Article by Derek Roy | Owl Staff Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was one of many speakers at the "Defeat the Mandates" rally in Washington, D.C., which Owl Media was in attendance to cover on January 23, 2022. Note: This article shares the opinion of the writer and is not a reflection of views held by Owl … Continue reading Why I Think an Autism Registry is Ridiculous: An Op-Ed
What’s In My Snack? Why Artificial Food Dyes Don’t Belong in Our Food: An Op-Ed
Article by Jason Hankins | Owl Staff The use of food dyes in snacks and other grocery items has had its place in food manufacturing for centuries, particularly in the United States. Note: This article shares the opinion of the writer and is not a reflection of views held by Owl Media. When I was in … Continue reading What’s In My Snack? Why Artificial Food Dyes Don’t Belong in Our Food: An Op-Ed
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
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
In Pursuit of Purpose: A Change of Perspective on Bourbon Street
Article and Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff The anticipation on the elevator ride down to the street was intense as we prepared ourselves for the amazing time we knew was coming that Halloween night. It's 2025, I'll be 23 in two days, and I had the time of my life in New Orleans … Continue reading In Pursuit of Purpose: A Change of Perspective on Bourbon Street
Cornerstone of Change: The Power of Peaceful Protest
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff HCC Alum Danielle Frater and Tacy Brown at the 2017 Women's March on Washington. "I would participate in another march if it's for a good cause because the people who are in the wrong need to be shown that not everyone is behind them." This is a quote … Continue reading Cornerstone of Change: The Power of Peaceful Protest
Eye in the Sky: Zooming in on the James Webb Space
Article by Allison Cobert | Illustration by Audrey Merkel | Owl Staff The James Webb Space Telescope will use infrared to provide a clearer view of space. Amid the light of the moon, the sky glows full of mysteries. No two areas are quite the samein the sprawling arena of space which humans, so small … Continue reading Eye in the Sky: Zooming in on the James Webb Space
The Beginnings of Belief
Article by John Merkel | Illustration by Caroline Cooney | Additional Reporting by Brianna Skrivanek & Jennifer Pezzella | Owl Staff From Sunday's contemporary worship to the reading of sacred texts in Ancient Egypt, religion has played a central role in human society for millennia. Regular spiritual gatherings stretch back to prehistory in an unbroken … Continue reading The Beginnings of Belief
Psychedelic Therapy: Science Meets Subculture
Article by Nick DeMent | Illustration by Caroline Cooney | Owl Staff As severe depression took over every aspect of Jaime Weinrich’s life, she lost her job and all of her interests, including her favorite pastime of horseback riding. No amount of traditional therapy could help. She tried electroconvulsive therapy twice and every available medication … Continue reading Psychedelic Therapy: Science Meets Subculture
Backyard Medicine: The Power of Plants
Article by Matt Tennyson | Photography by Matt Tennyson & Joshua Eller | Owl Staff In the race to find the answers to our modern ailments, we often turn to the pharmaceutical industry for an easy, quick fix. The unfortunate consequence of this is that we’re often taking pills that we don’t need. Daniel R. … Continue reading Backyard Medicine: The Power of Plants
