A Nautical Triumph: Captain Phillips
You probably remember hearing about it in the news: back in 2009, the U.S. container ship, the Maersk Alabama, was hijacked and its crew held Read More
Author: Picket Staff
The Weekly Hump: Taming the Beast of Jealousy
I believe all with jealousy issues should examine their relationship before continuing it. First of all, let me just say that jealousy is different than Read More
Is it High Time for Medical Marijuana in W.Va?
Two years ago, Delegate Mike Manypenny introduced a bill that would legalize marijuana in West Virginia for medical purposes. At the time, the bill was Read More
The Picket Editorial: Shepherdstown Parking
We of The Picket would like to express our hope that a suitable resolution can be found between Shepherd University’s students and town business owners Read More
Cell Phone Absorption: A Deadly Preoccupation
On Monday, Sept. 25, a 20-year-old college student was gunned down as he departed a San Francisco commuter train. However, what is different about this Read More
Vending Readers Out of Order
Shepherd University has recently changed its Rambler Card system provider from Blackboard to Atrium and they have also changed to a new snack vending company Read More
Shepherd to Offer Upcoming LSAT Workshop
On Nov. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. there will be a Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) preparatory workshop in room 104 Read More
Town to Students: No Parking
According to Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer and several German Street business owners, the overflow of students parking in town has been a chronic source of Read More
Enrollment Decreases By More Than 3 Percent
Facing a budget crunch made worse by a $1.85 million shortfall this year, Shepherd University plans a more aggressive admissions campaign to increase enrollment. Shepherd’s Read More
Dietician Available to Students and Staff
Jennifer Miller, Shepherd University’s resident dietitian, offers a host of services and advice for students and staff of Shepherd University. Miller, who has been at Read More
Halloween Costume Controversy
With Halloween being only a day away, you might be scouring your brain or desperately surfing the Internet to find a last-minute costume idea. Over Read More
Tennis Defeats Alderson-Broaddus, Falls in Conference Championship
You win some and you lose some. It’s been said before and it will be said again. Weather prevented the young ladies of the Shepherd Read More