One Can Make a Difference

This Spring, Pickering Associates participated in West Virginia’s Canstruction competition for the third time in an effort to help bring an end to world hunger. Canstruction is a unique nonprofit organization which hosts design competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing colossal structures made entirely out of full cans of food. After the structures are built the…

Becoming an Outdoors Woman

By Hoy Murphy Outdoor recreation is becoming increasingly popular with women of all ages, and there are many activities from which to choose. Hiking, biking, camping, shooting, fishing, outdoor cooking—all are fun, but they take some instruction. Finding someone to teach those skills in a safe, female-friendly environment is what the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW)…

WVU Names New Mountaineer Mascot

Troy Clemons, a senior sport management major from Maxwelton, WV, was named the new Mountaineer Mascot for West Virginia University’s (WVU) 2016-2017 school year on March 2. Clemons underwent the extensive interview process for the coveted position, which included submitting an application, essay and two reference letters; interviewing with WVU faculty, staff and students and…