Victim-blaming brings more hurt to survivors
Having been born and raised around the fire station, I know what the mentality is within the station. Most days you can’t wear your heart Read More
Month: February 2015
3D Thursdays continue to push bystander intervention
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Despite advocates of Shepherd University’s Stand Up Campaign’s best efforts, it is still unclear if progress is being made to stop sexual violence Read More
Dogs dig town dog-park talk
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Dogs gotta run, jump and dig, and doggone it, they need a park for that. So Shepherdstown Town Council recorder Lori Robertson has Read More
Bail set on suspect in Sunday sexual assault
A man suspected of sexually assaulting a Shepherd University student Sunday, Feb. 1, is being held in the Eastern Regional Jail, Martinsburg, W.Va., on two Read More
SGA Discusses Safety Concerns on Campus
Better lighting on campus, self-defense classes and more information on existing safety precautions are needed to improve security at Shepherd University, students told the Student Read More
Suspect being held at the Eastern Regional Jail
The male suspect arrested Tuesday in connection with the Sunday, Feb. 1, sexual assault on the campus at Shepherd University was transported to the Eastern Read More
University counseling services respond to attacks
Counseling services and leaders of the campus anti-sexual assault Stand Up campaign are responding with support after the attempted sexual assault made on a Shepherd Read More
Editorial – On the subject of our coverage
Following the assault that took place Sunday evening, Feb. 1, The Picket has provided live, comprehensive coverage of the investigation taking place and the administrative, Read More
Ideas for improved campus safety to be discussed at meeting tonight
In the wake of an attempted sexual assault Sunday night behind Shaw Hall, Shepherd University Student Government Association will discuss better lighting and other safety Read More
Assault attempt raises campus anxiety
In the wake of Sunday night’s attempted assault on Shepherd University campus, most women interviewed said they did not feel safe on and off campus. Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Shepherd student recounts attempted rape
Shepherd University police are investigating a sexual assault against a female student on campus that was reported at approximately 8 p.m. yesterday according to John Read More
Senior spotlight on Rachel Johnson
The Lady Rams have already improved from last season, achieving a 13-7 overall record and 10-4 in conference games so far. The success has been Read More