The mass exodus is coming. Some will leave. Others will vamoose. A select few will partake in the proverbial act of "peacing out". Their reasons will vary. However, whether they are setting out on a pilgrimage that will lead them to surf and sand, or simply fleeing from debris falling from the library roof, they will all have one thing in common; the second the back tire of their car (or, in some cases, the back tire of their mother's minivan) ceases to be on university property. (0) comments
In a world where ignorance manifests itself daily in the form of prejudice, hatred, and the occasional acceptance speech interruptions at award shows, it is very easy to become cynical about the morality human race. Do we, as humans, have the capability to truly love one another, or is the "every man for himself" mentality permanently encoded in our DNA? Buddhist monk and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh claims that true love can only come from understanding. (0) comments
Frostburg State University (FSU) Alum Richard "Ricky" Arnold, who graduated in 1985, returned Thursday to share his NASA space exploration stories with students. During the hour-long presentation, Arnold showed footage from his mission aboard the STS-119 Discovery Shuttle, explained what space travel was really like, and answered the audience's many questions about his personal journey to success. (0) comments
The magic of Ireland is heartily celebrated on St. Patrick's Day every March 17th, with Celtic legends woven throughout a day of green shamrocks, four-leaf clover, and copious amounts of Guinness. According to History.com, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in the United States, Canada, Australia, Russia, Japan, and even Singapore. (0) comments
From the humble beginnings of Pong and its 2D, scrolling paddle-smacking greatness, to the varying assortment of console, computer, mobile phone, and various social network applications such as FarmVille, video games have become a titanic industry and a societal norm. Though video games technically first started in the 1950s, the gaming industry did not get its start until the mid-1970s with a little gem called Pong. (0) comments
Last Friday night kicked off the festivities for the Twelfth Annual Deep Creek Dunk, at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County. The weather was cold, windy and snowing, and most of Western Maryland was in a blizzard warning. Parts of route 68 and 40 going west were both shut down. But the Dunk remained scheduled for Saturday morning for the crazy, dedicated Dunkers who did venture out.
With the economy as rough as it has been, it is not surprising to hear of people going out and making their own jobs, or starting businesses on the side, just to help make ends meet. The extra cash earned can mean the difference between having gas in the car and paying the cable. (0) comments
It's been five years. Graduating seniors can remember the last Gorrilaz studio album released when they were graduating from High School. Since Demon Days' release, Gorillaz has been catapulted past the fame their self-titled album garnered, through the phase when "Feel Good Inc" was the overplayed song of the year, through the time when late-comers were discovering "D.A.R.E.", all the way to 2010, when their latest release is finally hitting shelves. "Plastic Beach" was released Tuesday, March 9, and has brought the Gorillaz back to the forefront of...whatever Gorillaz is. (0) comments
Spring is the best time to go and see your favorite bands. It's not too hot and humid like it is during the summer, and it's not freezing cold like it is in the winter. Spring will be here before long so it's time to purchase those tickets to see your favorite artists! There are quite a few venues and festivals around the local area that bands will be performing at.
St. Patrick's Day falls right in the middle of spring break this year. While I'm sure most of you will not be in Ireland to celebrate this wonderful holiday, the people at WFWM radio have decided to bring a little bit of Ireland to the Cumberland area. On Wednesday, March 17, Saint Patrick's Day, Windsor Hall in Cumberland, MD, will present a concert of Irish music.
Sure you may have seen a movie about feuding sororities, read an article about fraternity hazing or seen your fellow peers sporting Greek letters in every type of font, color and crazy print around campus but not many students know what being Greek actually is. (0) comments