Article by Steven Hyde | Owl Staff Most people know someone who has been affected by the global pandemic, whether for better or worse. Meet Tabbie Horner, a local EMT and frontline worker for a private ambulance company in Parkville, Maryland. She has served her community for the past two years as an EMT and … Continue reading Tabbie Horner: A Pandemic Frontline Warrior
Just In Case
Article by Audrey Merkel | Photography by Caroline Cooney | Owl Staff April Thomas, Business Management major at HCC, gained a new perspective on emergency preparedness when a massive tree fell into her home one day in 2009, injuring her parents and children. "Our entire house was condemned and we were homeless. That was my … Continue reading Just In Case
A Week Without Meat
Article by Darian Weldon | Photography by Caroline Cooney | Owl Staff Last night I dreamt about eating beef teriyaki. I could taste the sweet savoriness of the meat; I could feel the sauce on my lips. When I woke up, my stomach was rumbling and growling, and nothing short of a meaty meal would … Continue reading A Week Without Meat
Snack Attack!: Battling Hidden Ingredients
Article by Sydney Gaeth | Photography by Neil Harman | Owl Staff Somewhere in the mess of advertisements that claim to “blast those last few pounds” or help you “lose 10 pounds in 60 seconds” there is the truth. For the longest time, I was one of those people who took marketing as the whole … Continue reading Snack Attack!: Battling Hidden Ingredients
Food to Boost Your Mood
Article & Photography by Faras Aamir | Owl Staff “You are what you eat.” Sound familiar? We’ve been hearing this for ages but research suggests that the phrase can be taken literally when comparing it to your state of mind. Mood and energy are interconnected. The foods you choose have a heavy impact on your … Continue reading Food to Boost Your Mood
Budget Gourmet
Article by Nick DeMent | Photography by Neil Harman | Owl Staff Savory sizzling chicken, sweet, sautéed sprouts, and rich renewing rice are slowly filling your senses with a hunger-arousing aroma. Your empty stomach turns with delight as the scent sails up your nose. You hear a voice coming from the bowels of your inner … Continue reading Budget Gourmet
Junk Food Jocks: Athletes Strike Out Promoting Unhealthy Diets
Article by Rashard Davis | Photography by Neil Harman | Owl Staff Growing up, I was a huge Terrell Owens fan, especially when he was a member of my favorite NFL team, the San Francisco 49ers. I not only watched him because of his abilities on the field, but also because I saw that he … Continue reading Junk Food Jocks: Athletes Strike Out Promoting Unhealthy Diets
What is NORML?: Harford County Chapter Advocates for Marijuana Reform
Article by Rachel Mitchell | Photography by Matt Tennyson | Owl Staff The name Eminem isn’t just a popular rap artist — it’s also the name of a particular strain of marijuana offered at Ballpark Dispensary in Colorado. In addition to Eminem, other strains of marijuana, such as Glass Slipper, Sour Diesel, Lemon G13 Haze, … Continue reading What is NORML?: Harford County Chapter Advocates for Marijuana Reform
Backyard Medicine: The Power of Plants
Article by Matt Tennyson | Photography by Matt Tennyson & Joshua Eller | Owl Staff In the race to find the answers to our modern ailments, we often turn to the pharmaceutical industry for an easy, quick fix. The unfortunate consequence of this is that we’re often taking pills that we don’t need. Daniel R. … Continue reading Backyard Medicine: The Power of Plants
Pesticides…In My Food?: Discovering Unlabeled GMOs
Article & Photography by John Parks | Owl Staff It’s early in the morning; you’re late for work, tired, and need something to eat. You decide to pour yourself a bowl of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, munch them down, and rush out the door. This might be something you do on a daily basis, but did … Continue reading Pesticides…In My Food?: Discovering Unlabeled GMOs