Author: Picket Staff
Community Theater: An Under-Utilized Artistic Resource
Performers see community theater as a stop along the way to stardom, while audience members hold it fondly as a place to see their friends Read More
Students Dissatisfied with Senior Gift Suggestion
Graduating Shepherd seniors are voicing opposition to a proposed joint decision by the university and senior class leadership to allocate their senior gift funds to Read More
STF Turns Candy Wrappers into Cash and a Future
The Sustainability Task Force do small things to help around the campus, such as turning 5,794 discarded candy wrappers, chip bags, and cell phones into Read More
Official Transcripts Help Eliminate Fraud
Shepherd University graduates must wait for the postman to receive official transcript through the mail, although transcripts can be accessed online at other universities. Some Read More
Obama’s War on Women
Conservatives are always being characterized as an anti-women party; however, no one questions liberals. This “War on Women” is not being waged by conservatives but Read More
Students and Mental Health: A Serious Problem?
Mental health is a very complex issue that truly doesn’t get talked about as much as it should. Though the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Read More
The Importance of making a difference in the Lives of Others
With everything that’s going on in the lives of people today, we seem a lot more focused on one little niche that we all call Read More
Preparing for the Next Step: Choosing a Graduate School
As I completed my final law school application this past weekend, I exhaled deeply with a sigh of relief knowing that I was that much Read More
Ah-choo! Why Do I Have the Flu?
Winter weather brings a new year, inches of glistening snow and warm and cozy nights. Best of all, winter weather means flu season is around Read More
Increasing SAP Appeals: Prevent Losing Financial Aid
Rising appeal numbers in Shepherd University’s financial aid department for this academic year may cause some students to rethink decisions moving forward. Satisfactory Academic Progress Read More