Tips and Tricks for Finals Week
By Khalid Alsadek, Managing Editor and Elizabeth Walsh, Reporter Finals week is upon us, and to do well on exams, students need to have good Read More
Author: Picket Staff
Free speech advocate works to bring a legacy of activism to Jefferson County
By Noche Gauthier, Reporter. The ‘Man with the Sign’ seen all across Jefferson County has been an activist for nearly all his life. His name Read More
Shepherd’s IEW begins next week
By Elizabeth Walsh, Reporter Shepherd University’s annual International Education Week starts next week on Monday, Nov. 13, according to the Office of International Affairs. “International Education Read More
Haunts and History: A Brief Account of Shepherdstown’s Ghost Stories
By Sara Corvin, Reporter While Shepherdstown, WV is seen as a quaint university town with a rich history, there is often a strange feeling in Read More
Over 50% of SU students received parking tickets on campus, survey suggests
By Allison Cronk, Reporter. A survey conducted by The Picket at Shepherd University showed that out of 184 students surveyed, 55% have been ticketed at Read More
Highland Games present connection between Appalachian, Celtic Culture for third year in a row
By Noche Gauthier, reporter The Harpers Ferry Highland Games took place this past Saturday at Sam Michael’s Park in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia to highlight Read More
REVIEW: Keynote speaker Ann Pancake presented a heart-warming masterclass as part of Shepherd’s annual Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Festival
By Noche Gauthier, reporter Award-winning writer Ann Pancake hosted a masterclass at Shepherd University for local writers on Sept. 28 as part of the ongoing Read More
Vivacious Valarie’s Speakeasy Cabaret
Students in Shepherd University’s theater department will perform a musical revue this weekend at the Marinoff Theater on campus. Performances of “Vivacious Valarie’s Speakeasy Club” Read More
Ashley Horst is New Director of Stubblefield Institute
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — Ashley Horst, experienced fundraising and marketing professional, will serve as director of The Bonnie and Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications Read More
Sept. 30 Fundraising Run to Benefit Make-A-Wish Children
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — Wishmakers on Campus and Student Government Association are sponsoring a Glow for a Cause 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Friday, September Read More
Phaze 2 Gallery to Open Exhibit, ‘Speculative Sex’
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — Shepherd University’s Phaze 2 Gallery opens the academic year with an exhibit based on the fall 2021 class, Speculative Sex, taught by Kay Read More
Shepherd Welcomes Largest Incoming Class Since 2018
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — Shepherd University’s 2022-2023 school year begins Monday, August 22, with the largest incoming class since 2018. Dr. Kelly Hart, vice president for enrollment Read More