Behind the Scenes of “Beach Trip on a Budget”: Memories from Ocean City

Article by Jennie Hall-Frantz | Owl Staff HCC students from left to right: Jennie Hall-Frantz, Roger Newcomb, and Luke Teigue and Journalism Club Advisor Claudia Brown. Ocean City. Some may take it for granted, but for me, it is a paradise. I lived here from 1986-1987, working at the Gold Coast and Ocean Plaza Mall for … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of “Beach Trip on a Budget”: Memories from Ocean City

From Bel-Air to Burning Man: A Departure from the Default World

Article by Claudia Brown | Photography by Kenny Reff, Gordon McCracken, Jane Hu, & Claudia Brown | Owl Staff Surrounded by mountains on all sides, thousands of people gather each summer in the Nevada desert and build a city from scratch. This unique experience has fostered a community where self-reliance is key, gifting is the … Continue reading From Bel-Air to Burning Man: A Departure from the Default World

Thirst for Adventure: Why Some People Live Life on the Edge

By Nick DeMent | Photography John Morin / Owl Staff Strength and determination invigorate a focused rock climber as he struggles to push his body and soul upwards inches at a time, slowly but surely overcoming gravity and nature itself. As he fights for every ounce of ascension he feels the wind on his skin, … Continue reading Thirst for Adventure: Why Some People Live Life on the Edge