Article by David Walker | Owl Staff Sam Demelo, an engineer at Aberdeen Proving Ground, returned to the classroom to expand his writing skills and explore new interests. Harford Community College brings together students from all walks of life, each with their own goals, experiences and reasons for returning to the classroom. For some, college … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Just Go With the Pivots
Student Spotlight: A Mother’s Journey Back to the Classroom
Article by Merrick Chojnacki | Owl Staff As a multimedia journalism student, Heather Perez worked on a news video about the presidential election that won a national Pinnacle award. As a mother of six, Heather Perez’s journey through college has been anything but conventional. Over the course of 12 years, she has navigated motherhood, personal … Continue reading Student Spotlight: A Mother’s Journey Back to the Classroom
Rage Against Addiction: Supporting Recovery in Harford County
Article by Erin Piscitelli | Photography by Alanna Hutton | Owl Staff According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, 22 young Americans die from a drug overdose every week. The opioid crisis has affected communities across the country, and Harford County is no exception. For individuals struggling with addiction, as well as those who have loved … Continue reading Rage Against Addiction: Supporting Recovery in Harford County
Good Morning Maryland: Owl Media Spotlighted by WMAR-2 News
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