Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Usually the one capturing the moment, Luke pauses for a photo in Washington, D.C. For Owl Media, saying goodbye to a longtime member is never easy. This semester, the staff says farewell to Luke Teigue, a dedicated journalist, photographer, and leader whose impact on the organization will be … Continue reading A Look Back on Luke Teigue’s Time as Owl Media Editor
Vegan Diaries: Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
Article & Photography by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff As a vegetarian, I loved this appetizer at the "Mint Room," in Bel Air, Maryland. Growing up vegetarian in the middle of nowhere Harford County wasn't always easy. I loved the food I ate and never felt like I was missing out, but socially, it could … Continue reading Vegan Diaries: Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
The Future for the Fighting Owls
Article & Photography by Colin Lowry, Additional Photography by Josh Brethauer | Owl Staff APG Federal Credit Union Arena has been a staple of HCC sports since 2012. For many students at Harford Community College, athletics are more than just games; they’re a vital part of the campus experience. From cheering on the Fighting Owls … Continue reading The Future for the Fighting Owls
Welcome to the New Welcome Center
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff The Chesapeake Welcome Center opened on January 25th, 2026. On the first week of my spring semester, I toured HCC's new Chesapeake Welcome Center. It was a great experience, and I loved checking everything out. When you first walk in and turn to the right, there is a … Continue reading Welcome to the New Welcome Center
Ice Chronicles: A Student’s Figure Skating Journey
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Tacy was four years old for her first figure skating competition, which was held at Ice World in Abingdon. Imagine your first memories being of cold air, sharp blades, and the echo of skates carving the ice. These are the majority of my first memories. My mother was … Continue reading Ice Chronicles: A Student’s Figure Skating Journey
Harford Family House: Helping the Homeless
by Mackenzie Cooney | Owl Staff Harford Family House has a 4-H Club, a children's development program, which hosts many activities to make the kids feel apart of a community. (Photo Contributed by Harford Family House) “If they wanted to go to school, we help them with FASFA applications and applications to college. A lot of people … Continue reading Harford Family House: Helping the Homeless
A Social Media Lover’s Dream Class: An Inside Look at MC 210: Introduction to Social Media
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Pictured left to right: Professor Claudia Brown, Abbey Kraus, Nneka Iweanya, Tacy Brown. On the first day of MC 210, I had no idea what to expect, but I'm glad I gave it a try. MC 210: Introduction to Social Media is a class taught by Professor Claudia … Continue reading A Social Media Lover’s Dream Class: An Inside Look at MC 210: Introduction to Social Media
Owlfest Welcomes Students
Article by Eleni Fotis | Owl Staff Owl Media attended Owlfest 2025, the college’s annual community celebration. Participants share what they enjoy most about Harford Community College, highlighting the strong sense of connection, school spirit, and welcoming atmosphere on campus. Many mention that events like OwlFest bring everyone together, allowing new students to meet people … Continue reading Owlfest Welcomes Students
Owl Media Makes History with a Record-Breaking Amount of Award Nominations
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff From left to right: Brendan Flanagan, Tacy Brown, Luke Teigue, Kendra Shackleford, and Claudia Brown. Owl Media, the student multimedia publication of Harford Community College formerly known as Owl Magazine, has been recognized as finalists for a record-breaking thirteen categories in the 2024-25 Pinnacle Awards sponsored by the College … Continue reading Owl Media Makes History with a Record-Breaking Amount of Award Nominations
Goodbye, Brianna!
Article by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff Owl Media staff celebrates Brianna's last day as Technical Advisor. At a two-year college, it can sometimes be challenging for a media publication to find staff members amidst the monumental task of balancing exams, work, studying, and social life that most students face on a daily basis. Brianna … Continue reading Goodbye, Brianna!