Category: Features
Shepherd students tell The Picket what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving
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Guiding Eyes for the Blind trainers in Shepherdstown help puppies find their callings
(THE PICKET)—A golden Labrador retriever named Elway can sometimes be seen frequenting Shepherdstown and the Shepherd University campus wearing a royal blue vest. Occasionally, his Read More
Local author and adjunct professor at Shepherd releases first novel
(THE PICKET)—Alan Gibson—local author, adjunct professor of both French and Spanish at Shepherd University and owner of Ridgefield Farm and Orchard in Harpers Ferry—added another Read More
Tattoo Tuesday, Theresa Lang
Theresa Lang, a senior elementary education major, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 3 years ago. “I got my tattoo because I wanted it to Read More
Humans of Shepherdstown, Paul Kessler
Paul Kessler, a 27-year-old Shepherdstown resident told The Picket about the best day of his life. Q: What’s been the best day of your life Read More
Shepherdstown BooFest to return for third year
(THE PICKET)— Shepherdstown’s annual Boo Fest started taking place this year on Oct. 23, and it won’t end until Oct. 31. For the Halloween festival’s Read More
Humans of Shepherdstown, Jeremy Horner
Jeremy Horner is a 29-year-old Shepherdstown resident. Q: What’s your most embarrassing moment? A: One time I was on a long plane flight from the Read More
Shepherd students and employees speak out in light of “National Coming Out Day”
(THE PICKET) – More than a quarter century after lesbian and gay rights were celebrated with a march on Washington, Shepherd University continues to create a Read More
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
Meditation Mondays offer peace of mind
(THE PICKET)—For some stress relief, or just a break from the daily grind, members of the Shepherdstown and university community can enjoy mindfulness meditation at Read More
Headband Monday featuring John Rickards
(THE PICKET) – John Rickards is a senior fitness exercise major at Shepherd University. Q: How long have you been growing your hair out? A: For Read More