Students speak up about safety on and off campus
(THE PICKET)—Despite the mass shootings on college campuses, Shepherd University students said they feel quite safe on campus and in Shepherdstown. “I have been here Read More
Month: October 2015
Student life council elects new members
(THE PICKET) – The Student Life Council held elections on Monday, Sept. 28, for two open spaces, said SGA vice president Caitlin O’Connor. Diana Ling Read More
Retention efforts at Shepherd a number one priority
(THE PICKET)—Boosting enrollment at Shepherd University and keeping students enrolled once they arrive has risen to the top of the priority list among university administrators. Read More
Graduation rates increasing, but still low
(THE PICKET)—The vast majority of students who began classes at Shepherd University in 2010 did not graduate in four years, according to a study by Read More
Event schedule for week of Oct. 12 – 17
(THE PICKET)—The following is a list of events for the week of Oct. 12-17. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015: All Day: #ShepherdFallColors Instagram Photo Contest All Read More
Immigration teach-in gives campus perspectives
(THE PICKET)—The national immigration debate made its way to Shepherd University Tuesday with a teach-in in the Erma Ora Byrd Auditorium. While GOP presidential candidates Read More
Headband Monday featuring Lucas Peterson
(THE PICKET) – Lucas Peterson is a sophomore music education and music composition major at Shepherd University. Q: What’s up with the bandana? A: Well, I have Read More
Historical talk on race informs campus at Byrd Center
(THE PICKET)—The modern civil rights movement has been hampered by the lack of discussion on economic rights, which stems from the Cold War, a Shepherd Read More
Weighing in on Columbus Day controversy
(THE PICKET)—In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue, but in 2015, his reputation is a bit more nuanced. Columbus Day, the yearly October commemoration of Read More
Shepherd volleyball splits the weekend
(THE PICKET) – The Rams volleyball team played Wheeling Jesuit University, ranked sixth, on Friday, Oct. 9, and West Liberty University on Saturday, Oct. 10. Read More
Rams improve to 5-0 with road win over Glenville State
(THE PICKET) – The Shepherd Rams football team, ranked number 10, improved to a 5-0 record Saturday, Oct. 10, with a win over the Glenville Read More
Rams prepare for Glenville State
(THE PICKET)—The Shepherd Rams football team comes into the game against the Glenville State Pioneers this Saturday, Oct. 10, ranked number 10—up six spots from Read More