Antietam and Sharpsburg offer screams this Halloween with ghost sightings
(THE PICKET)—With the changing of seasons comes the enjoyment of ghosts and ghouls; however, for Shepherd University, there are some right next door in Sharpsburg, Read More
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Headband Monday featuring Lucas Peterson
(THE PICKET) – Lucas Peterson is a sophomore music education and music composition major at Shepherd University. Q: What’s up with the bandana? A: Well, I have Read More
The Rosa Parks Story: a history of social change on film
(THE PICKET) – The name Rosa Parks brings images of a slight woman in a pillbox hat who says, “No, I will not move” to Read More
As millennials get older, centennials take over
(THE PICKET)—Millennials have been the “it” generation for a decade. From the clothes in the mall to the way technology is used, millennials have paved Read More
Ridgefield farm offers wildflower picking while supplies last
(THE PICKET)—Technicolor clouds of zinnias and sunflowers tower above my head as I picture myself as a child again, overwhelmed by the wonder of beautiful, Read More
Instagram dominates college students social media use
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Adults are using more than one social media site, and college-age students say Instagram dominates their social media interactions, according to a Pew Read More
Unseen heroes of Shepherd work for the students
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Every day at Shepherd University, there are people that constantly serve students and staff. These people are custodians, secretaries, office clerks and other Read More
Students Enjoy Variety of Family Traditions During Break
Christmas is a time for family and traditions, and coming together and celebrating the season is popular among the vast majority of Shepherd Students. “Christmas Read More
Political Science Department Hosts Ebola Teach-In
Shepherd University’s department of political science sponsored an afternoon Ebola teach-in on Monday, Nov 10. The event took place in the Robert C. Byrd Center Read More
Local Celebrities Engaged
Romance is in the air on campus, and that’s more than a feeling for two long awaited partners on one of WSHC’s weekly radio shows. Read More
The Methods of Travel Across Shepherd’s Campus
In the bitter cold weather we have had over the past few weeks, you may have found yourself wondering what the best way to travel Read More
The Pros and Cons of Fraternities and Sororities
Greek life is a part of college experiences everywhere and frat parties work their way into nearly every college movie. You may have thought about Read More