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
Author: Picket Staff
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
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
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