People, Pets, and a Pandemic
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va., – Living through a pandemic has been an interesting and challenging time for all of us. It has caused us all to start putting Read More
Category: Features
Shepherd University theater to play through Spring 2020
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — This Spring semester, Shepherd University’s theatre troupe The Rude Mechanicals will be taking on the five short plays: Mankind, Joseph’s Wedding and Read More
Some Shepherd students say Wellness Center in need of upgrades
By Zoe Nicewander SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va., — In its 10th year of operation, the Wellness Center at Shepherd University is in need of some new recreational Read More
Shepherd University senior divides time between studies and fashion runways
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va., — In January, Zoe Nicewander took the first steps toward the pursuit of a career that could one day land her on the Read More
Rude Mechanicals to perform student works
With the beginning of a new semester, The Rude Mechanicals Medieval & Renaissance Players have begun practicing for their upcoming plays. This semester, the troupe Read More
A lack of minority representation on Shepherd campus
Zhane Johnson As a student at Shepherd University I pose the question of: Is there a lack of minority representation on campus? As a student, Read More
Midterm advice and rituals from students at Shepherd University
With midterms fast approaching at Shepherd University, students are buckling down to prepare or procrastinate. Everyone has their own rituals and bits of advice on Read More
Winter Fashion at Shepherd University
Winter is upon us at Shepherd University. The start of a new semester seems to have dragged a cold front in with it and with Read More
“The Greatest Showman”: Pick-it or Flick-it
‘The Greatest Showman’ is a musical drama that is inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum and features empowering music by composers Benj Pasek and Read More
Submit your pictures of the day to The Picket
Are you a photographer? How about routine cell phone snap shot taker? Do you have lots of fun picture on your phone from around Shepherd Read More
Update: Halloween costume contest announcing the winner
We have confirmed our final count from the three finalist announced earlier today. Congratulations to our winner Harry McNally with his Ghost-buster costume.