Article by Summer Grace & Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. College students are at high risk for sexual violence. The experience of college, whether online, in-person, or anything in between, should be positive and safe for all those involved. However, according to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest … Continue reading Sexual Assault Awareness on Campus: An Interview with Duane Williams
Behind the Scenes with Owl Media
Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff Students at Owl Media are presented with opportunities to create and publish articles, photos, and videos, all while gaining valuable journalistic experience. Staff members utilize Owl Media's new studio set. Despite the challenges of telling new stories, staffers can find camaraderie and form friendships with others. Owl staff … Continue reading Behind the Scenes with Owl Media
The Perspective of a Published Author: An Interview with Professor Susan Muaddi Darraj
Article by Luke Teigue & Photography by Stephen McFillin | Owl Staff Professor Susan Muaddi Darraj stands next to a flyer advertising her newest novel, "Behind You is The Sea." Personal experiences and real-world events can often inspire authors to create a story that deeply resonates with readers. With a background in writing and literature … Continue reading The Perspective of a Published Author: An Interview with Professor Susan Muaddi Darraj
It’s Never Too Late: A Fifty Year Old’s Experience at HCC
Article by Tina Hockaday | Owl Staff Cathy Bendis (left) and Tina Hockaday (right) stand in front of an HCPS School Bus. I love my job, and I realize how much of a privilege it is to say that. My name is Tina Hockaday, and I am a Transportation Coordinator with the Harford County Public … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late: A Fifty Year Old’s Experience at HCC
From the Editor’s Desk
Article by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff Meet Owl Media's Editor-in-Chief, Luke Teigue. I used to think of college as the social and exciting gathering of hundreds of students that the movies always seemed to portray. Thoughts of endless lecture halls and thrilling sports events were present in my mind throughout senior year of high … Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
From the Advisor’s Desk: Remembering 14 Years
Article by Claudia Brown | Owl Staff Owl Magazine's 2011-2012 staff transformed the College's newspaper into an award-winning glossy magazine. Fourteen years ago on January 4, 2010, I worked my first day as newspaper advisor to “The Harford Owl.” It's hard to believe it has been nearly a decade and a half since the students … Continue reading From the Advisor’s Desk: Remembering 14 Years
Reflecting On A Year With Owl Media
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff Two of the most impactful people Brendan (left) met during his spring internship with Owl Media were Brianna Skrivanek (middle) and Claudia Brown (right). Sometimes, the most important experiences in life are the ones you don't expect to be. For me, it was joining the staff of Owl … Continue reading Reflecting On A Year With Owl Media
The Feline Rescue Association: Heroes for Community Cats
Article & Photography by Abigail Borries | Owl Staff An orphan kitten rescued in streets of Baltimore, at just 8 days old. Countless cats are rescued every day, but have you ever wondered how much work goes into saving one? There are many resources available and many passionate people who take the time and effort … Continue reading The Feline Rescue Association: Heroes for Community Cats
Learning From the Next Generation
Article & Photography by Emily Riser | Owl Staff HCC education major, Emily Riser, enjoys working with her students. How much can a twenty-year-old sophomore in college learn from 50 nine-year-old fourth graders? As I sat in my bedroom in early November, waiting to choose my classes for the upcoming Spring semester at HCC, I … Continue reading Learning From the Next Generation
Aspire Rescue Coalition: The Gift Of A Second Chance
Article by Drew McNally & Photography by Steph Perkins | Owl Staff Serena was a rescue from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and relocated to Maryland last year. Working with a rescue is emotional, difficult, yet rewarding. I rescued my dog Cason from Aspire Rescue Coalition in January of 2019. After the amazing experience, I contacted … Continue reading Aspire Rescue Coalition: The Gift Of A Second Chance