Shepherd offers student employment opportunities
(THE PICKET)—Shepherd University offers all students who have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid the opportunity to apply for on campus jobs. A Read More
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Program Board to host upcoming events
(THE PICKET) —The Program Board at Shepherd University hosts free or discounted events for students throughout the school year. During September, the Program Board will Read More
Modified town ordinance geared toward protecting citizens
(THE PICKET)—At July’s Shepherdstown town counsel meeting, a town ordinance pertaining to skateboarders and bicyclists was modified due to citizens’ complaints and safety concerns. Town Read More
Shepherdstown Police Department
This is the Shepherdstown Police Department log for Aug. 24-Aug. 28. Aug. 28, 2015: 7:29 a.m.- General Alarm, 219 S. Duke St. 2:45 a.m.- Suspicious Read More
Opinion: US averages more than one mass shooting per day
(THE PICKET) – The Washington Post reports that the U.S. averages more than one mass shooting per day. Aug. 26, the 238th day of the Read More
‘Hard and Fast’; New CPR initiative saves lives
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Pitches weren’t the only thing being thrown hard and fast Sunday at the Hagerstown Suns stadium. Dedicated career and volunteer staff with Read More
Synthetic marijuana popular among young adults; Leading cause of overdose in Washington County
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – With the start of the fall semester drawing closer, the Shepherdstown Police Department is prepared to deal with an increase of drug Read More
Sculpture studio to be dedicated to longtime art and humanities dean
CORRECTION: Rhonda Smith, chair, Department Contemporary Art and Theater was misquoted as Rhonda Powers in an earlier edition. The Picket apologies for the error. (THE Read More
New changes can be seen on the Picket horizon
Although the spring semester is drawing to a close, The Picket has no intentions of coming to a halt once school’s out for summer. “I Read More
Shepherd students react to “religious freedom” law
In early March, Indiana passed a bill that allowed discrimination against LGBTQ people because of religious beliefs. The law stated that it can, “Prohibit(s) a Read More
3D dash to benefit women’s center
Most students have taken some notice of the Stand Up, Don’t Stand By campaign. After all, the bright green flyers and shirts on 3D Thursdays Read More