Article by Samantha Cox | Owl Staff Local musicians perform at the Bel Air Armory. A crowd fills, lights go dark, the stage shines green and blue as the musicians start the show. The sounds of Vendetta’s electric guitars and drums fill the venue as the crowd dances throughout. Vendetta, a local alternative rock band, headlined a project … Continue reading “A New Noise” Reinvigorates the Local Alternative Music Scene
American Dream
Article by Caroline Cooney | Photography by Joseph Wasilewski | Owl Staff The first riffs of Bob Marley’s “Is This Love?” blast from the speakers as the spotlight illuminates Emma Klein. Her soulful voice immediately overpowers the track as she transforms a classic hit into her own, mesmerizing the sea of staring people. For the … Continue reading American Dream
The Truth About Tarot
Article by Alexis Knipe | Photography by Caroline Cooney | Owl Staff Archaic-looking cards are spreading patterns across the table. Fantastical drawings, unfamiliar suits, intricate arrangements...What could it all mean? Tarot reading is looked to by many as a source of wisdom or spiritual guidance. To the uninitiated, however, tarot can seem confusing. What's keeping … Continue reading The Truth About Tarot
The Power of Music: Extending Lifetimes Beat by Beat
Article by Caroline Cooney | Photography by Kristina McComas | Owl Staff As she anxiously sits on a hard, plastic seat while she waits for Demi Lovato to come out on stage, Sarah Meyerl, HCC student, scans the sea of fans below her. For the last few months, Meyerl has anticipated this moment where she … Continue reading The Power of Music: Extending Lifetimes Beat by Beat
Think Ink
Article by Lexi Kay | Owl Staff For most of my life, I have struggled with feeling confident. I would gaze in the mirror for hours, desperately trying to find things I could change. Growing up, I’ve always wanted freckles, and envied those in my family who were born with them. However, through cosmetic tattooing, … Continue reading Think Ink
Memoirs From The Underground College Comedy Club Circuit
Article by Dominic Lafrencesca | Photography by Kennedy Wilson | Owl Staff One of the first times I ever went on stage to do comedy was at a dingy fish restaurant in Havre de Grace. I stood in front of seven elderly women, who wanted nothing but a peaceful meal, but were instead obstructed by … Continue reading Memoirs From The Underground College Comedy Club Circuit
Selfie Love
Article by D'Asya Nelson | Owl Staff "Mix it up/have fun Be yourself! Don’t be afraid to try different poses or silly faces" Picture this: a good hair day, a great outfit, and the perfect photo opportunity. Every day, people everywhere are inspired to snap a selfie. Unfortunately, once the picture has been taken, the … Continue reading Selfie Love
Beauty on the Go
Article by Bre Mascetti | Photography by Josh Eller | Owl Staff Whether you are backpacking across a mountainous terrain or exploring the old cobble stone roads of Europe, for some of us, style is a must. We spoke with avid explorers willing to share their tried-and-true travel tips on how to stay stylish while … Continue reading Beauty on the Go
Kitchen Cosmetics
Article by Georgina Cammayo | Photography by Neil Harman | Owl Staff Before mega cosmetic outlets like Ulta and Sephora existed, there was the grocery store. While trusted (and chemically processed) beauty products are within your comfort zone, cheaper and healthier alternatives could be lurking in your own kitchen. If you like experimenting with makeup, … Continue reading Kitchen Cosmetics
Beauty on a Budget: More Bling for your Buck
Article by McKenzie Edwards | Photography by Diamond Dixon | Owl Staff A few months ago, I picked up a pair of earrings in American Eagle: $17.50 for something plain brown with a shelf-life that will break by the time I go shopping again? In stores around the mall, earrings can cost anywhere from $8.50 … Continue reading Beauty on a Budget: More Bling for your Buck