Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff Fall 2025 Owl Media Staff from left to right: Nneka Iweanya, Javier Benjamin, Brendan Flanagan, Brooklynn Brown, Tacy Brown, Colin Lowry, Abbie Krass, Claudia Brown, Ann Mervin, Mackenzie Cooney. Owl Media, the student multimedia publication of Harford Community College, has been recognized as national finalists for a record-breaking … Continue reading Owl Media Shatters Records with Eighteen National Award Nominations
A Daughter’s Testimony: Remembering Rachel Morin
Article by Violet Custer | Guest Contributer A precious mother-daughter moment between Rachel Morin and her daughter, Violet. Three years ago today, April 5th 2023, Rachel Morin's life was taken on the Ma & Pa trail in Bel Air, Maryland. This tragedy drastically affected her family, friends, and the Harford County community. Most importantly, the … Continue reading A Daughter’s Testimony: Remembering Rachel Morin
One Year Later: Looking Back at the Historic No Kings Protests
Article by Eleni Fotis | Owl Staff Protesters begin to gather on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. On June 14, 2025, millions of Americans gathered in cities and towns across the United States for what became the largest single-day protest in modern American history. Organized under the No Kings movement, demonstrations took place at more than … Continue reading One Year Later: Looking Back at the Historic No Kings Protests
Insight from an Intern
Article by Colin Lowry | Owl Staff From left to right: Faras, Brendan Flanagan, Eleni Fotis, Tacy Brown, Asia Nino, Peter Dennis, Hannah Henson, Colin Lowry, Ann Mervin, Alanna Hutton, Brooklynn Brown, Javier Benjamin, Claudia Brown What an interesting year it has been at Owl Media. From playing a supporting role in the fall semester, … Continue reading Insight from an Intern
Behind The Lens: Exploring the Passion of Filmmaking
Photography by Javier Benjamin | Owl Staff Javier's first major role while working on a film set was doing behind the scenes photography. Most people complain about standing for certain amount of time, but Javier did not mind holding the boom mic while the sound mixer checked for quality issues. As a Script Supervisor for … Continue reading Behind The Lens: Exploring the Passion of Filmmaking
A Look Back on Luke Teigue’s Time as Owl Media Editor
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Usually the one capturing the moment, Luke pauses for a photo in Washington, D.C. For Owl Media, saying goodbye to a longtime member is never easy. This semester, the staff says farewell to Luke Teigue, a dedicated journalist, photographer, and leader whose impact on the organization will be … Continue reading A Look Back on Luke Teigue’s Time as Owl Media Editor
Vegan Diaries: Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
Article & Photography by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff As a vegetarian, I loved this appetizer at the "Mint Room," in Bel Air, Maryland. Growing up vegetarian in the middle of nowhere Harford County wasn't always easy. I loved the food I ate and never felt like I was missing out, but socially, it could … Continue reading Vegan Diaries: Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
In Search of My Tribe: Professor Claudia Brown Debuts One-Woman Show at Charm City Fringe Festival
Article by Alanna Hutton | Owl Staff Professor Claudia Brown (second from left) wrote a show about Burning Man while pursuing her theater performance degree at HCC. Journalism student Peter Dennis (left) is the show tech. The show includes 11 audience volunteers, and "cast photos" are taken at the conclusion of each performance. There was … Continue reading In Search of My Tribe: Professor Claudia Brown Debuts One-Woman Show at Charm City Fringe Festival
Owl Media Takes on Manhattan
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff From left to right: Ann Mervin, Brooklyn Brown, Eleni Fotis, Alanna Hutton, Kalise Huber, Javier Benjamin, Tacy Brown, Claudia Brown, and Colin Lowry. Owl Media had a fantastic time during their trip to Times Square, New York City for the 2025-2026 Apple Awards sponsored by the College Media … Continue reading Owl Media Takes on Manhattan
The Future for the Fighting Owls
Article & Photography by Colin Lowry, Additional Photography by Josh Brethauer | Owl Staff APG Federal Credit Union Arena has been a staple of HCC sports since 2012. For many students at Harford Community College, athletics are more than just games; they’re a vital part of the campus experience. From cheering on the Fighting Owls … Continue reading The Future for the Fighting Owls