Candidly Carter: Red Wine Rednecks
A Story About the People Who Make Appalachia Beautiful. As a gay man who grew up in rural West Virginia, I have a ton of stories about being…
Queer Film Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary at Shepherd
The Appalachian Queer Film Festival celebrated its tenth anniversary at the Shepherd University Frank Arts Center on Sept. 27 and…
Shurbutt walks, and walks and walks
(THE PICKET) – For many teachers, helping students achieve growth and understanding-of the subject being taught, of themselves or of the…
“Coal Country” Shows Effects of Industry on Appalachia
In a world striving and investing research into clean, alternative energy, Mari-Lynn Evans’s documentary “Coal Country” shows the fossil fuel…
Appalachian Studies Minor Graduates
The Appalachian studies program at Shepherd is preparing to take the next step in its evolution. A graduate certificate in…
