Article by Colin Lowry | Owl Staff The phrase "Good Morning, Maryland" is heard in the early hours of the morning during a segment for WMAR-2 Baltimore. For many Maryland residents, the morning begins with a cup of coffee, a check of the weather, and a few minutes of local news before heading out the … Continue reading Good Morning Maryland: Owl Media Spotlighted by WMAR-2 News
The Art of Observation
Photography by Merrick Chojnacki / Owl Staff The Art of Observation is more than just pointing a camera and pressing the shutter; it requires extreme attention to light, composition, and the smallest of details. Introducing Abigail Inskeep, a local photographer based in Maryland, whose work exemplifies this delicate balance with a keen eye for both … Continue reading The Art of Observation
Separation Anxiety: The Effects of Divorce
Article and Photography by Kalise Huber | Owl Staff According to the Center for Disease and Control Prevention, roughly 50% of American children have separated parents. In 2020 I was met with a devastatingly difficult choice at 14 years old. One of my options was to move with my dad and stepbrother to Florida. My … Continue reading Separation Anxiety: The Effects of Divorce
Young Men Are Losing More Than Time to Social Media: An Op-Ed
Article by Caleb Anderson | Photography by Milan Deravin | Owl Staff The average teenage boy spends roughly 4.4 hours on social media per day according to a survey conducted by Gallup. Systematic, calculated, and intentional. A couple words that describe the cunning algorithms of social media, especially those that host short form content. These … Continue reading Young Men Are Losing More Than Time to Social Media: An Op-Ed
A Betsy-Tacy Story: A Tribute to a Special Kitty
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Betsy is in her element, exploring the trails around Tacy's childhood cabin in Street, MD. When I was seven years old, my father came up with a “check” system to help motivate me to do chores. If I reached fifty checks then I could buy a new outfit. I had … Continue reading A Betsy-Tacy Story: A Tribute to a Special Kitty
Everyday Views Through a Viewfinder
Photography by Mackenzie Cooney | Owl Staff My record player from fifth grade collects dust as the years go on. I helped my sister paint this bottle of wine for her wedding, and I keep pieces of every photographic memory on my dresser. My CDs are stacked vertically so they stand out from the rest … Continue reading Everyday Views Through a Viewfinder
Owl Media Shatters Records with Eighteen National Award Nominations
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff Fall 2025 Owl Media Staff from left to right: Nneka Iweanya, Javier Benjamin, Brendan Flanagan, Brooklynn Brown, Tacy Brown, Colin Lowry, Abbie Krass, Claudia Brown, Ann Mervin, Mackenzie Cooney. Owl Media, the student multimedia publication of Harford Community College, has been recognized as national finalists for a record-breaking … Continue reading Owl Media Shatters Records with Eighteen National Award Nominations
A Daughter’s Testimony: Remembering Rachel Morin
Article by Violet Custer | Guest Contributer A precious mother-daughter moment between Rachel Morin and her daughter, Violet. Three years ago today, April 5th 2023, Rachel Morin's life was taken on the Ma & Pa trail in Bel Air, Maryland. This tragedy drastically affected her family, friends, and the Harford County community. Most importantly, the … Continue reading A Daughter’s Testimony: Remembering Rachel Morin
One Year Later: Looking Back at the Historic No Kings Protests
Article by Eleni Fotis | Owl Staff Protesters begin to gather on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. On June 14, 2025, millions of Americans gathered in cities and towns across the United States for what became the largest single-day protest in modern American history. Organized under the No Kings movement, demonstrations took place at more than … Continue reading One Year Later: Looking Back at the Historic No Kings Protests
Insight from an Intern
Article by Colin Lowry | Owl Staff From left to right: Faras, Brendan Flanagan, Eleni Fotis, Tacy Brown, Asia Nino, Peter Dennis, Hannah Henson, Colin Lowry, Ann Mervin, Alanna Hutton, Brooklynn Brown, Javier Benjamin, Claudia Brown What an interesting year it has been at Owl Media. From playing a supporting role in the fall semester, … Continue reading Insight from an Intern