Article by Nicole Ryan | Owl Staff Owl Media staff members celebrate Halloween by wearing creative costumes. Halloween, a holiday full of sweets, over-the-top costumes, and spooky stories but, how did it come to be? Halloween is a very popular holiday with a rich history full of stories, traditions, and important figures but, many people know … Continue reading From Bonfires to Jack-o-Lanterns: Reflections on the History of Halloween
Stellar Con: Convention Life at HCC
Photography by Jeremiah Jackson | Owl Staff Every year, HCC's APGFCU Arena is the host of Transcendent Events' Stellar Con, an event held to unite pop culture fans. Hundreds of people gather to celebrate everything pop culture. People of all ages come out to experience this event. Many people, known as vendors, decide to sell … Continue reading Stellar Con: Convention Life at HCC
Otakon: Bringing Fans Together in DC
Photo Series by Brendan Hester | Owl Staff Every year, fans gather together to celebrate Asian pop culture at Otakon, a convention held in Washington D.C. Cosplayers meet up for a group shot in front of an Otakon backdrop. Cosplayers use a variety of materials to construct their own costumes. The game room features many … Continue reading Otakon: Bringing Fans Together in DC