Seniors express several opinions on leaving college
Life after graduation is promising yet still worrisome for some Shepherd students. With graduation right around the corner, students are starting to feel the stress Read More
Month: April 2015
Millennials make vinyl records a hit
In a generation that grew up on digital audio files and CDs, vinyl is making a comeback. Thanks to millennials, or those with the birth Read More
A retrospective review of the Theory of Everything
What do you get when you mix a biopic and a love story? The Theory of Everything. The true story of Stephen Hawking and his Read More
3D dash to benefit women’s center
Most students have taken some notice of the Stand Up, Don’t Stand By campaign. After all, the bright green flyers and shirts on 3D Thursdays Read More
Putting down a cell phone for the day proves a difficult but eye-opening experience
The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. I am ashamed to admit that I am addicted to my cell phone. My Read More
Counseling services and residence life prepare for fall
For the past year, the combined efforts of counseling services and residence life have brought 3D Thursdays to Shepherd University every week like clockwork. Their Read More
Shepherdstown reacts to proposed D.C. bill on smoking
The D.C. Council is trying to raise the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Shepherdstown residents, both teenagers and adults, expressed Read More
Shepherd University symphonic band delivers: a review
The Shepherd University symphonic band and wind ensemble performed an incredible concert last Friday. The conductor, Scott Hippensteel, led the band through the performance with Read More
Millennials are ditching their wheels and freedoms
In a recent New York Times article it says that Americans are driving less, mostly because of economic reasons and a new emphasis on public Read More
On why charter schools are growing in popularity
Since the beginning of the education system in the United States, reform has been on the lips of politicians. One of the newer reforms that Read More
Disabled living is an uphill climb at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, W.Va., is a beautiful little town that has experienced many things since it was established in 1762. One of the biggest changes to ever Read More
Semester in review: The Picket prepares for new year
As the semester comes to a close, this being the last print edition of the year, the reporters and staff of The Picket reported on Read More