OPINION: My Shepherd vs. RAIL
On Dec. 1, 2025, Shepherd University launched My Shepherd, replacing RAIL as its long-standing online platform for student records. After hearing students express frustrations with the new system, I thought I’d dig deeper…
Shepherd University presidential finalists begin campus visits
Shepherd University presidential finalists have begun a series of campus visits, according to an email sent to students by the…
Admiral Analogs hosts grand reopening celebration
Visitors to German Street may have noticed a recent change. Over the summer, Admiral Analogs, the record store that has…
SGA concludes semester with visit to Popodicon
Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) gathered at the Popodicon on Dec. 2 for the final meeting of the…
Freshman delivers as Rams earn victory
Colby White, a freshman at Shepherd University, dominated in scoring during the men’s basketball team’s first home game of the…
Internship/Career Fair bridges gap between students and local employers
Shepherd University Career Services hosted its Internship/Career Fair on Nov. 12 in the Storer Ballroom, connecting students with local employers…
Small Town Ghost Tours Keeps Shepherdstown’s Spirits Alive
A chill settles over German Street as a crowd gathers outside Panagiota’s Greek Restaurant. The fading daylight gives way to…
Seeding Your Future Conference inspires Middle School Students through STEM at Shepherd University
Shepherd University hosted the 12th annual Seeding Your Future Conference on Saturday, Nov. 8, an event designed to spark middle…
Where art meets nature: exploring anthotypes with Anne Eder
Interdisciplinary artist and Harvard University educator Anne Eder visited Shepherd University on Nov. 3 to share her work with anthotypes…
Shepherd Debate and Forensics Wins First Tournament in 7 Years
On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Collegiate Forensics Association Fall Debate Tournament at Shepherd University came to a close, with the…
Once a Ram, always a Ram: Alumni return home for Shepherd University’s Homecoming
The cool, crisp air of a fall morning did little to dampen the excitement that filled the streets of Shepherdstown…
Shepherdstown welcomes second “No Kings” Protest this year
Members of the Shepherdstown community gathered Oct. 18 to protest President Donald Trump, as a part of the national movement…
OPINION: My Shepherd vs. RAIL
On Dec. 1, 2025, Shepherd University launched My Shepherd, replacing RAIL as its long-standing online platform for student records. After hearing students express frustrations with the…
A review of Theater’s Safety Zone
Shepherd University’s Contemporary Theater Studies Program showed Safety Zone Feb. 20-22 at the Marinoff Theater. Safety Zone…
I’d like you to join me in submitting a ceasefire resolution to SGA
Israel’s war in the besieged Gaza Strip has left over 32,000 Palestinians dead, mostly women and children,…
Counseling Services offers new ways to help students
After the pandemic, nearly one third of students who dropped out of college cited mental health as…
Who Let the Dogs Out? A Look Into the World of Canine Sports
Weaving through poles, jumping into pools, or catching a Frisbee: dogs can do it all! While many…
Graduation – Simplified
Shepherdstown, W.Va., – Shepherd University’s May 8 commencement ceremony will be one like no other. Because of…
Album Review: FLOWERS for VASES
Shepherdstown, W.Va., – If you are unaware of who Hayley Williams is, you’re about to know her…
The Weeknd – Did He ‘Earn It?’
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va., – Before watching this performance, I wouldn’t have said that I was a fan of The Weeknd but…
Gubernatorial candidate Ben Salango meets with voters in Shepherdstown
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – On Friday, Sept. 25, Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Ben Salango was at Evolve Shepherdstown to…
The Art of Self Defense Review (Spoilers)
Self-defense in Riley Stearns’ dark comedy breakout of 2019 is not what it seems. This brutally funny…