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
In Search of My Tribe: Professor Claudia Brown Debuts One-Woman Show at Charm City Fringe Festival
Article by Alanna Hutton: Owl Staff Professor Claudia Brown (second from left) wrote a show about Burning Man while pursuing her theater performance degree at HCC. Journalism student Peter Dennis (left) is the show tech. The show includes 11 audience volunteers, and "cast photos" are taken at the conclusion of each performance. There was a … Continue reading In Search of My Tribe: Professor Claudia Brown Debuts One-Woman Show at Charm City Fringe Festival
Owl Media Takes on Manhattan
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff From left to right: Ann Mervin, Brooklyn Brown, Eleni Fotis, Alanna Hutton, Kalise Huber, Javier Benjamin, Tacy Brown, Claudia Brown, and Colin Lowry. Owl Media had a fantastic time during their trip to Times Square, New York City for the 2025-2026 Apple Awards sponsored by the College Media … Continue reading Owl Media Takes on Manhattan
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
A Childhood Lost: Breaking the Cycle of Family Addiction
Article by Ann Mervin | Owl Staff Ann spends time with her brother during childhood, years before the struggles she would later face. Imagine being four years old and seeing one of your parents falling asleep sitting up, cigarette in hand. You think, "What if the cigarette falls again, leaving yet another burn hole?" Will … Continue reading A Childhood Lost: Breaking the Cycle of Family Addiction
Owl Media’s Winning Streak Continues with Five National Awards
Article by Owl Media Staff From left to right: Alanna Hutton, Brooklynn Brown, Kalise Huber, Tacy Brown, Colin Lowry, Javier Benjamin, Ann Mervin, Eleni Fotis, Claudia Brown. Owl Media, the student multimedia publication of Harford Community College, brought back five national awards from the 2025-2026 Apple Awards sponsored by the College Media Association. Owl Media … Continue reading Owl Media’s Winning Streak Continues with Five National Awards
The Alumni Advantage: How Owl Media Preps Students for the Real World
Article by Owl Media Staff Owl Media intern Colin Lowry reads the first Owl Magazine that won a national award, which was for the spread “Crash Course in Counter Culture” by John Morin and Danielle Frater, featuring Rachel Morin on the cover. “My time at the Harford Owl, without a doubt, shaped my career. If … Continue reading The Alumni Advantage: How Owl Media Preps Students for the Real World
Growing Pains: The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year
Article by Josh Brethauer / Photography by Colin Lowry / Owl Staff Josh Brethauer will be graduating this spring with a degree in journalism. I found myself towards the end of my senior year of high school without plans to go to college, or a career or trade in mind. I decided to take a … Continue reading Growing Pains: The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year
Welcome to the New Welcome Center
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff The Chesapeake Welcome Center opened on January 25th, 2026. On the first week of my spring semester, I toured HCC's new Chesapeake Welcome Center. It was a great experience, and I loved checking everything out. When you first walk in and turn to the right, there is a … Continue reading Welcome to the New Welcome Center
Ice Chronicles: A Student’s Figure Skating Journey
Article by Tacy Brown My first figure skating competition at four years old; here I am standing on the podium with my medal. Imagine your first memories being in cold air, sharp blades, and the echo of skates carving the ice. These are the majority of my first memories. My mother was a figure skater … Continue reading Ice Chronicles: A Student’s Figure Skating Journey