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Shepherd University’s Student Government Responds to West Virginia Board of Governors Bill
Shepherd University’s Student Government Association has issued an official response to West Virginia House Bill 3279. The bill reduces faculty,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…