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
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
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
Behind The Lens: Exploring the Passion of Filmmaking
Photography by Javier Benjamin | Owl Staff Javier's first major role while working on a film set was doing behind the scenes photography. Most people complain about standing for certain amount of time, but Javier did not mind holding the boom mic while the sound mixer checked for quality issues. As a Script Supervisor for … Continue reading Behind The Lens: Exploring the Passion of Filmmaking
A Look Back on Luke Teigue’s Time as Owl Media Editor
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Usually the one capturing the moment, Luke pauses for a photo in Washington, D.C. For Owl Media, saying goodbye to a longtime member is never easy. This semester, the staff says farewell to Luke Teigue, a dedicated journalist, photographer, and leader whose impact on the organization will be … Continue reading A Look Back on Luke Teigue’s Time as Owl Media Editor
Vegan Diaries: Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
Article & Photography by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff As a vegetarian, I loved this appetizer at the "Mint Room," in Bel Air, Maryland. Growing up vegetarian in the middle of nowhere Harford County wasn't always easy. I loved the food I ate and never felt like I was missing out, but socially, it could … Continue reading Vegan Diaries: Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
The Future for the Fighting Owls
Article & Photography by Colin Lowry, Additional Photography by Josh Brethauer | Owl Staff APG Federal Credit Union Arena has been a staple of HCC sports since 2012. For many students at Harford Community College, athletics are more than just games; they’re a vital part of the campus experience. From cheering on the Fighting Owls … Continue reading The Future for the Fighting Owls