Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Pictured left to right: Professor Claudia Brown, Abbey Kraus, Nneka Iweanya, Tacy Brown. On the first day of MC 210, I had no idea what to expect, but I'm glad I gave it a try. MC 210: Introduction to Social Media is a class taught by Professor Claudia … Continue reading A Social Media Lover’s Dream Class: An Inside Look at MC 210: Introduction to Social Media
Spirits and Streets of New Orleans
Photography by Samuel DeMelo | Owl Staff The city of New Orleans transforms from a quiet bustling city full of history, music, and tourists to a packed, high-energy fun filled Halloween night. The spirit of New Orleans can be found at every turn. A quiet night in the French Quarter the night before Halloween. A … Continue reading Spirits and Streets of New Orleans
From Problematic to Unlimited Potential: My Life With Autism
Article by Javier Benjamin | Owl Staff Javier Benjamin celebrates after being recognized for making the president's list during HCC's graduation on May 22, 2025. It all started before the age of four. I was born in Sulzbach-Rosenburg, Germany, on July 17, 2004, and then my family moved back to the United States, where I … Continue reading From Problematic to Unlimited Potential: My Life With Autism
Full Circle: HCC Welcomes Back Faras
by Owl Staff From left to right: Tacy Brown, Abigail Krass, Faras, Nneka Iweanya, Claudia Brown. HCC graduate Faras transformed Owl Magazine with his videography and design skills. A 2015 graduate, he continues to give back to HCC as a guest speaker in the Journalism/New Media and Advertising program. Faras is a multimedia producer, designer, … Continue reading Full Circle: HCC Welcomes Back Faras
Owl Media Reaches Further Heights with Thirteen National Awards
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff From left to right: Nneka Iweanya, Brooklynn Brown, Mackenzie Cooney, Ann Mervin, Tacy Brown, Eleni Fotis, and Claudia Brown. Owl Media, the student multimedia publication of Harford Community College, made history on the national scale, winning awards in 13 different categories at the 2024-2025 Pinnacle Awards sponsored by … Continue reading Owl Media Reaches Further Heights with Thirteen National Awards
Owl Media Makes History with a Record-Breaking Amount of Award Nominations
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff From left to right: Brendan Flanagan, Tacy Brown, Luke Teigue, Kendra Shackleford, and Claudia Brown. Owl Media, the student multimedia publication of Harford Community College formerly known as Owl Magazine, has been recognized as finalists for a record-breaking thirteen categories in the 2024-25 Pinnacle Awards sponsored by the College … Continue reading Owl Media Makes History with a Record-Breaking Amount of Award Nominations
Goodbye, Brianna!
Article by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff Owl Media staff celebrates Brianna's last day as Technical Advisor. At a two-year college, it can sometimes be challenging for a media publication to find staff members amidst the monumental task of balancing exams, work, studying, and social life that most students face on a daily basis. Brianna … Continue reading Goodbye, Brianna!
Strength in Numbers: Providing Academic Support for Arts Students
Article by Christine-Nicole Nyivih | Owl Staff Professor Claudia Brown (center) has supported students and staff at Harford Community College since 1998. According to the National Math + Science Initiative, only 36% of U.S. high school students entering college are prepared for university-level mathematics. Similarly, science classes can also pose a challenge to many students, … Continue reading Strength in Numbers: Providing Academic Support for Arts Students
Baltimore United: Reflections on the Key Bridge Collapse
Article & Photography by Kendra Shackleford | Owl Staff The Francis Scott Key Bridge, named after the writer of the Star Spangled Banner, remained recognizable amidst Baltimore's skyline for 47 years before collapsing one year ago today. The Key Bridge wasn’t just a structure I passed over; it was a constant in my life. It … Continue reading Baltimore United: Reflections on the Key Bridge Collapse
My Perspective on the People’s March: An Op-Ed
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff From left to right: Luke Teigue, Tacy Brown, and Claudia Brown stop for a quick photo while attending the 2025 People’s March in Washington, D.C. Note: This article shares the opinion of the writer and is not a reflection of views held by Owl Media. Just a few … Continue reading My Perspective on the People’s March: An Op-Ed