Feeding The War Machine
The U.S. expends more resources on war and military than any nation on earth. Our military expenditures are greater than the gross domestic product of Read More
Author: Picket Staff
Increases Sales Taxes Cleaning Out Your Wallet
I feel comfortable saying it is hard to find a person, whether they be upper class, middle class, or working class, that has ever said, Read More
SGA Voting Begins Soon
Voting season for Shepherd SGA representatives is nearly here! Students will be able to vote for SGA president and vice president between Monday, March 31 Read More
Students’ Rights Series: Civility Response Team
As members of the Shepherd community, students and faculty have the right to a safe and respectful campus environment. If any student feels that they Read More
Student Library Advisory Board
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could make a difference both on and off campus? Are you interested in being a part of fundraising events Read More
Martinsburg Center Marches Forward
Shepherd’s recently developed Martinsburg campus continues to extend educational services to students. Since the fall 2013 term, there has been an increase of over 100 Read More
Local Celebrities Engaged
Romance is in the air on campus, and that’s more than a feeling for two long awaited partners on one of WSHC’s weekly radio shows. Read More
Tuition Costs Expected to Increase
Since fall 2010, the cost of in-state tuition at Shepherd has increased, in total, by $511 or 19.5 percent. Likewise, out-of-state tuition has increased by Read More
Art Department Talks of New Curriculum Additions
Possible curriculum changes and upcoming student exhibits are currently in the works for the department of contemporary art and theater. According to Rhonda Smith, the Read More
Lady Rams Break Even For The Week
This past week, the Rams were able to break even with a big win over the West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats, followed by a tough loss Read More
“Vagina Monologues” Impresses Audiences
It’s V-Day once again at Shepherd University as the 2014 production of the “Vagina Monologues” moved the audience with their powerful speeches. The “Vagina Monologues” Read More
Fashion Ideas for In-between Seasons
The weather has been fickle lately making it hard to decide what to wear. How warm is it? Is it supposed to snow or rain? Read More