From Bel-Air to Burning Man: A Departure from the Default World

Article by Claudia Brown | Photography by Kenny Reff, Gordon McCracken, Jane Hu, & Claudia Brown | Owl Staff Surrounded by mountains on all sides, thousands of people gather each summer in the Nevada desert and build a city from scratch. This unique experience has fostered a community where self-reliance is key, gifting is the … Continue reading From Bel-Air to Burning Man: A Departure from the Default World

From One Pen to a Thousand Minds: A Poet Laureate Speaks to Students

Article by William Martin | Owl Staff All of you struggling poets out there have likely drawn influence from a number of sources, those household names of great historical significance. And, indeed, there is a lot of fulfillment to be gained through studying their work. However, “the trouble with life is that we imagine a … Continue reading From One Pen to a Thousand Minds: A Poet Laureate Speaks to Students

Baltimore to Big Time: The Rise of Bishme Cromartie

Article by Laurise McMillian | Owl Staff Move over Michael Kors; there’s a new designer making his mark in the fashion industry, and his name is Bishme Cromartie. The 23-year-old Baltimore native was aware of his passion for fashion at a very young age. From cutting up socks for doll clothes to curating his own … Continue reading Baltimore to Big Time: The Rise of Bishme Cromartie

Blood, Guts, & Bare Breasts: The Thin Line Between Terror and Terrible

Article by Matt Dippel & David Kelly | Owl Staff We are not usually prone to talking in clichés about how things used to be better back in the day, but some things just don’t age well, and not all change is good. As much as it pains us to use the cliché with sincerity, … Continue reading Blood, Guts, & Bare Breasts: The Thin Line Between Terror and Terrible