Article by Jennie Hall-Frantz | Owl Staff HCC students from left to right: Jennie Hall-Frantz, Roger Newcomb, and Luke Teigue and Journalism Club Advisor Claudia Brown. Ocean City. Some may take it for granted, but for me, it is a paradise. I lived here from 1986-1987, working at the Gold Coast and Ocean Plaza Mall for … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of “Beach Trip on a Budget”: Memories from Ocean City
Skoolie’s in Session
Article by Nate McRoberts Photography by Nate McRoberts | Owl Staff Matt Tennyson and his wife Kara are renovating an old school bus into a home on wheels. Most imagine a school bus transporting students to and from school, but not Matt and Kara Tennyson. The idea of converting a bus into a fully functional … Continue reading Skoolie’s in Session
Money Moves 101: Tips for Financial Success
Article by Patrick Evans | Photography by Audrey Merkel | Owl Staff Earle Anderson, a Psychology major at HCC, was 19 when he moved out of Catonsville to live on his own in Bel Air. That's when the struggle began. "I've had to work multiple jobs, I've had to have more people in my apartment … Continue reading Money Moves 101: Tips for Financial Success
Budget Gourmet
Article by Nick DeMent | Photography by Neil Harman | Owl Staff Savory sizzling chicken, sweet, sautéed sprouts, and rich renewing rice are slowly filling your senses with a hunger-arousing aroma. Your empty stomach turns with delight as the scent sails up your nose. You hear a voice coming from the bowels of your inner … Continue reading Budget Gourmet
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
Thrift Store Chic: Vintage Finds on a Dime
Article by Takiya Eastmond | Additional reporting by Nadia Kaczkowski | Photography by Maddie de Long | Owl Staff Friday rolls around and that can only mean one thing: the weekend’s here. You’ve been asked on a date and you want to buy a great outfit, but don’t necessarily want to break the bank either. … Continue reading Thrift Store Chic: Vintage Finds on a Dime
Spring into Fashion with Gabriel Brothers
Article & Photography by Ana Bunger | Owl Staff As I make my way through department stores, I tend to window shop for the amazing dresses and Valentino purses I could maybe afford if I saved up all year. Being a college student, my budget can make me see red by the lack of green … Continue reading Spring into Fashion with Gabriel Brothers
Beauty on a Budget: Dry Skin got you Down? Find a Cure in the Kitchen
Article by Andrea Monaghan | Photography by Ariana Kim | Owl Staff Keeping your skin moisturized and smooth during a harsh winter can be both challenging and expensive. Moisturizing masks and creams can range from less than $10.00 to over $50.00. Here are a few recipes to help cure your dry winter skin blues using … Continue reading Beauty on a Budget: Dry Skin got you Down? Find a Cure in the Kitchen
Beauty on a Budget: Wrapped Up in Style-Do it Yourself Scarf
Article by Andrea Monaghan | Photography by Diamond Dixon | Owl Staff Scarves are ‘in’ right now as far as fashion goes, but they can get pretty pricey. At Macy’s, they start at $14.95 and go upwards to $95.00. Now you can make your own for basically no cost! All you need is an old … Continue reading Beauty on a Budget: Wrapped Up in Style-Do it Yourself Scarf