Acceptable or offensive? cursing’s function in the classroom
(THE PICKET)—They are words that were bleeped out on TV. They are censored in print. Now they are heard just about everywhere, even in university Read More
Rams overpower the Cavaliers in week 3
(THE PICKET) – The Shepherd Rams football team, ranked number 20, improved to a 3-0 record with a commanding 41 to 10 victory over the University Read More
Women’s Soccer Holds off Fairmont State
(THE PICKET)-The Shepherd University Rams improved to 2-1-1 Thursday, Sept. 17, with a 1-0 shutout victory over the Fairmont State Falcons. The Rams scored Read More
Shepherd students respond to GOP debate
(THE PICKET)—Wednesday evening the Republican presidential candidates took the stage for the second GOP debate, and some Shepherd University students were not overly impressed with Read More
Ridgefield farm offers wildflower picking while supplies last
(THE PICKET)—Technicolor clouds of zinnias and sunflowers tower above my head as I picture myself as a child again, overwhelmed by the wonder of beautiful, Read More
Changes across the ages: The Picket evolves over the years
Changes Across the Ages: The Picket evolves over the years By KEEGAN BREWSTER September 17, 2015 (THE PICKET)—After many changes throughout the years, The Picket Read More
Men’s soccer wins first game with a close score
(THE PICKET)—The Shepherd Rams men’s soccer team won their first game of the season Wednesday, Sept. 16, 3-2 over the Washington Adventist University Shock on Read More
Shepherd volleyball adds a win to the score book
(THE PICKET) – The Rams volleyball team came back from a two set to none struggle to win the match three sets to two with Read More
Trademark restaurant closes; Police charge employee
(THE PICKET) – Tony’s, a trademark eatery in Shepherdstown has closed its doors after years of business and recent incidents of selling alcohol without a Read More
The real ‘View’ on nurses
(THE PICKET) – During Sunday’s Miss America Pageant, Miss Colorado, Kelley Johnson, a registered nurse, dressed in scrubs, spoke about her career as a nurse. Read More
As NYFW continues, new trends develop for the upcoming spring season
(THE PICKET)—As New York Fashion Week continues, we can already tell that the bohemian style is in for the Spring 2016 season. Designers like Victoria Read More
Moving forward, The Picket goes digital
(THE PICKET) – Most students interviewed on campus this week about The Picket’s move to a fully-digital format were positive about the newly announced change. Read More