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
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
From the Editor’s Desk: Farewell, For Now
Article by Nick DeMent/Owl Staff Nick Dement has been Owl Media's Editor in Chief for the fall, 2022 semester. These past few months I have had the privilege of returning as the Editor in Chief of the recently rebranded Owl Media, and the opportunity has allowed me to work with a great group of both … Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Farewell, For Now
Alumni Spotlight: In the Trenches with Matt Hubbard
Article by Nick DeMent | Owl Staff Matt Hubbard was on the scene in Washington D.C. at the 2020 "Swarm the Capitol" protest during President Trump's impeachment hearings. In the late afternoon of November 14, 2020 in Washington D.C., amidst the chaotic din of galvanized Trump supporters and ardent protesters, amongst the flying rubber bullets … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: In the Trenches with Matt Hubbard