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
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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
A Childhood Lost: Breaking the Cycle of Family Addiction
Article by Ann Mervin | Owl Staff Ann spends time with her brother during childhood, years before the struggles she would later face. Imagine being four years old and seeing one of your parents falling asleep sitting up, cigarette in hand. You think, "What if the cigarette falls again, leaving yet another burn hole?" Will … Continue reading A Childhood Lost: Breaking the Cycle of Family Addiction
Success Through Self-Care: Put Yourself First
Article by Asia Nino | Owl Staff Watching the sun set at Flying Point Park is Jenea Seaberry's favorite place to decompress. Here we go, another Monday. The start to a new week of juggling early mornings, work, parenting, school assignments, and everything in between. Sometimes, it feels like a cup of coffee, extra sugar … Continue reading Success Through Self-Care: Put Yourself First
Honoring A Professor’s Legacy: The James Mason Memorial Scholarship
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Before working at HCC, Jim Mason was a teacher at Harford County Public Schools for 27 years. Jim Mason wasn't just a professor, he was the reason students became interested in journalism. Mason's passing on August 8th, 2022 affected the whole community. He made a real impact on … Continue reading Honoring A Professor’s Legacy: The James Mason Memorial Scholarship
Owl Media’s Winning Streak Continues with Five National Awards
Article by Owl Media Staff From left to right: Alanna Hutton, Brooklynn Brown, Kalise Huber, Tacy Brown, Colin Lowry, Javier Benjamin, Ann Mervin, Eleni Fotis, Claudia Brown. Owl Media, the student multimedia publication of Harford Community College, brought back five national awards from the 2025-2026 Apple Awards sponsored by the College Media Association. Owl Media … Continue reading Owl Media’s Winning Streak Continues with Five National Awards