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Student Spotlight: A Mother’s Journey Back to the Classroom

Article by Merrick Chojnacki | Owl Staff As a multimedia journalism student, Heather Perez worked on a news video about the presidential election that won a national Pinnacle award. As a mother of six, Heather Perez’s journey through college has been anything but conventional. Over the course of 12 years, she has navigated motherhood, personal … Continue reading Student Spotlight: A Mother’s Journey Back to the Classroom

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Rage Against Addiction: Supporting Recovery in Harford County

Article by Erin Piscitelli | Photography by Alanna Hutton | Owl Staff According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, 22 young Americans die from a drug overdose every week. The opioid crisis has affected communities across the country, and Harford County is no exception. For individuals struggling with addiction, as well as those who have loved … Continue reading Rage Against Addiction: Supporting Recovery in Harford County

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Owl Media Shatters Records with Eighteen National Award Nominations

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

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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

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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