Article by Claudia Brown |Owl Staff Rachel Morin (left) pictured next to Owl Media's Chief Advisor, Claudia Brown (right). On April 14, a Harford County jury found Victor Martinez-Hernandez guilty for the murder of Rachel Morin. A Bel Air resident, Rachel volunteered for Owl Media as a cover model and aspired to be an editor. … Continue reading The Rachel I Knew
It’s Never Too Late: A Fifty Year Old’s Experience at HCC
Article by Tina Hockaday | Owl Staff Cathy Bendis (left) and Tina Hockaday (right) stand in front of an HCPS School Bus. I love my job, and I realize how much of a privilege it is to say that. My name is Tina Hockaday, and I am a Transportation Coordinator with the Harford County Public … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late: A Fifty Year Old’s Experience at HCC
From the Advisor’s Desk: Remembering 14 Years
Article by Claudia Brown | Owl Staff Owl Magazine's 2011-2012 staff transformed the College's newspaper into an award-winning glossy magazine. Fourteen years ago on January 4, 2010, I worked my first day as newspaper advisor to “The Harford Owl.” It's hard to believe it has been nearly a decade and a half since the students … Continue reading From the Advisor’s Desk: Remembering 14 Years
Reflecting On A Year With Owl Media
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff Two of the most impactful people Brendan (left) met during his spring internship with Owl Media were Brianna Skrivanek (middle) and Claudia Brown (right). Sometimes, the most important experiences in life are the ones you don't expect to be. For me, it was joining the staff of Owl … Continue reading Reflecting On A Year With Owl Media
Anna Rendina: An Angel On Earth
Article & Photography by Abigail Field | Owl Staff Anna Rendina makes a positive impact on everyone around her. Who is your “Angel on earth”? Is it a parent? A friend? A teacher? Mine is an 86-year-old, Italian, 4-foot 11-inch woman, named Anna Rendina. “Angel on earth? You’re joking.” Anna sips her espresso. “Don’t mislead … Continue reading Anna Rendina: An Angel On Earth
HDG Fitness Center: The Place to Achieve Your Goals
Article by Savion Johnson & Photography by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff The Havre de Grace Fitness Center invites the community to improve themselves. Self-esteem, mental and physical health, time management, and goal setting. Fitness can improve all of these qualities and more. Pursuing fitness goals can often guide people to a place, such as … Continue reading HDG Fitness Center: The Place to Achieve Your Goals
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
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!
From the Advisor’s Desk: Becoming Chief Advisor
Article by Brianna Skrivanek | Owl Staff Meet Owl Media's Interim Chief Advisor, Brianna Skrivanek! Hi! I’m Brianna Skrivanek, Owl Media’s Interim Chief Advisor. I first got involved with HCC’s student publication, formerly known as Owl Magazine, in 2018. It wasn’t until my internship in early 2020 that I fully joined the staff and shortly … Continue reading From the Advisor’s Desk: Becoming Chief Advisor