Local law enforcement officers remain vigilant after attacks
(THE PICKET) – Fourteen years ago police officers and other American’s were being attacked in a terrorist ambush. Today, police officers across the country are Read More
Category: Showcase 2015
Shepherd University students reflect on 9/11 terrorist attacks
(THE PICKET)- Fourteen years ago on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group, al-Qaeda, took place Read More
Clerk jailed; Separation of church and state is paramount
(THE PICKET) – Same-sex couples and supporters cheered Thursday, Sept. 3, after the ruling was issued holding a county clerk in Kentucky in contempt of Read More
First years at Shepherd
(THE PICKET) – Shepherd University freshmen are trying to adapt as they navigate the first weeks of university life. “The classes are different because they’re Read More
Shepherd University to hold gallery talks and recital
(THE PICKET)—This Sunday, Aug. 30, Shepherd University Art and Music faculty will be holding gallery talks and a recital at the Washington County Museum of Read More
‘Hard and Fast’; New CPR initiative saves lives
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Pitches weren’t the only thing being thrown hard and fast Sunday at the Hagerstown Suns stadium. Dedicated career and volunteer staff with Read More
Synthetic marijuana popular among young adults; Leading cause of overdose in Washington County
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – With the start of the fall semester drawing closer, the Shepherdstown Police Department is prepared to deal with an increase of drug Read More
Sculpture studio to be dedicated to longtime art and humanities dean
CORRECTION: Rhonda Smith, chair, Department Contemporary Art and Theater was misquoted as Rhonda Powers in an earlier edition. The Picket apologies for the error. (THE Read More
PIGS animal sanctuary of Shepherdstown in need of spring season volunteers
There is an island of misfit animals residing at 1112 Persimmon Lane in Shepherdstown, W.Va., but they have found their place among each other where Read More
Shepherd Softball knock out Falcons
The Shepherd University softball team returned to action on Wednesday, March 25 at Fairmont State, taking game one against the Fighting Falcons 9-8. In a Read More
Sarty named MEC Player of the Week
On Monday, March 23, Shepherd outfielder Jonathan Sarty was named the MEC Player of the Week following his performance against the University of Charleston. “It Read More