Monthly Archives: October 2016

Get in the Spooky Spirit, Pointers!

With Halloween around the corner, I wanted to explore some ways that Pointers “get spooky” and celebrate the fall season on campus. Halloween and fall festivities at college are not always the same as they are at home. No children trick-or-treat in the residence halls (although some halls do organize trick-or-treating for students!), and you […]

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How to Save Space in Your Room

Moving into a residence hall room and learning to share your space with a roommate is one challenge itself, but getting your stuff organized in an accessible manner is another. For students living in the residence halls on campus at UW-Stevens Point, it is important to find every way to save space and maximize it. I […]

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Why Point?

UW-Stevens Point has a different impact on everyone based on the experiences that happen while on campus. Experiences can influence people’s decisions, and my experiences at UWSP while in grade school definitely influenced my choice to attend this university later. Some people choose to go to a university because of its size, affordability and where it […]

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Quick Fitness Tips for College Students

Regular exercise is a goal many people find unattainable or unrealistic, especially in college. Motivation, time and money can get in the way of a daily workout routine for students. Here are some tips for those of you pursuing a healthier lifestyle, but are not sure where to start: Bring a Buddy Motivation can be […]

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7 Things to Add to Your First-Year Bucket List

Before you come to UW-Stevens Point, I am sure you will have created a first-year “bucket list” that you want to accomplish. As a sophomore at UWSP, here are some of my suggestions for things you should add to your bucket list:   Go to multiple sporting events. I would recommend that you go to at least one athletic event […]

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