Golf: A Forgotten Fall Sport
No one disputes the fact that on the vast majority of college campuses, football is king. Should football not be the dominant sport, next tends Read More
Author: Picket Staff
Smart on Crime
On Aug. 12, 2013, the U.S. Attorney General, Eric Holder, announced that those convicted of drug-related offenses that are not tied to drug gang or cartels will no longer be Read More
The Human Cost of Coal
How does it feel to have a mountain scooped up and dropped on your family and your home? That is the question answered by author Ann Read More
Director Of Greek Life Indicted, Awaiting Trial
In late April, as classes were ending for the semester, a Jefferson County grand jury indicted Libby Shanton, the director of Greek life, on 54 counts related to fraudulent use Read More
New Admissions Director Looks Ahead
Shepherd welcomed Matthew Huber as the university’s new admission director over the summer. Huber grew up in the Midwest, born in St. Louis, Mo. He received his bachelor’s degree in music education Read More
No Money, Just Love
Shepherd University’s dating scene is weak, but Dave and Ethan have come fix it. Well, sort of. Program Board kicks off its “Comedy Unleashed” series on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 9 p.m. at the Shepherdstown Read More
Why “Yeezus” is Best Taken with a Grain of Salt
Earlier this year, award winning hip-hop artist and infamous media icon Kanye West released his most critic dividing and controversial, full-length studio effort yet, entitled “Yeezus.” When asked about the meaning behind this strange combination of Jesus Read More
PASS Features Blues Master Corey Harris
The Performing Arts Series at Shepherd will kick off its 2013-2014 season with a concert by blues fusion from the Corey Harris Band Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 Read More
The Dos and Don’ts of Dealing with Roommates
Do’s Compromise – You are now living with someone who may have different lifestyle habits than you are used to. One of you may Read More
Black Bear Makes Appearance in Shepherdstown
On May 30, a young black bear was spotted on Shepherd’s campus and in various spots around Shepherdstown. Police reports indicate that the sighting was brief, but proof that West Read More
Really, Really Free Market Reinstated
Late last spring Shepherd University student Robbie Glenn was preparing for a trip to Costa Rica, finishing up finals, and much to his surprise, meeting with Read More
Picket Editorial: Really, Really Free Market
We at the Picket would like to express our pleasure with regard to the recent Shepherdstown Town Council decision to provisionally reinstate the Really, Really Read More