Article by Alanna Hutton: Owl Staff Professor Claudia Brown (second from left) wrote a show about Burning Man while pursuing her theater performance degree at HCC. Journalism student Peter Dennis (left) is the show tech. The show includes 11 audience volunteers, and "cast photos" are taken at the conclusion of each performance. There was a … Continue reading In Search of My Tribe: Professor Claudia Brown Debuts One-Woman Show at Charm City Fringe Festival
Hershey Park’s Dark Nights: A Review
Article by Hannah Henson | Owl Staff Hershey Park's drop towers line the sky. During most of the year, Hersheypark is a wholesome playground for the entire family with mascots, thrilling rides, and delicious treats. On Halloween, however, it takes a dark turn. When the sun goes down on a cold October night, there’s a witching hour that … Continue reading Hershey Park’s Dark Nights: A Review
WMAR-TV Good Morning Maryland Segment Spotlights Owl Media’s Success
Article by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff Owl Media's segment for WMAR-TV's "Good Morning Maryland" January 2025 "Good Morning, Maryland" is a phrase that Marylanders have grown accustomed to hearing in the early hours of their days. This segment by WMAR-TV Baltimore serves as a way for various members of the community to connect with … Continue reading WMAR-TV Good Morning Maryland Segment Spotlights Owl Media’s Success
From Bonfires to Jack-o-Lanterns: Reflections on the History of Halloween
Article by Nicole Ryan | Owl Staff Owl Media staff members celebrate Halloween by wearing creative costumes. Halloween, a holiday full of sweets, over-the-top costumes, and spooky stories but, how did it come to be? Halloween is a very popular holiday with a rich history full of stories, traditions, and important figures but, many people know … Continue reading From Bonfires to Jack-o-Lanterns: Reflections on the History of Halloween
Interactive Art on Campus: Past and Future
Article by David McConaughy & Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff Tedder, created by Dane Winkler, currently is on display at Joppa Hall and can regularly be seen being pushed around by students. Harford Community College's Art + Design faculty have passionately enriched the campus experience by purchasing and displaying art around campus for … Continue reading Interactive Art on Campus: Past and Future
“A New Noise” Reinvigorates the Local Alternative Music Scene
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