Unlocking the Brain: Shepherd University Lands Neurobiology Grant
Dr. Connor Sipe, a biology professor at Shepherd University, worked with West Virginia University, Marshall University, and West Virginia State to secure a $20 million Read More
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Reactions to West Virginia’s New ‘Campus Carry’ Gun Law
Recently, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill into law that would allow for the concealed carry of guns on all public West Virginia Read More
New Campus Carry Law Discussed
The Campus Self-Defense Act, also known as Senate Bill 10, was passed in West Virginia on Jan. 24. While many members of the West Virginia Read More
Greek Organizations Lead Charge During Consent Week at Shepherd University
Consent Week, an annual event at Shepherd, is a campus-wide effort to increase awareness of sexual assault. This year, rather than focusing exclusively on the Read More
Shepherd University’s Tabler Farm Teaches Sustainable Ways to Eat and Live
During the colder months, the greenhouses on campus are used as prepping space for upcoming planting seasons; like germinating seeds, and even live animals. Shepherd Read More
Riverside Revamp: Market May Get New Menu; From Burgers and Fries to Wings and Pizza Pies?
Riverside Market could get a new menu next semester. From burgers and fries to wings and pizza pies? No, the idea of creating a pizzeria Read More
$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold at Local Sheetz
Towards the end of October, the West Virginia Lottery announced that a winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at the Sheetz in Shepherdstown, W.Va. While Read More
Shepherd Tuition to Increase
In early February, the Shepherd University Board of Governors sent out an email detailing an increase in tuition for Shepherd’s students. This increase in tuition Read More
The Mask Policy is Gone at Shepherd University; Is This a Good or Bad Thing?
On March 1, Shepherd University released a campus-wide email stating that the mask policy would no longer be required and masks would be optional for Read More
Hiking In and Near West Virginia
West Virginia is well known for its beautiful mountains and rivers. It is also very well known for its outdoor activities such as rafting, rock Read More
Shepherd University to Remove Snow Days
Editor’s Note: To see a video about Shepherd’s snowy day policy, go here. In a post Covid world, colleges have adapted methods of maintaining class Read More
Snow Days at Shepherd May Come to an End
Being notified on a snowy morning that classes are canceled due to snow or ice is a relief for many students. Since COVID, these notifications Read More