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  • Relinquishing the byline: A reflection of personal growth at Shepherd

    Relinquishing the byline: A reflection of personal growth at Shepherd

    May 1, 2026

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    by

    Patrick Wilson, Reporter
    in News, Opinion

    Attending capstone presentations recently, it really sunk in that only a few months stand between me and graduation. I’m preparing to say goodbye…

  • Opinion: They Paved Paradise and Put Up a Data Center

    Opinion: They Paved Paradise and Put Up a Data Center

    Apr 22, 2026

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    by

    Carter Combs, Reporter
    in News, Opinion

    We take a lot of things for granted in West Virginia. The rolling hills that surround us, the grass beneath…

  • Candidly Carter: A Very “Ordinary” Year

    Candidly Carter: A Very “Ordinary” Year

    Mar 6, 2026

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    by

    Carter Combs, Reporter
    in Arts & Culture, Candidly Carter, Columns, Opinion

    2025 Saw the Death of Vogue and Everything En It  The idea of a consistent “monoculture” has been dying for the past couple of decades, but 2025 saw the absolute death…

  • REVIEW: Keynote speaker Ann Pancake presented a heart-warming masterclass as part of Shepherd’s annual Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Festival

    REVIEW: Keynote speaker Ann Pancake presented a heart-warming masterclass as part of Shepherd’s annual Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Festival

    Oct 5, 2023

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in News, The Arts

    By Noche Gauthier, reporter Award-winning writer Ann Pancake hosted a masterclass at Shepherd University for local writers on Sept. 28…

  • The Problematic America First Caucus Platform

    The Problematic America First Caucus Platform

    Apr 18, 2021

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in Opinion

    Shepherdstown W.Va., – On Friday, Punchbowl news released a bombshell story. They reported that Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and…

  • Album Review: FLOWERS for VASES

    Album Review: FLOWERS for VASES

    Feb 22, 2021

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Style

    Shepherdstown, W.Va., – If you are unaware of who Hayley Williams is, you’re about to know her quite well. She…

  • Let’s Talk it Out with Kalee

    Let’s Talk it Out with Kalee

    Apr 1, 2016

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in Opinion, Recent Posts, Showcase 2015

    Q: What do you do when your significant other won’t tell his parents you exist and is keeping your relationship…

  • Editorial: Parking in Shepherdstown

    Editorial: Parking in Shepherdstown

    Mar 5, 2016

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in Commentary, Opinion, Recent Posts, Showcase 2015, Staff Editorials

    The parking in Shepherdstown has been the topic of conversation between students and town members for years. After recent changes…

  • The Ugly Duckling

    The Ugly Duckling

    Mar 1, 2016

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in Opinion

    (THE PICKET) – As I look around the classroom I have sat in so many times and multiple semesters a…

  • Should Shepherd Get With the Times?

    Should Shepherd Get With the Times?

    Feb 4, 2016

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in Commentary, Local News, Recent Posts, Showcase 2015

    (THE PICKET) – Shepherd University is a nationally relevant power in Division II football. The Rams made it all the…

  • Davis stalks prey in the night; Supporters cheer in the background

    Sep 10, 2015

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in Commentary, Recent Posts

    (THE PICKET) – Walking arm in arm with Republican president candidate Mike Huckabee, Kim Davis was released from jail on…

  • Disabled living is an uphill climb at Shepherd University

    Disabled living is an uphill climb at Shepherd University

    Apr 16, 2015

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    by

    Picket Staff
    in Commentary

    Shepherdstown, W.Va., is a beautiful little town that has experienced many things since it was established in 1762. One of…

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