Zombies Beware of FSU

By Kelli Wilhelm, Engl 336.001

Zombies have become the newest cultural fad. Films, costumes, and television shows, such as AMC's The Walking Dead, have helped make zombies a billion dollar industry. As people view these plotlines, in which characters try to survive in a zombie infested town, one question becomes inevitable: "What are your chances of surviving a zombie attack?" Admittedly, students at Frostburg State University were, at first, perplexed by this question. However, ideas were soon forthcoming, and of course, everyone is ultimately the survivor in their own story. Psychology major, Victoria Moore, says that "I'm not really prepared [for a zombie attack], which would decrease my likelihood of survival; I don't know how o kill a zombie." There is still, however, hope for Moore in the event of a dire zombie situation, because she has "some very aggressive brothers" who would presumably fight for her survival.
While Moore finds herself grossing unprepared for a zombie attack, wildlife major Megan McKewen, who has considered this matter on previous occasions, feels that her chances of survival are "very high." McKewen attributes this heightened chances of survival to her hunting experience. She says that "I have had extensive training with the use of weapons and hunting; I am more than prepared for the zombies to attack. Since zombies like to chase after their prey (fresh human meat), it would be exactly like hunting a deer and perfect for target practice. With the right weapons, ammunition, and intelligence, I am ready to take on the zombies!" Whether having previously considered the life-threatening event of a zombie attack or not, it seems that Frostburg State University students are able to discover survival tactics in their family members and thier learned skills. It may, therefore, be safe to assume that FSU is safe from the living dead.