The Harm and Nonsense of Sequestration in the Federal Government
Everyone knows that the United States debt is out of control and that the economy still has not recovered. Unemployment is still high compared to Read More
Author: Picket Staff
A Recap of the 2013 State of the Union Address
Last Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, marked President Barack Obama’s 2013 State of the Union Address. However, because we are entering the heat of our midterm Read More
The Threat of a Nuclear North Korea
If world events aren’t scary enough already, North Korea officially confirmed the earthquake felt on Feb. 12 was in fact a nuclear test. This test Read More
How to Make a Difference: Taking Initiative and Going the Extra Mile
Recently, I wrote an article on making a difference. My point in that was to realize that you can influence others and make a difference Read More
Creating a Path to Success: The Benefits of the Career Development Center
They say college is when people find and figure themselves out, whether it is who they are, their taste in music, love, their sense of Read More
“One Nation, Under Allah”: An Issue of Cultural Acceptance
“One nation, under Allah” were the words delivered during a routine Monday recital of the Pledge of Allegiance at Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Read More
Get Up, Get Out, and Study Abroad
In a small town like Shepherdstown, becoming complacent in your understanding of the world is an easy thing to do. I wake up, go to Read More
Too Politicized? The Issue of Drug Screening People on Welfare
Last Monday, a bill on subjecting those on welfare to drug screening failed to pass the Virginia Senate by one vote. The measure was backed Read More
Weather Gone Wild: Now with Crazy Names
Climate change has been an increasing threat within the past couple years, raising concerns of the population worldwide. Every day, global warming appears to Read More
New Fiscal Year Brings Budget Cuts
Shepherd University is finding ways to reallocate and cut budgets to offset the $800,000 state budget cut expected to take place for the 2014 fiscal Read More
Shepherd Votes on Common Reading
The 2013-2014 Common Reading vote has opened to the Shepherd community. This vote allows for students to have a voice in their future classes, events Read More
Student Spotlight: Erin Piasecki Unites Secular Students
Where do you go when you have religious beliefs that do not fit in with the mainstream religious views? Who can you trust to give Read More