Shepherd University students reflect on 9/11 terrorist attacks
(THE PICKET)- Fourteen years ago on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group, al-Qaeda, took place Read More
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More young adults choosing to live at home despite changes in the economy
(THE PICKET)—A study conducted by Pew Research Center in July shows that more young adults, aged 18 to 34 years old, are living with their Read More
Internet problems cause frustration for students
(THE PICKET)—Internet access is slowly returning to Shepherd University dorms after a plan by Information Technology Services to improve service ran into delays. Two weeks Read More
Shepherd football dominates in season opener
(THE PICKET) – The Shepherd Rams football team opened their season on Saturday in a lopsided shutout victory over the West Virginia Wesleyan University Bobcats Read More
A look at news use across social media platforms
(THE PICKET) – A new study from Pew Research Center in collaboration with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation shows that Twitter and Facebook Read More
Shepherd event schedule for week of Sept. 1 – 5
(THE PICKET) —Activities sponsored by various groups on Shepherd’s campus offer students the opportunity to relax and enjoy life outside the classroom. The following is Read More
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
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