The Holocaust: through the eyes of Mark Strauss
(THE PICKET)—Mark Strauss came to Shepherd University on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to talk about his experience in the Holocaust during World War II. He enthralled Read More
Category: Showcase 2015
Shepherd students react to semester’s end
(THE PICKET)—Shepherd University students are preparing for a slate of final exams to end the fall semester. After this week’s exams, students return home for Read More
International student program potentially being introduced at Shepherd
(THE PICKET)—An influx of international students may be seen in the upcoming years at Shepherd University. At a previous faculty senate meeting there was discussion Read More
Shepherd looks to potentially extension to withdraw period
(THE PICKET)—Shepherd University faculty is considering extending the period that students are able to withdraw from classes in the future. Currently students have nine days Read More
Shepherd students have trouble registering for required classes
(THE PICKET)—Students have trouble registering for required classes because of lack of space and because required classes are offered infrequently. Issues with registering for class Read More
Human rights class raises awareness of human trafficking
(THE PICKET)—Shepherd University students in the human rights class this semester decided to promote awareness of human trafficking through an informative video that will be Read More
Shepherd powers past Slippery Rock on way to Final Four
(THE PICKET) — The 5,321 fans in Rams stadium could not hold back their cheers and excitement as the clock ticked down to 0 in Read More
Interim president announces 2 percent raise for faculty after faculty takes stance
(THE PICKET) – In an email sent to faculty and staff of Shepherd University on Friday, Interim President Sylvia Manning announced a 2 percent raise Read More
Jeff Ziemba named finalist for Harlon Hill Award
(THE PICKET)—Jeff Ziemba, junior quarterback for the Rams football team, was named one of eight national finalists for the 2015 Harlon Hill Trophy as the Read More
Voting for renewal of school levy to take place Dec. 12
(THE PICKET)—The renewal of the current excess levy for Jefferson County schools, which will expire on June 30, 2016, can be voted on early from Read More
Humans of Shepherdstown, Benjamin Denny
Benjamin Denny, a senior math major, said, “I enjoy playing music in my spare time, specifically on my banjo. I’ve been playing for eight years Read More