Article by John Myers | Photography by Josh Eller | Owl Staff Imagine packing everything into a suitcase and leaving home behind. Before Ellis Island closed, 12 million immigrants faced this experience themselves. Like immigrants from all over the world, they took a chance at the pursuit of happiness. In 1956, a young couple full … Continue reading Land of the Free: Home of the Immigrants
The Women’s March
Why I Marched: By Danielle Frater | Owl Staff I marched because I refuse to sit quietly and watch people being discriminated against because of their race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. I marched because I believe in equality for all. In addition to the march itself, the train ride there was a highlight. … Continue reading The Women’s March
A Capital Voyage: An Inside Look at the 45th Presidential Inauguration
Article by Nick DeMent | Photography by Reed Freeman | Owl Staff A year has passed since America was introduced to its new president, and opinions remain as diverse today as they did the day he was sworn in. As I left my house on the early morning of January 20, 2017, a light drizzle … Continue reading A Capital Voyage: An Inside Look at the 45th Presidential Inauguration
A Nation in Chains
Article by Joe Rein | Photography by Kristina McComas | Owl Staff The United States of America is commonly referred to as the land of the free and the home of the brave. But if that statement holds true, why does the United States have the largest number of people residing in prisons worldwide? Crime … Continue reading A Nation in Chains
Slavery in Modern America
Article by Anira O’Bannon | Photography by Kristina McComas | Owl Staff Angel was 22 years old when she came across a tempting job advertisement on Craigslist. The job presented itself as a harmless gig, a “tasteful” photo-shoot. But Angel soon found out there was more behind it. Responding to that ad turned her reality … Continue reading Slavery in Modern America
America, Inc.: The Corporate Takeover of America
Article by Matt Tennyson | Illustration by Caroline Cooney There was once a time when the notion “We the People” meant we all had the power to change and influence our government. That was the ideal in which our country was founded upon, and we’ve been reciting it for centuries. Today, however, government policy and … Continue reading America, Inc.: The Corporate Takeover of America
Soul Search: My Road to Acceptance
Article by Adeyemi Ekundayo | Photography by Bre Mascetti | Owl Staff "Freedom." What a word. To me, "freedom" was a question. Was it a place? A concept? A relief? Or was it a truth? Before I knew what "freedom" was, I knew I did not have it. It seemed like an eternity away. I … Continue reading Soul Search: My Road to Acceptance
Walking While Brown: When Racism Hits Home
Article by Anita O'Bannon | Photography by Faras Aamir | Additional Reporting by Liz Doyle | Owl Staff Dawar Aamir faced a verbal and physical assault at a Wawa in Churchville, Maryland "We don't need y'all in this country, you hear me?" Dawar Aamir was driving to work when these words were spat at him … Continue reading Walking While Brown: When Racism Hits Home
Hope for the Children of Haiti
Article & Photography by Tracy Smith | Owl Staff Bon Repos, Haiti. As I climb out of the tattered jeep, little faces emerge from all directions and within moments I am greeted with hugs. It doesn’t matter that I am a stranger to these children. A little boy wearing just a diaper and clothed in … Continue reading Hope for the Children of Haiti
Get ‘Vegucated!’: How Your Diet Impacts Our Planet
Article by Amy Younger | Photography by Nick Rynes | Owl Staff Turn off the lights when leaving a room, fill a reusable water bottle instead of buying plastic, and opt for paper instead of plastic at the grocery store. These simple ways to save the environment have been reiterated for years. However, not many … Continue reading Get ‘Vegucated!’: How Your Diet Impacts Our Planet