‘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
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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
Counseling services and residence life prepare for fall
For the past year, the combined efforts of counseling services and residence life have brought 3D Thursdays to Shepherd University every week like clockwork. Their Read More
Shepherdstown reacts to proposed D.C. bill on smoking
The D.C. Council is trying to raise the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Shepherdstown residents, both teenagers and adults, expressed Read More
SGA offers up new constitution
Shepherd’s Student Government Association proposed a new idea that could prevent discrimination on campus. Students can vote on the proposal this week on Rampulse. “This Read More
Faculty Senate to vote on FOIA request to University President
The faculty Senate is expected to vote April 20 on a proposal to file a freedom of information act request for details on the University’s Read More
PIGS animal sanctuary of Shepherdstown in need of spring season volunteers
There is an island of misfit animals residing at 1112 Persimmon Lane in Shepherdstown, W.Va., but they have found their place among each other where Read More
Relay for Life on track for Friday event
Shepherd University’s Relay for Life will take place this Friday, beginning at 4 p.m. in the Wellness Center and lasting until 7 a.m. Saturday. This Read More