Rams volleyball team gains 1-1 weekend record
(THE PICKET)—The Shepherd Rams volleyball team played away at West Virginia State on Friday, Oct. 16, and University of Charleston on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Read More
Month: October 2015
Shepherd students talk of traveling to Mars
(THE PICKET)—For the first time ever, scientists have confirmed evidence of water on the surface of present day Mars. This finding has led to many Read More
University buys condoms, lube and sexual enhancer drinks with state money; audited for misuse of funds
(THE PICKET) – Shepherd University spent state money on condoms, K-Y jelly, sexual enhancers and other items that could be deemed “for personal use” or Read More
Shepherd students and employees speak out in light of “National Coming Out Day”
(THE PICKET) – More than a quarter century after lesbian and gay rights were celebrated with a march on Washington, Shepherd University continues to create a Read More
Rams roll past West Virginia State
(THE PICKET) – The ninth-ranked Shepherd Rams improved their record to 6-0 Saturday Oct. 17 with a commanding 46-17 win over the West Virginia State Read More
Black Student Union becomes campus organization
(THE PICKET)—A Black Student Union that aims to allow minorities at Shepherd University to be recognized in a positive light has been organized by two Read More
3D program at Shepherd raises sexual assault awareness
(THE PICKET)—With one in five undergraduate females nationwide being victims of sexual assault, Shepherd University is working to decrease the amount of interpersonal violence on Read More
Women voice opinions on sexual assault reports
(THE PICKET)—Women at Shepherd University say they are not surprised that about 70 percent of sexual assaults go unreported. “Women want to forget it ever Read More
Region will experience coldest temperatures of the season; First freeze for the area
(THE PICKET) – The coldest temperatures of the season will affect Shepherd University and the region starting Friday, Oct. 16, and linger over the weekend. Read More
Democratic debate shown live at Opera House
(THE PICKET)—Shepherdstown’s Opera House came alive Tuesday night as the Eastern Panhandle Young Democrats put on a watch event for the debate between the Democratic Read More
Comfort animals allowed on campus
(THE PICKET)—A study by the Center for Collegiate Mental Health at Pennsylvania State University found that depression and anxiety are the most common mental heath Read More
Antietam and Sharpsburg offer screams this Halloween with ghost sightings
(THE PICKET)—With the changing of seasons comes the enjoyment of ghosts and ghouls; however, for Shepherd University, there are some right next door in Sharpsburg, Read More