Article and Photography by Jennie Hall-Frantz | Owl Staff Havre De Grace is one of the oldest American small towns since the nation won its independence. With my eyes closed, I beat to the rhythm of the other drums in the drum circle. My fingers touch the drum in various places, creating a flurry of unique sounds. … Continue reading Drumming Up Business in Havre De Grace
Articles
Richard Bennett: A Joppatowne Legend
Article by Kadalena Housley | Owl Staff Richard Bennett dressed as Santa Claus for Joppatowne Lion's Club. Christmas time in Joppatowne is what one would imagine in every typical Hallmark Christmas movie. A December winter breeze and Christmas lights winking at the cheerful folks, smiles that radiate holiday joy and parents taking photos of their shy yet smiling … Continue reading Richard Bennett: A Joppatowne Legend
Celebrating Unsung Heroes
Article & Photography by John Morin | Owl Staff Owl Media's Content Advisor John Morin is looking forward to working with students on new content about "Unsung Heroes." Six years ago, I sat on a bus that was bustling away from the sights and sounds of New York City. Along with Chief Advisor Claudia Brown, … Continue reading Celebrating Unsung Heroes
“A New Noise” Reinvigorates the Local Alternative Music Scene
Article by Samantha Cox | Owl Staff Local musicians perform at the Bel Air Armory. A crowd fills, lights go dark, the stage shines green and blue as the musicians start the show. The sounds of Vendetta’s electric guitars and drums fill the venue as the crowd dances throughout. Vendetta, a local alternative rock band, headlined a project … Continue reading “A New Noise” Reinvigorates the Local Alternative Music Scene
Dude, Where’s My Destiny?
Article by Roger Newcomb | Owl Staff Owl staff member Roger Newcomb says following his destiny has led him to places he never would have imagined. When I google the word “destiny,” the first thing that comes up is information regarding a video game called “Destiny.” Upon further review, these two definitions can be found … Continue reading Dude, Where’s My Destiny?
Lessons From a 99-Year-Old
Article by Roger Newcomb | Owl Staff Roger Newcomb has learned many things about life and living from 99 year-old "Cassetti." “How old are you?,” asked Aurora upon meeting me for the first time at her son’s house. “Who me? I’m fifty,” I answered. This exceptionally cognizant, ninety-nine-year-old woman, as she’s cleaning the top of a staircase, stops … Continue reading Lessons From a 99-Year-Old
Dignified and Free
An Organization’s Fight Against Human Trafficking Article by Brianna Skrivanek | Owl Staff Maryland has been described by both victims and traffickers as a “goldmine” for human trafficking. Hopelessness, depression, immense guilt, no sense of self appreciation, and being fearful of every stranger- these are some of the more prominent emotions that occur in victims of human trafficking … Continue reading Dignified and Free
Coming to the Rescue
Local Adoption Agency Aiding Cat Crisis Article by Summer Grace | Owl Staff Kittens like the one above are available for adoption through Frogtown Fosters. A poster featuring a crusty orange tabby available for adoption caught my eye as I walked through the doors of To Wag For, a grooming salon and boutique in Bel Air Maryland. … Continue reading Coming to the Rescue
From the Advisor’s Desk
Article by Brianna Skrivanek | Owl Staff Hi! I’m Brianna Skrivanek, the current Technical Advisor for Owl Media. I first got involved with HCC’s student publication, formerly known as Owl Magazine, in 2018. It wasn’t until my internship in early 2020 that I fully joined the staff and shortly after took on the role of … Continue reading From the Advisor’s Desk
Owl Media: A Dream in the Making
Article by Nick DeMent | Owl Staff Owl Media's staff celebrated the end of an era and the start of a new one at the official sendoff to Owl Magazine in HCC'S Blackbox Theatre on November 19, 2022. 2011 would see a change in HCC’s journalism publication, then a newspaper, called The Harford Owl. This … Continue reading Owl Media: A Dream in the Making