Shepherd University approves higher prices for students in 2016
By MADDY TIGHE (THE PICKET)- In their meeting, Thursday Feb. 25, 2016, Shepherd University’s Board of Governors approved a raise in tuition as much Read More
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Town parking levies protested/ Violators face collection agency
(THE PICKET) – For the past few weeks, Shepherdstown resident Dakota Crawford has been collecting signatures on a petition demanding new parking laws in Shepherdstown be repealed. Read More
David Bowie Dead at 69
(THE PICKET) – Rock legend David Bowie died Sunday, Jan. 10, at 69. Bowie proved himself a trailblazer over the course of his career, arguably Read More
Shepherd University selects former graduate as 16th president
(THE PICKET)—Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix—chief scientific officer of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and 1974 graduate of Shepherd—has been selected by Read More
Officials encourage residents to drop unused medication off at police station
(THE PICKET) – Area residents are encouraged by the Shepherdstown Police Department to bring their unwanted prescription drugs to the station on 104 N. King Read More
A look at news use across social media platforms
(THE PICKET) – A new study from Pew Research Center in collaboration with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation shows that Twitter and Facebook Read More
Increase in fees possible in 2016
Shepherd University President’s Budget Council proposes increases in multiple fees for students Students could pay more for online courses, graduation and in-state tuition under a Read More
Pros and cons of a student parking garage on campus
Parking for students at Shepherd University has been an issue among the student body, and the idea of a parking garage has been proposed to Read More
NBC news anchor Brian Williams suspended after his “misrepresented” story is exposed
As journalists seek the truth, they are guided by a code of ethics. They are expected to present the events around them just as Read More
Editorial – On the subject of our coverage
Following the assault that took place Sunday evening, Feb. 1, The Picket has provided live, comprehensive coverage of the investigation taking place and the administrative, Read More