Victim-blaming brings more hurt to survivors
Having been born and raised around the fire station, I know what the mentality is within the station. Most days you can’t wear your heart Read More
Category: Commentary
Editorial – On the subject of our coverage
Following the assault that took place Sunday evening, Feb. 1, The Picket has provided live, comprehensive coverage of the investigation taking place and the administrative, Read More
Longboarding Trend Widely Enjoyed on Campus
It has become a common sight to see Shepherd University students cruising on their longboards throughout the campus and town. The activity of longboarding has Read More
A Day in the Life of an Elf
Some might think that being one of Santa’s Elves is all sugarplums and snowball fights, but it’s a lot more work than that. My day Read More
Shepherdstown: The Best Small Town in the State
Despite being West Virginia’s oldest town, Shepherdstown continues to be a remarkable place for people to both live and visit. The town, which was founded Read More
Vegetarians Don’t Have to Eat the Holiday Bird to Have a Good Time
“What do you eat on Thanksgiving?” That’s the question people usually ask when they find out I’ve been a vegetarian for the past nine years. Read More
Thanksgiving Holiday Takes Back Seat to Black Friday Shopping
Frankly, I have grown weary of seeing the images of crazed shoppers looking to pounce on Black Friday deals and sales during a time which Read More
Ben Bradlee: The Legendary Journalist Memorialized
A journalist’s job is to seek the truth. No more, no less. Someone who knew this better than anyone else was long-time executive editor of Read More
Private Space Ventures Face Hurdles After Recent Accidents
Traveling to space has long been undertaken by government agencies such as NASA. However. after the conclusion of the U.S. Space Shuttle program, a crop Read More
Annual Security Report Shows Decrease in Crime on Campus
Shepherd University recently released the annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report for 2014. Based on the statistical data presented in it, crime rates on Read More
Maynard Reportedly Dies Peacefully, Shepherd Professor Reacts
In the days leading up to what would ultimately not be Brittany Maynard’s last day of life, planned to be Saturday, Nov. 1, she released Read More
Morgantown Riots Erupt After WVU-Baylor Game
Since the 1970s, students at West Virginia University have had a reputation for lighting things on fire. Burning couches to celebrate a football victory or Read More