cafeteria.

[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.] A Food fight broke out at Upper Debot Dining Center on March 25 after a game of hot potato got out of hand and injured 15 students…

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New Solution to Dorm Overcrowding! A New Tent City on Campus!

[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.] University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students create a “tent city” as well as other unconventional forms of housing in response to dorm overcrowding during the Fall…

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Dollar General Replaces Schmeeckle

Dollar General store with burning sign overlay.

[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.] Schmeeckle Reserve burned down on Saturday, March 28. at 3:33 a.m. due to an accidental fire, with no reported casualties, although the local squirrel population was…

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Preview of The New Collins Classroom Center Classrooms  

Sensory room with colorful lights and decorations.

[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.] The Collins Classroom Center will undergo renovations in summer 2026, and Rachel Jensen, manager of the Sentry Hall project, shared a preview of what…

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Pointers Football Continues Reign of Terror

Football team victory celebration.

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…

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May Roach Celebrates Two Weeks Sh*t-Free!

Showering tutorial: 5 easy steps.

[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.] This week marks the two-week anniversary of no fecal matter found in the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s May Roach dormitory showers. This comes after…

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