Black Student Union becomes campus organization
(THE PICKET)—A Black Student Union that aims to allow minorities at Shepherd University to be recognized in a positive light has been organized by two Read More
Category: Showcase 2015
3D program at Shepherd raises sexual assault awareness
(THE PICKET)—With one in five undergraduate females nationwide being victims of sexual assault, Shepherd University is working to decrease the amount of interpersonal violence on Read More
Women voice opinions on sexual assault reports
(THE PICKET)—Women at Shepherd University say they are not surprised that about 70 percent of sexual assaults go unreported. “Women want to forget it ever Read More
Region will experience coldest temperatures of the season; First freeze for the area
(THE PICKET) – The coldest temperatures of the season will affect Shepherd University and the region starting Friday, Oct. 16, and linger over the weekend. Read More
Democratic debate shown live at Opera House
(THE PICKET)—Shepherdstown’s Opera House came alive Tuesday night as the Eastern Panhandle Young Democrats put on a watch event for the debate between the Democratic Read More
Comfort animals allowed on campus
(THE PICKET)—A study by the Center for Collegiate Mental Health at Pennsylvania State University found that depression and anxiety are the most common mental heath Read More
Antietam and Sharpsburg offer screams this Halloween with ghost sightings
(THE PICKET)—With the changing of seasons comes the enjoyment of ghosts and ghouls; however, for Shepherd University, there are some right next door in Sharpsburg, Read More
Shepherd volleyball splits the weekend
(THE PICKET) – The Rams volleyball team played Wheeling Jesuit University, ranked sixth, on Friday, Oct. 9, and West Liberty University on Saturday, Oct. 10. Read More
Rams improve to 5-0 with road win over Glenville State
(THE PICKET) – The Shepherd Rams football team, ranked number 10, improved to a 5-0 record Saturday, Oct. 10, with a win over the Glenville Read More
Noah Blacker: A true student-athlete
(THE PICKET) – The accomplishments of Noah Blacker, a sophomore defenseman for the Shepherd Rams men’s soccer team, are not only limited to the soccer Read More
University staff trained to deal with active-shooter incident
(THE PICKET) – Students and families continue to mourn the loss of 10 lives after a mass shooting on the campus of Umpqua Community College Read More
National Weather Service expects rain to continue over weekend
(SHEPHERDSTOWN) – Residents in the Shepherdstown area can expect an additional one to two inches of rain over the weekend with the potential for that Read More