Contemporary American Theater Festival Preview
This summer, the Contemporary American Theatre Festival (CATF) will present five new, diverse plays at Shepherd University. According to the CATF website, these are “America’s Read More
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Shepherdstown Bar Throwdown: The Mecklenburg Inn VS. Domestic
Once finals are done, students are going to look for a place to chill out and relax with friends. With that in mind, let’s see Read More
Ice Cream Throwdown: Murphy’s Snack Shack VS. Nutters
It’s beginning to get hot outside in Shepherdstown, W.Va. What better way is there to cool down than with a cone of delicious ice cream? Read More
A Response to Response Culture
In light of the public response to the recent crime report, we have had cause to reflect on the nature of how we, as members Read More
Rent-A-Legislator: A Buyer’s Guide
The Supreme Court has made some horrendous decisions. Three judgments are particularly problematic, and they have serious implications for all of us. Arguably, the most Read More
Search Continues for Flight MH370
The disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight 370 several weeks ago is a mystery that rivals the plot lines of a best-selling novel or a Hollywood Read More
Vandalism on Campus Remains Issue
Vandalism at Shepherd University is becoming a serious issue and while the main solution is to repair the damages, it has repercussions to student residents Read More
Multiple Shepherdstown Burglaries Remain Unsolved
In February of this year there were four store burglaries in Shepherdstown, W.Va. The four stores that were burglarized were Mellow Moods, Two River Treads, Read More
Getting to Know: Dr. Matthew Kushin
Who is Matthew Kushin? He is a professor, husband, mentor and much more to those who know him, but one thing that students value the Read More
Shurbutt Elected President of Appalachian Studies Association
Sylvia Shurbutt, professor of English, has recently been elected President of the Appalachian Studies Association (ASA). Shurbutt, who has served as the sssociation’s vice president Read More
Byrd Center Launches Oral History Project
The Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies (CLS) is undertaking a large-scale oral history project, interviewing former staffers, colleagues and friends of the late Read More
To Be Or Not To Be: The Fate of The Picket and Sara Cree
In a dark corner of East Campus, not far from Ikenberry itself, lies a building akin in looks to something from the Chernobyl disaster. An Read More