Shepherdstown: The Best Small Town in the State
Despite being West Virginia’s oldest town, Shepherdstown continues to be a remarkable place for people to both live and visit. The town, which was founded Read More
Author: Picket Staff
Vegetarians Don’t Have to Eat the Holiday Bird to Have a Good Time
“What do you eat on Thanksgiving?” That’s the question people usually ask when they find out I’ve been a vegetarian for the past nine years. Read More
Thanksgiving Holiday Takes Back Seat to Black Friday Shopping
Frankly, I have grown weary of seeing the images of crazed shoppers looking to pounce on Black Friday deals and sales during a time which Read More
D.C. Hops on Pot Bandwagon
On Nov. 4, voters in Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia cast their ballots in favor of the legalization of recreational marijuana, following the Read More
Women’s Soccer Completes Season With Loss
The fourth-seeded Shepherd University women’s soccer team traveled to South Euclid, Ohio on Wednesday, Nov. 2 to face top-seeded Notre Dame College in the semifinal Read More
Football Wins Over WV State; Face Concord Next
The Shepherd University Rams won their final road game of the year, knocking off West Virginia State 24-10. WV State orchestrated a 91-yard opening drive Read More
Volleyball Finishes Third in Mountain East Conference
The Shepherd University Lady Rams finished in third place in the Mountain East Conference after winning one game this week against West Liberty. The win Read More
Shepherd Basketball Looks to Continue Improving
The Shepherd University men’s basketball team is looking to continue its recent success. Last year, the Rams finished the season with a record of 20-10, Read More
Lady Rams Show Off New and Improved Team
Basketball season is on the horizon, and the Lady Rams are eager to get back on the court. Led by new Head Coach Jenna Eckleberry, Read More
Wacky Police Squad Steal Show in Reynolds Hall
The opening of the Rude Mechanicals’ production of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” started with a bang as the night was filled with love, Read More
Christopher Nolan and Matthew McConaughey Deliver in Stellar Sci-Fi Thriller
“Interstellar” opened on Friday, Nov. 6, and is already being anticipated as a nominee for best picture of the year. Now, I don’t normally buy Read More
First Show in Marinoff Theater Talks Pertinent Issues Through a Though-Provoking Spectacle
On a brisk Thursday night, the Marinoff Theater housed the opening performance of “Really Really,” a modern play executed by Shepherd University’s theater department. “Really Read More