“Don’t Look Up” is Terrifyingly Funny
Courtesy of BostonGlobe.com The following contains spoilers for the Netflix Film Don’t Look Up. Shepherdstown, WV- In November of 2019, just before the world was Read More
Category: Commentary
The Brutal and the Beautiful: What’s Next for French Horror
Around the turn of the century a new body of films was growing in French cinema. This body was aggressively transgressive, gory, and heavily aestheticized. It pushed the limits of what Read More
Afghanistan, Simplified
As the U.S. marks the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and the end of the Afghan war, Picket reporter Hunter Hayward looks Read More
Your Promise Scholarship is in Danger, Here’s Why
Shepherdstown, W.Va- One of Governor Jim Justice’s campaign promises was that he wanted to cut West Virginia’s personal income tax. Now, he’s pressuring the legislature Read More
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp-Resort In Williamsport Open for 2021 Season
Shepherdstown, W.Va., – After an extremely unique 2020 season, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Williamsport, Md. is now open and ready for the 2021 season! The campground opened Read More
Inside Shepherd University Dining
Shepherdstown, W.Va., – Last week, The Picket released an article that spread through the campus like wildfire. Cynthia Kline’s article, “Shepherd University Overcharges Yet Under-Serves” Read More
Go Greek! Virtually
Shepherdstown, W.Va., – While Greek life is strongly depicted in movies and parties happening all over campus along with a large on campus presence, many Read More
Daft Punk Disbanded
Shepherdstown, W.Va., – On February 22, 2021 Daft Punk released their video Epilogue onto their YouTube channel, marking the end of the French dance duo’s 28 year long Read More
Freeing Britney Spears
Shepherdstown, W.Va., – Pop sensation Britney Spears has been under the control of an unwanted conservatorship for the past 13 years of her adult life. Read More
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
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