Opinion: US averages more than one mass shooting per day
(THE PICKET) – The Washington Post reports that the U.S. averages more than one mass shooting per day. Aug. 26, the 238th day of the 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
New changes can be seen on the Picket horizon
Although the spring semester is drawing to a close, The Picket has no intentions of coming to a halt once school’s out for summer. “I Read More
Shepherd Lacrosse caps off undefeated MEC run
Before the season even started, the Shepherd University Rams were picked to win the inaugural Mountain East Conference championship. On Sunday, April 19, they showed Read More
Shepherd Baseball swept by Notre Dame College
After winning a school record 20 games in a row, the Shepherd Rams have now lost five in a row, dropping all four games in Read More
Shepherd Baseball win streak ends at 20
The Shepherd Rams school record 20 game-winning streak ended on Saturday, April 4 with an 8-5 loss to the Glenville State Pioneers. The Rams won Read More
Shepherd Lacrosse dominates UVa-Wise
In their second ever Mountain East Conference game, the Shepherd Rams impressed once again, topping the UVa-Wise Cavaliers 17-3. “They showed a lot of maturity Read More
Shepherd University alumni Paul Hvozdovic keeps the dream alive
Paul Hvozdovic may have pitched his final game for the Shepherd Rams last May, but that hasn’t stopped him from continuing to keep his dream Read More
Shepherd Softball Sweeps West Virginia State University
On Saturday, April 11, the Shepherd Rams earned their first sweep since March 17, winning both of their games over the West Virginia State Yellow Read More
Shepherd Softball splits series with Notre Dame College
On Saturday, April 6, the Shepherd University Rams split a pair of games against the Notre Dame College Falcons, winning game two of the doubleheader Read More