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
Author: Picket Staff
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
SGA offers up new constitution
Shepherd’s Student Government Association proposed a new idea that could prevent discrimination on campus. Students can vote on the proposal this week on Rampulse. “This Read More
Faculty Senate to vote on FOIA request to University President
The faculty Senate is expected to vote April 20 on a proposal to file a freedom of information act request for details on the University’s Read More
PIGS animal sanctuary of Shepherdstown in need of spring season volunteers
There is an island of misfit animals residing at 1112 Persimmon Lane in Shepherdstown, W.Va., but they have found their place among each other where Read More
Shepherd baseball win streak ends at 20
The Shepherd Rams school record 20 game-winning streak ended on Saturday, April 4 with an 8-5 loss to the Glenville State Pioneers. The Rams won Read More
Relay for Life on track for Friday event
Shepherd University’s Relay for Life will take place this Friday, beginning at 4 p.m. in the Wellness Center and lasting until 7 a.m. Saturday. This Read More
Shepherd Softball knock out Falcons
The Shepherd University softball team returned to action on Wednesday, March 25 at Fairmont State, taking game one against the Fighting Falcons 9-8. In a Read More