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Women’s Health Center of West Virginia (WHC WV) will host a screening of the documentary “Human Shield” on Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. at Reynolds Hall on Shepherd University’s campus. A panel discussion featuring director Erin Persley, a clinic escort featured in the film and WHC representatives will follow. There is no required price of […]
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These pieces, by former reporters of our organization, are a look back at how The Picket covered Homecoming games and ceremonies in honor of this week’s festivities. No changes have been made to the original articles. Air Gordon Soars Over Homecoming Leading Rams to 547 Total Yards: Rams Butcher Golden Bears 60-6 By Rob Tucker […]
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AJ Wright is an Appalachian author from Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Her novel, The River on our Hands, which debuted Aug. 25, is a poetry collection that explores growing up in a small town. It is also a historical account set against the backdrop of the Willow Island disaster, when a cooling tower collapsed. A […]
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With midterms already here and finals now on their way, students may begin to worry or stress about their upcoming exams. Here are the top tips and resources for students at Shepherd University. For Brenna Collis, who is a 2026 McMurran Scholar (Shepherd’s highest academic honor), and an All-American Scholar Athlete, preparing for exams starts […]
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Bathed in the soft glow of the overhead lights, a crowd of students and locals looked at the stage as feedback finally came through the microphone. It was 8pm, and they were ready to dance. This lively square dance was one of the feature events of the Appalachian Heritage Festival, which took place this past […]
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Both resident and commuter student drivers enrolled in Shepherd University struggle to find parking on campus. According to the Shepherd Enrollment History, as listed on the University website, Shepherd University had an 8.1% headcount percentage decrease in 2025. Over the last 14 years at Shepherd University, the general headcount percentage has gone down,
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These pieces, by former reporters of our organization, are a look back at how The Picket covered the Appalachian Heritage Festival in honor of the 30th anniversary. No changes have been made to the original two articles. Festival Gives Voice to Our Appalachian Heritage By Amanda Morgan, Picket Staff Writer John Lilly, master of ceremonies […]
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Shepherd University kicked off the fall semester with its biannual Involvement Fair, held Sept. 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in commuter parking lot C beside Ram Stadium. Dozens of clubs and student organizations set up tables across the lot, each bringing pieces of what makes their groups unique — from merchandise and flyers to […]
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Original publication date: September 24, 2001. These pieces, by former reporters of our organization, are a look back at how The Picket covered the events of September 11, 2001 in honor of the 25th anniversary. No changes have been made to the original three articles. Shepherd Mourns After Attacks: Terrorists Hit WTC, Pentagon by Danny […]
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Shepherd University resumed classes on Aug. 24 and campus culture is back in full swing. Faculty, staff and students stood in front of the campus bookstore, Snyder Hall, White Hall, the Pedestrian Underpass and the Center for Contemporary Arts to direct newcoming Rams around campus or answer general questions. “A lot of people needed help finding their class
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