Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Pictured left to right: Professor Claudia Brown, Abbey Kraus, Nneka Iweanya, Tacy Brown. On the first day of MC 210, I had no idea what to expect, but I'm glad I gave it a try. MC 210: Introduction to Social Media is a class taught by Professor Claudia … Continue reading A Social Media Lover’s Dream Class: An Inside Look at MC 210: Introduction to Social Media
Highlights from Owlfest 2025
Article by Brooklynn Brown | Owl Staff Rain or shine, the live DJ is having a great time Imagine a rainy day, a few clouds in the sky, and some catchy luau music. Your eyes go right to the big shark slide, and you can right away smell the amazing food. Owlfest 2025 was held … Continue reading Highlights from Owlfest 2025
From Problematic to Unlimited Potential: My Life With Autism
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
by Owl Staff From left to right: Tacy Brown, Abigail Krass, Faras, Nneka Iweanya, Claudia Brown. HCC graduate Faras 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. Faras is a multimedia producer, designer, … Continue reading Full Circle: HCC Welcomes Back Faras
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
Owlfest Welcomes Students
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