The Picket schedules weekly livestream series for Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
The Picket will continue to livestream on Facebook each week on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Airing for the previous planned episode was cancelled due to Read More
Category: Commentary
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
Shepherd students share their voices about upcoming election
By Amanda Barber Shepherdstown, W.Va. – Election Day is quickly approaching, and many Shepherd University students either have already voted or are ready to. Earlier Read More
A Commentary of the Rude Mechanicals performance at Wilson College
Preforming in the Key Note presentation at the Wilson College was a rewarding experience. I was able to take part in an event that would Read More
Sonic the Hedgehog was fun, flawed
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Jeff Fowler’s new Sonic the Hedgehog movie based off the high-selling game of the same name set a dangerous precedent for existing Read More
Oscars 2020: Our thoughts
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The 92nd Oscars aired on Feb. 9th, and despite the failure on part of the Academy in the way of gender inclusivity, Read More
Jojo Rabbit, a cathartic experience
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — PG-13 Nazi comedy Jojo Rabbit is a singularly cathartic experience. It’s not for the individual, but for generations of people. The trailer left a Read More
Grammy Awards 2020 full of memorable performances
Photo courtesy of USAToday SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — January 26, 2020, was music’s biggest night. The Grammy’s went live and displayed an array of artists and Read More
Best Movies of 2019
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — 2019 was a fantastic year for film– perhaps the best of the decade. Because of the inordinate amount of praise-worthy 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
Creepy encounter brings harassment home to Shepherd woman
I like to think people have the general common sense to know when something is genuine and when it is empty. I know the difference Read More