Debate and forensics team places at tournament
(THE PICKET)—The Shepherd University Debate and Forensics team placed in multiple categories while competing in the University of Maryland at College Park’s College Forensics Association Read More
Category: News
Shepherd campus weighs in on Trump
(THE PICKET)—Love him or hate him, real estate mogul and reality television star Donald Trump has not backed down from his pursuit of the presidency Read More
University provides explanations to remain “transparent” after state audit shows questionable spending
(THE PICKET) – Shepherd University officials have posted details of a West Virginia legislative audit in an effort to be transparent and informative about state Read More
Event schedule for week of Oct. 20 – 24
(THE PICKET)—The following is a schedule of events for the week of Oct. 20 – 24. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015: All Day: Ryan Ward Exhibit Read More
University interim president responds to state audit: Taxpayer money used to buy condoms and “sexual enhancers”
(THE PICKET) – University officials acknowledge serious concerns with how their purchasing card or p-card program is run and are taking steps to correct the Read More
Shepherd students talk of traveling to Mars
(THE PICKET)—For the first time ever, scientists have confirmed evidence of water on the surface of present day Mars. This finding has led to many Read More
University buys condoms, lube and sexual enhancer drinks with state money; audited for misuse of funds
(THE PICKET) – Shepherd University spent state money on condoms, K-Y jelly, sexual enhancers and other items that could be deemed “for personal use” or Read More
Black Student Union becomes campus organization
(THE PICKET)—A Black Student Union that aims to allow minorities at Shepherd University to be recognized in a positive light has been organized by two Read More
3D program at Shepherd raises sexual assault awareness
(THE PICKET)—With one in five undergraduate females nationwide being victims of sexual assault, Shepherd University is working to decrease the amount of interpersonal violence on Read More
Women voice opinions on sexual assault reports
(THE PICKET)—Women at Shepherd University say they are not surprised that about 70 percent of sexual assaults go unreported. “Women want to forget it ever Read More
Region will experience coldest temperatures of the season; First freeze for the area
(THE PICKET) – The coldest temperatures of the season will affect Shepherd University and the region starting Friday, Oct. 16, and linger over the weekend. Read More
Democratic debate shown live at Opera House
(THE PICKET)—Shepherdstown’s Opera House came alive Tuesday night as the Eastern Panhandle Young Democrats put on a watch event for the debate between the Democratic Read More