The Origin of Black History Month
(THE PICKET) – A son of a slave and the second African American to obtain a PhD from Harvard University in 1912, Carter G. Woodson’s Read More
Category: Showcase 2015
A vacant spot where Tony’s once stood
(THE PICKET)- As Shepherdstown says goodbye to a staple of local nightlife, many wonder what will occupy the newly vacant spot. For years, Tony’s Pizza and Read More
BSU Lip Sync Contest
(THE PICKET) – The Black Student Union of Shepherd University will be hosting a lip syncing contest Thursday, Feb. 18, for a grand prize of Read More
Red Hoop Pow Wow gives Shepherd a taste of Native Culture
(THE PICKET) – Indians from tribes across the U.S. shared their cultures Saturday with Shepherd University. The Red Hoop Pow Wow in the Storer Ballroom featured Read More
BSU’s “A Lesson on Politics” event
(THE PICKET) – Sammi Brown, Democratic candidate for the 65th district of West Virginia House of Delegates, will be visiting Shepherd University on Tuesday, Feb. Read More
Should Shepherd Get With the Times?
(THE PICKET) – Shepherd University is a nationally relevant power in Division II football. The Rams made it all the way to the Division II Read More
Shurbutt walks, and walks and walks
(THE PICKET) – For many teachers, helping students achieve growth and understanding-of the subject being taught, of themselves or of the world-is what they strive for. Read More
Sonya Evanisko’s “Like Moss Between the Cracks” Opening
Entering this brightly lit and colored space, the viewer is instantly surrounded with numerous sculptures that vary in different types of foliage hanging from the Read More
Sonic Highways: A Review
(THE PICKET) – The Foo Fighters celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2014 with their most recent album, Sonic Highways. While it is not the most Read More
Professor aims to curb plastic use, share instruction skills online
(THE PICKET) – Shannon McCarthy is a visiting graphic design teacher at Shepherd University for her third semester. Not content with merely fulfilling her bare-bones obligations Read More
Women’s basketball falls at UVA-Wise
(THE PICKET) —The Rams couldn’t hold on to the momentum from Tuesday’s win, taking a 63-102 loss on the road against UVa-Wise on Thursday. With Read More
Fans Consider Team Relocation
(THE PICKET) – It’s every fan’s worst nightmare: their favorite team packing up and leaving town with the owner storming off in a huff when Read More