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Upcoming Centertainment Events

Spring semester has officially started and students are getting back into gear! Some of us wake up to the first beep of our alarm clocks and some of us go through snooze a couple of times. Regardless of how you’re transitioning into this new semester, we all need a little motivation to get through. […]

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Apps Every College Student Needs

Written by kkosi183 - January 23, 2019 at 3:38 pm. No Comments Tags: campus life, college advice, college budget, first-year student tips, first-year students, first-year tips, Future Pointers, Pointer family, Pointer life, Pointer Pride, Prospective students, Roommates, student involvement, student life, student tips, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP, UWSP blog, UWSPblog, Visit UW-Stevens Point

RefMe-Free-Android/iOS/Web The worst part of any paper is making the references page. It does not have to be as hard as it seems. This nifty app uses your phone’s camera to scan a book’s barcode and create a citation formatted in MLA, Chicago, or whatever format your class uses. Talk about a life saving app. […]

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Best Shows on Netflix For Your Next Study Break

Written by kkosi183 - January 16, 2019 at 2:28 pm. No Comments Tags: campus, campus life, college advice, first-year student tips, first-year students, first-year tips, Future Pointers, Pointer family, Pointer life, Pointer Pride, Prospective students, student life, student tips, transfer students, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP, UWSP blog, UWSPblog, Visit UW-Stevens Point

1. “Stranger Things” Thrilling…yet not scary. “Stranger Things” is a must watch for those who love films inspired by the 80s, Winona Ryder, or incredibly talented 13-year-old actors. Easily one of the most “binge-able” series due to the suspense and relationships formed with the characters. 2. “Grey’s Anatomy” This show taught me more than […]

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Best Coffee Spots in Stevens Point

1. Basement Brewhaus This is not a drill. The best coffee in Stevens Point is right at UWSP! Our talented baristas make hot and cold drinks to perfection, every time! They open at 8am for the normal morning fix, and they close at 11pm for that all-nighter fix. Feed your addiction while also supporting your fellow […]

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How to Make the Most out of Your Winter Break

Imagine this—you’ve attended college classes for four months and completed many projects and tests. Now you have about a month off of school before second semester. What will you do in this month? It’s important to relax and prepare for another semester, but staying on track by completing important tasks will ensure you will have […]

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