Utah and Idaho Put Spotlight on Gay Marriage
In December of 2013, a federal court ruled that same-sex couples in Utah would have their marriage rights recognized by the federal government after a Read More
Category: Commentary
Shepherd Radio Goes Unheard
Did you know there is a radio station located on the campus of Shepherd University? 89.7 WSHC FM is Shepherd’s student-run radio station and is Read More
Collegiate Athletes Under Fire
The arena of collegiate athletics is a very competitive and complicated world. College coaches are paid astronomical salaries, assistants are compensated nearly as high as Read More
Limited Options When It Comes To Dining on Campus
How do you feel about the dining options and services on the Shepherd University campus? Ask almost any Shepherd University student this question and the Read More
Zombie Zeitgeist
I was shopping for clothes the other day and a mother and son were browsing novelty shirts nearby; the mother came across a shirt emblazoned Read More
NSA: How Far is Too Far?
The National Security Agency’s (NSA) website states that they have continued to defend the United States and secure the future for Americans since its establishment Read More
Letter To The Editor
A Letter To The Editor: This letter is concerning the October 23rd article which appeared on the front page of The Picket regarding the closing Read More
Influence of Political Views by Political News
Seeking news void of political bias is a very difficult task to undertake these days. Whether one’s preferred news source is television, radio, the internet, Read More
How to Round up Fun on Ghost Town Weekends
There is complete and utter silence. Not a single living, breathing soul to be seen for miles. A tumbleweed rolls across the empty wastelands (metaphorically Read More
Congress Kicks The Can Down The Road
The can, which includes the federal government’s bills and budget, has been officially kicked down the road. In the early hours of Thursday, Oct. 17, Read More
The Weekly Hump: Taming the Beast of Jealousy
I believe all with jealousy issues should examine their relationship before continuing it. First of all, let me just say that jealousy is different than Read More
Is it High Time for Medical Marijuana in W.Va?
Two years ago, Delegate Mike Manypenny introduced a bill that would legalize marijuana in West Virginia for medical purposes. At the time, the bill was Read More