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Ready in 10 Gives Frostburg a First Listen

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Ready in 10 is made up of Sal Nastasi with lead vocals and guitar, Marc Viola with lead guitar and vocals, Mike Elefante on bass guitar, and Mike Moore on drums. With the upcoming release of their new album "31 Strong" on June 25th, Frostburg got an early listen to the second studio release. The name of this new album is actually the street address of the studio where Ready in 10 recorded this CD.

Not-So-Born-Free?

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

You know something isn't quite right when the beginning of a music video reads: "WARNING: the following video contains violent scenes that may be unsettling to some viewers."

Ten Terrible Songs to Study To

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

We all have different ways of studying. A lot of people use music to study to. Upbeat music is good to keep you motivated and moving. Slower music is great for staying calm and keeping concentrated. There is a lot of great music to listen to, from many different years and all types of genres.

The Musicology of Jamie Fisher

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Jamie Fisher - graduating Frostburg senior, member of Psi Chi and Sigma Tau Delta, and staff writer for the Pulse section of the Bottom Line. When she's not busy writing creative stories or working at the FSU Primate Lab, she can be found enjoying whatever great artist she's discovered that day.

An Alternative Activity

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Many of Frostburg State University's students, as in the case of the students of probably any university, are involved in on-campus extracurricular activities. Such activities range anywhere from athletics, to writing for the school's student newspaper. However, many students are not fully content with or fulfilled by the activities offered by the school. While these students do often create (or at least attempt to create) their own organizations, some seek involvement elsewhere. FSU students Dexter Wallis, senior, Jon Radovich, junior, Stephanie Gwinn, senior, Steve Baughman, senior, and Kevin Schoelkopf, freshman, are amongst such students. Instead of the typical after-class activities or simply retiring for sleep once their classes are done, these individuals volunteer at Frostburg's Shaft Fire Department. Here, they have been receiving training in automobile accident rescues.

Beach Season 2010

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

With this spring semester rapidly coming to an end, there is nothing thought of and awaited more by students than the summer. Thoughts of the fun possibilities the hot season brings with it plague even the minds of those of us who are graduating. The sheer ability to enjoy a few months of leisure without such daunting thoughts as "Do I have to take an exam tomorrow?" or "When is that paper supposed to be turned in?" is certainly enough to lure students into daydreaming spells.

D.C. Votes to Approve Marijuana for Medical Use

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The legal medical use of marijuana has become the topic of debate for Washington D.C., as the District of Columbia Council approved measures last Tuesday to allow those with particular chronic illnesses in the nation's capital to obtain marijuana for strictly medical purposes.

A+ is for Adderall

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Kayla,* 21 year old senior at Frostburg State University, lives the ordinary life of an undergrad. She is enrolled as a full-time student, takes five classes a semester, and participates in extra-curricular activities. She strives hard to earn good grades and maintain a solid GPA in order to be considered for graduate school admission.

Does Your Food Travel More Than You Do?

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sidni Giordano
4/16/10
Essay 3

Does Your Food Travel More Than You Do?
How Your Diet Can Help Sustain the Appalachian Lifestyle

Recently, the trend of local eating has exploded throughout the country. Adopting a diet that consists of local food is healthier, better for the overall status of the local economy, and better for the environment.

Facebook: Stalking You?

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Popular networking site Facebook has been undergoing many changes lately - most notably with respect to its privacy settings. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, four senators recently criticized Facebook, Inc. for not fully protecting the privacy of its some 400 million users.

Iron Man 2: Does It Match the Hype?

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

It is clear to everyone that movie prices are skyrocketing and they are up there to stay for a while. Americans have not yet rekindled their love of the movies, which had ended around the time television got popular and the work week was shortened to five instead of seven days, so people could now spend their days gardening and their nights watching late night TV.

The Bottom Line's Guide to Avoiding a Lame Summer

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Between churning out those research papers and cramming for finals, many Frostburg students are asking themselves one vital question: What am I going to do for fun this summer? We here at The Bottom Line are dedicated to ensuring that none of our fellow collegians have a boring break.

Twitter: The New PR Frontier

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

It is the little social networking site that could. It appears that Twitter is the personal social site of choice of, well, almost any celebrity one could think of. Recently, many news articles have included celebrity Twitter updates as if they were legitimate sources.

Ten Things Every Graduate Should Know to Get a Job

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

This is the time-- the time where seniors are finishing their last assignments, their last finals, and their last weeks as college students. In a matter of a couple of weeks, they will be stepping across that stage and getting their diplomas after years of hard work and dedication. Now the "real world" begins, and this slap of reality can be a bitter sting. Luckily, there are a few things students can do to make sure they put their best foot forward when going to get a job.

Orioles Stumble Out of the Gates

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

One month into the season, the Baltimore Orioles have failed to live up to expectations. With a stockpile of young talent, and some key offseason additions, the Orioles were expected to be a competitive team. However, they have been more of a laughing stock so far this season. Through 18 games the Orioles had the dismal record of 2-16, including a nine game losing streak. Their record now stands at 8-21 through 29 games, and there are a lot of fingers to be pointed.

AMCC Division Champions

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Frostburg State Men's Baseball team split a series with Penn State Behrend to clinch their sixth Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference regular season title this year. The Bobcats went 29-11 overall and 16-4 in the division. They finished the season winning fourteen of their last sixteen division games.

Pulling Out the V-Card

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Why do people really care if others have sex or not? It's not their business who anyone else does the dirty with, if at all. They're the ones missing out on, quite frankly, an amazing feeling. Not having sex is a personal choice and the decision should not be made by peers or society.

Getting Online Off-Campus

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

On campus, internet is free and readily available. Off campus, this isn't always the case. The Gadget Inspector explores new solutions to the problems of hard-to-find broadband in isolated Western Maryland.

Nintendo in Three Dimensions

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The year 1995: O.J. Simpson was found innocent, Jerry Garcia died, and Nintendo unleashed the world's first portable 3D video game console. The first two events are burned forever into the American cultural consciousness; the last is but a footnote in gadget history.

Potential Problems of Slots in Rocky Gap State Lodge

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A recent largely controversial local issue is the possibility of a slots operation in the Rocky Gap State Park Lodge and Resort. There are several reasons for this: public concern that the rate of crime in the Cumberland area will increase dramatically with the presence of gambling institutions, that slots will be the gateway for a full-blown casino operation in the Rocky Gap State Lodge, and that taxpayer dollars will help fund the slots since the lodge is a state owned and operated facility. What could actually happen if and when slots come rolling into town?