Why I am still proud to be an American
(EDITORIAL) – Many Americans woke up this morning in complete fear and shock of our nation under the newly-elected president of the United States, Donald Read More
Category: Opinion
Diggin’ Deep With Diggz – How Has This Election Impacted Your Relationships With People Who Have Opposite Views?
This week, Da’Shawn Long takes look at the various points of view this election year, and how they may effect our relationships with those around Read More
Sharpsburg Civil War Ghost Tour is anything but scary
(THE PICKET)- Just two weeks before Halloween, Sharpsburg Civil War Ghost Tours offered a two hour Halloween-Samhain Ghost Tour special that was anything but scary. The Read More
Students remain disillusioned about the upcoming presidential election
There is no doubt that the 2016 presidential election became a topic of conversation, or perhaps a discussion to avoid, during the past year. In Read More
The Media and the Pursuit of Truth in the Presidential Election
(THE PICKET) – During Monday night’s first presidential debate, in a flustered response to Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton’s accusation that he once described global warming Read More
Editorial: Saving the chimney swifts of Sara Cree
(THE PICKET) – As Shepherd University works to execute its five-year plan, the University has proposed to tear down the former home of The Picket, Sara Read More
Life of a Fry Cook
(THE PICKET)- I greet the customers as they come into the restaurant, a husband and wife. I attempt to smile. They shoot me a blank Read More
An Editorial from Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix
On Sunday, June 5, The Martinsburg Journal published an editorial from Shepherd University’s president, Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix. “It is a dream come true to Read More
Common mistakes guys make in their Tinder bio
1. Asking rhetorical questions You get more credit for not making this your bio. I have no answers for you, sir. None. 2. Read More
Let’s Talk it Out with Kalee
Q: What do you do when your significant other won’t tell his parents you exist and is keeping your relationship hidden? A: There is no Read More
Editorial: Parking in Shepherdstown
The parking in Shepherdstown has been the topic of conversation between students and town members for years. After recent changes in parking ticket fees, it Read More
The Ugly Duckling
(THE PICKET) – As I look around the classroom I have sat in so many times and multiple semesters a sense of sadness washes over Read More