Article by Eleni Fotis | Owl Staff Owl Media attended Owlfest 2025, the college’s annual community celebration. Participants share what they enjoy most about Harford Community College, highlighting the strong sense of connection, school spirit, and welcoming atmosphere on campus. Many mention that events like OwlFest bring everyone together, allowing new students to meet people … Continue reading Owlfest Welcomes Students
Owl Media Makes History with a Record-Breaking Amount of Award Nominations
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff From left to right: Brendan Flanagan, Tacy Brown, Luke Teigue, Kendra Shackleford, and Claudia Brown. Owl Media, the student multimedia publication of Harford Community College formerly known as Owl Magazine, has been recognized as finalists for a record-breaking thirteen categories in the 2024-25 Pinnacle Awards sponsored by the College … Continue reading Owl Media Makes History with a Record-Breaking Amount of Award Nominations
Goodbye, Brianna!
Article by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff Owl Media staff celebrates Brianna's last day as Technical Advisor. At a two-year college, it can sometimes be challenging for a media publication to find staff members amidst the monumental task of balancing exams, work, studying, and social life that most students face on a daily basis. Brianna … Continue reading Goodbye, Brianna!
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