Article by Javier Benjamin | Owl Staff Javier Benjamin celebrates after being recognized for making the president's list during HCC's graduation on May 22, 2025. It all started before the age of four. I was born in Sulzbach-Rosenburg, Germany, on July 17, 2004, and then my family moved back to the United States, where I … Continue reading From Problematic to Unlimited Potential: My Life With Autism
Full Circle: HCC Welcomes Back Faras Aamir
by Owl Staff From left to right: Tacy Brown, Abigail Krass, Faras Aamir, Nneka Iweanya, Claudia Brown. HCC graduate Faras Aamir transformed Owl Magazine with his videography and design skills. A 2015 graduate, he continues to give back to HCC as a guest speaker in the Journalism/New Media and Advertising program. Aamir is a multimedia … Continue reading Full Circle: HCC Welcomes Back Faras Aamir
Owl Media Reaches Further Heights with Thirteen National Awards
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff From left to right: Nneka Iweanya, Brooklynn Brown, Mackenzie Cooney, Ann Mervin, Tacy Brown, Eleni Fotis, and Claudia Brown. Owl Media, the student multimedia publication of Harford Community College, made history on the national scale, winning awards in 13 different categories at the 2024-2025 Pinnacle Awards sponsored by … Continue reading Owl Media Reaches Further Heights with Thirteen National Awards
Why the Backyard Chicken Ban Needs to Go: An Op-Ed
Article by Brieanna Kozlowski | Owl Staff Besides being a source of eggs for families around the world, chickens can also make for excellent pets and provide hands-on learning experiences for kids. Note: This article shares the opinion of the writer and is not a reflection of views held by Owl Media. I never expected to … Continue reading Why the Backyard Chicken Ban Needs to Go: An Op-Ed
Turning the Tassel: A Look Back at the College Experience
Article by Brendan Flanagan |Owl Staff Brendan Flanagan is also a Spring 2023 HCC graduate and is currently employed as a technical advisor at Owl Media. Blinding lights & a roaring crowd filled Towson University's SECU Arena on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. Friends & Family cheered as graduates from the Fine Arts & Communications program … Continue reading Turning the Tassel: A Look Back at the College Experience
Reflections on Inauguration Day: An Op-Ed
Article & Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff On the day of the presidential inauguration, the road through Chinatown all the way to the Capital One Arena was lined with protesters, police, and miles of barricades. Note: This article shares the opinion of the writer and is not a reflection of views held by Owl … Continue reading Reflections on Inauguration Day: An Op-Ed
Strength in Numbers: Providing Academic Support for Arts Students
Article by Christine-Nicole Nyivih | Owl Staff Professor Claudia Brown (center) has supported students and staff at Harford Community College since 1998. According to the National Math + Science Initiative, only 36% of U.S. high school students entering college are prepared for university-level mathematics. Similarly, science classes can also pose a challenge to many students, … Continue reading Strength in Numbers: Providing Academic Support for Arts Students
Sexual Assault Awareness on Campus: An Interview with HCC’s Director of Public Safety
Article by Summer Grace & Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than half of women and almost one in three men have experienced sexual violence. The experience of college, whether online, in-person, or anything in between, should be positive … Continue reading Sexual Assault Awareness on Campus: An Interview with HCC’s Director of Public Safety
Owl Media Wins Again with Six Apple Awards
Article by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff From left to right: Luke Teigue, Emily Crabbe, Tacy Brown, and Claudia Brown at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Owl Media, Harford Community College's student multimedia publication, found success at the Apple Awards this year, winning national awards in six different categories. Student media publications from … Continue reading Owl Media Wins Again with Six Apple Awards
Baltimore United: Reflections on the Key Bridge Collapse
Article & Photography by Kendra Shackleford | Owl Staff The Francis Scott Key Bridge, named after the writer of the Star Spangled Banner, remained recognizable amidst Baltimore's skyline for 47 years before collapsing one year ago today. The Key Bridge wasn’t just a structure I passed over; it was a constant in my life. It … Continue reading Baltimore United: Reflections on the Key Bridge Collapse