Shepherd University’s Vaccination Percentage Soars as the State’s Plummets
Shepherd University reported on Sept. 28 that over half of its employees and students have received the Covid-19 vaccine. This comes at a time where Read More
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DVape Shop Experiences Fire
Fire struck the DVape shop located in Maddex Square in Shepherdstown around 6:45 p.m. on the night of Sept. 28. Surrounding shops were virtually unharmed Read More
Effects of the Coronavirus on Teachers
The worldwide pandemic that has lasted for almost two years has shaken many to the core and made individuals, especially teachers, work even harder than Read More
Clarion Hotel to host metaphysical expo in Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry, W.Va. – The Clarion Hotel Harpers Ferry is hosting its first New Age event on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Read More
Sharpsburg Vice Mayor Home Raided
Editor’s note: On Wednesday, it was initially reported by The Picket and posted to our social media that Vice Mayor Martz had been detained by Read More
An ODE for Shepherd University
When Dr. Chiquita Howard-Bostic was asked by the Shepherd University Board of Governors to lead the Office for Diversity and Equity last summer, she leapt Read More
Covid by the Numbers
Shepherdstown, W.Va — In March of 2020, America shutdown to avoid Covid-19 ravaging its way through our population like wildfire. Nearly two years later, the Read More
Shepherd Honors Past Teams at Home Football Games
Shepherdstown, W.Va. – The Shepherd University Athletics department recently announced the reunion schedule that will feature a different team & sport each week. The Rams Read More
Rams Rally for Respect: Bringing The Community Back Together
On the morning of Sept. 23, I walked into Gardiner Hall and met with Tessa Chafin, the graduate assistant for the office of Social Equity, Read More
Comedian Norm Macdonald Passes at 61
Comedian and Ex Saturday Night Live Host Norm Macdonald died of leukemia in Pasadena, California, on Sept. 14. The news came as a shock, as Read More
Town Water Rate Increases, Shepherd Continues Energy Savings
The Corporation of Shepherdstown recently implemented a 5% water rate increase, but that won’t stop Shepherd University’s environmental efficiency initiatives, said university Vice President of Read More
‘Genshin Impact’ Prepares Celebrations for its First Anniversary
On Sept. 28, 2020, “Genshin Impact” was released globally on PC, IOS, Android, and PS4 platforms and has rapidly become one of the most popular Read More