Reactions to West Virginia’s New ‘Campus Carry’ Gun Law
Recently, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill into law that would allow for the concealed carry of guns on all public West Virginia Read More
Category: Politics
Shepherd Students Share on Voting Plans
After nearly two years into the Biden presidency, it is almost time for the 2022 midterm elections. While the polls may indicate that there is Read More
The Ramifications of Anti-Abortion Laws: SFRR Gives Insight on Reproductive Freedom
The West Virginia House of Delegates passed the House Bill 4004 on Feb. 15, a bill that would ban access to abortion after 15 weeks Read More
Shepherd Students Talk About Climate Change
Have you ever thought what was happening with the weather lately? Winter is too hot for snow in some regions, wildfires spreading more frequently in Read More
West Virginia’s Slipping Population
SHEPHERDSTOWN— Between the 2010 census and the 2020 census, the population of West Virginia dropped by almost 60,000 people. The population in West Virginia has Read More
How West Virginia Almost Experienced Georgia-level Voter Suppression
Shepherdstown, W.Va., – After the 2020 election and the mass disinformation campaign, where many conservatives voiced distrust in the federal election integrity, there was a Read More
Your Promise Scholarship is in Danger, Here’s Why
Shepherdstown, W.Va- One of Governor Jim Justice’s campaign promises was that he wanted to cut West Virginia’s personal income tax. Now, he’s pressuring the legislature Read More
State Governments Take On Transgender Rights in School Sports
Shepherdstown, W.Va., – Within the past few weeks, the rights of transgender women and transgender girls have been in the political spotlight. Last month, a Read More
Evans resigns after storming U.S. Capitol
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Derrick Evans has now resigned from the West Virginia House of Delegates after he recorded himself and others breaching the U.S. Capitol Read More
Georgia: Trump leads by 1,775 votes while approximately 20,000 votes still to be counted
By Amanda Barber Shepherdstown, W.Va. – The Associated Press (AP) has not yet called a winner for the presidential race in Georgia as a reported Read More
Shepherd students share their voices about upcoming election
By Amanda Barber Shepherdstown, W.Va. – Election Day is quickly approaching, and many Shepherd University students either have already voted or are ready to. Earlier Read More
Are Young Voters More Motivated This Election?
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va., – Days filled with classes, meetings, or dinner out with friends are what normally take up much of a young voter’s time. Registering Read More