Small Town Ghost Tours Keeps Shepherdstown’s Spirits Alive
A chill settles over German Street as a crowd gathers outside Panagiota’s Greek Restaurant. The fading daylight gives way to…
The Picket appoints new editorial staff in Fall 2025 semester
Shepherd University’s student-run newspaper, The Picket, has added two new students to the editorial staff: Elizabeth Walsh, Editor in Chief,…
Retired, Rewired, Enrolled: How One Shepherd University Student Redefines Retirement
William “Bill” Clark, a 75-year-old student at Shepherd University, is redefining what retirement means to him. Already a college graduate,…
Turning a core value into action: How Shepherd students serve their community
Shepherd students sprang into action recently, participating in the annual Fall Into Service campaign held Sept. 22-26. This week-long initiative…
#14 Women’s Soccer become first PSAC Champs in Shepherd Sports History
The Shepherd University Women’s Soccer team (16-1-4) defeated the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Golden Bears 3-2 on Sunday to win…
Kushin holds Release Party for his Novel Debut
Shepherd University Professor Dr. Matthew J. Kushin held a release party for his first novel, Beware The Smart Kids, in…
Shepherd professor releases coming-of-age novel
Author of a new coming-of-age novel, Beware the Smart Kids, Shepherd University Professor of Communications Dr. Matthew J. Kushin credits…
EXPLAINER: How to vote in the upcoming presidential election
As of Oct. 15, there are five candidates running for the 2024 presidential election: Republican candidate, former United States President…
Are Rams Den chicken nuggets worth it?
Food from Shepherd University’s cafeteria, Rams Den, has mixed reviews by students. One food that gains attention is the cafeteria’s…
Punk rocker Rob Rufus opens up to students about personal struggles, path to fame
On Friday Sept. 20, Shepherd students of Professor of English Dr. Heidi Hanrahan’s Young Adult Literature class had a face-to-face…
Who is Shepherd’s new Writer-In-Residence?
Marc Harshman has been appointed as Shepherd University’s Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence., receiving the Appalachian Heritage Writer’s Award and includes a…
Behind the scenes on Shepherd CTS preparing for She Kills Monsters This Weekend
The Shepherd University’s Contemporary Theater Studies (CTS) has announced they will perform “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen, directed by…
