Ram’s Football Team, Homecoming Make for an Exciting Weekend
The storied Shepherd football team has enjoyed a season of firsts for many of the team and, as expected of the Division 2 powerhouse, currently Read More
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Karen Spears Zacharias: Mother Jones and Transformation Through Suffering
Labor organizer Mother Jones returned to West Virginia last month, given a new voice through author Karen Spears Zacharias as part of the Appalachian Heritage Read More
The Ram Pantry, Open and Stocked
Shepherdstown, W.Va – The Ram Pantry is a service for the community, made possible by the community. Founded in 2019, student organizers and the Office Read More
Bubba Wallace Becomes First African American Driver to Win Cup Series Since 1968
On Oct. 4, Bubba Wallace made history by becoming the first full time African American NASCAR driver to win a Cup Series since Wendell Scott Read More
From Mother to Nurse
Motherhood. Something many women will have experience at some point in their lives. It may be now, it may be a few years from now Read More
The Booming Popularity of Tattoos
More than 36% of people have tattoos, and the number has been increasing considerably since the beginning of the 21st century. The tattoo industry has Read More
Shepherd University’s Vaccination Percentage Soars as the State’s Plummets
Shepherd University reported on Sept. 28 that over half of its employees and students have received the Covid-19 vaccine. This comes at a time where Read More
Cougars v Cardinals: Battle Ends in Draw
The Spring Mills Lady Cardinals faced off against the Jefferson Cougars in a highly anticipated soccer rematch which ultimately ended in a 1-1 tie on Read More
Back in Action: Women’s Lacrosse
Covid abruptly stopped the end of the 2020 spring season leaving the Lady Rams missing 12 games, and only playing in five to start their Read More
DVape Shop Experiences Fire
Fire struck the DVape shop located in Maddex Square in Shepherdstown around 6:45 p.m. on the night of Sept. 28. Surrounding shops were virtually unharmed Read More
Effects of the Coronavirus on Teachers
The worldwide pandemic that has lasted for almost two years has shaken many to the core and made individuals, especially teachers, work even harder than Read More
Clarion Hotel to host metaphysical expo in Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry, W.Va. – The Clarion Hotel Harpers Ferry is hosting its first New Age event on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Read More