The History of the UW-Stevens Point Mascots
The Story of Stevie, Stephie and Mad Dog
When did UWSP first get its beloved mascot? There are many stories surrounding the beginning of Stevie Pointer. The earliest mention of amascot can be found in the school paper in 1896, not stating that we have one, but encouraging us to get one as "this seems to be
the reason the other teams are winning"
In 1953, the staff of the Iris took the liberty of naming the image of the Pointer as Stevie, the Pointer as a kind of tour guide for the freshman on campus.
In the 1980's, dolls representing Stevie and Stephie were created in Plover as a fund raiser for the school. The story attached to the hand of the dolls indicates that Stevie Pointer was originally
designed in the middle 1960's by Walt Boscamp through Student Affairs to present student issues at a time of student unrest. Snoopy was said to be the model and arrangements had been made to have Stevie appear in a series of Peanuts cartoons, this did not materialize.
Today Stevie can be found on campus and even across the country meeting alumni and friends, cheering on the teams, and spreading the Pointer spirit to everyone he meets.
Stevie's Food Truck
Debuting in 2023, we are proud to introduce Stevie’s, the newly launched food truck that’s creating waves in the Stevens Point community!
Keep your eyes peeled for Stevie’s rolling throughout campus and surrounding areas and prepare to indulge in a sensational culinary experience that will leave you craving more. Stevie’s takes pride in its carefully curated menus meeting the requests of students, staff and community. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty lunch or a quick snack between classes, Stevie’s has something to excite every taste bud.
Read about UWSP Alum Olivia Molle's business plan to create Stevie's
See where Stevie's is going to be and/or request Stevie's for your event.
