Article by Renee Scutti & Photography by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff WHFC's Paul Chuffo positively impacts HCC students interested in working with the radio. Do you know someone who has really encouraged you? For me, that person is Paul Chuffo. Radio was very new to me when I started at HCC. He took the … Continue reading Paul Chuffo: Making An Impact On Students Through Radio
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
Recapping The Owlsy Awards 2023
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff Owl Media's Owlsy Awards is an annual event that highlights student work. The 2023 Owlsy Awards took place in May, and many projects from throughout the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters were recognized for their excellence. The Owlsy Awards are an annual ceremony hosted by Owl Media … Continue reading Recapping The Owlsy Awards 2023
Inside HCC’s Photography Department
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff For more than four decades, HCC's photography department has been giving students the opportunity and resources to express their artistic minds in new and creative ways. Stephen McFillin, one of Owl Media's photographers, wanted to get a behind-the-scenes look into the department and ask students and staff about … Continue reading Inside HCC’s Photography Department
Meet Tracy Smith!
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff Meet Tracy Smith, who will be teaching Intro to Journalism at HCC this semester! This semester, Intro to Journalism will be taught by former Owl Magazine staff member, Tracy Smith. Owl Media asked her a few questions about her return to HCC. "To return to HCC as a … Continue reading Meet Tracy Smith!
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
HCC’s Unsung Heroes
Article & Photography by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff A side view of a building on HCC's campus, a symbol of perseverance and possibility to many who attend. There are people throughout history who made historic accomplishments that still guide us to this day. However, there are some who were never recognized for their achievements … Continue reading HCC’s Unsung Heroes
Aspiring Journalists in the Making: A Look Back at a Semester of MC-208
Article by Summer Grace | Owl Media Owl Media is recruiting for the fall semester, check out these flyers all over campus! If you enjoy videography, design, photography, or writing, then MC-208: Multimedia Journalism I is for you. MC-208 is only offered in the spring. Although it is a part of the journalism track, it’s … Continue reading Aspiring Journalists in the Making: A Look Back at a Semester of MC-208
Taking One for the Team: The Mental Health Crisis Among College Athletes
Article by Paige Clark | Owl Staff The additional stress that student-athletes feel can push them to a breaking point. Lauren Bernett, catcher for James Madison University Dukes Softball, was named Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Rookie of the Week her freshman year as well. She also made the 2020 JMU fall Dean’s List at JMU … Continue reading Taking One for the Team: The Mental Health Crisis Among College Athletes