Article by Drew McNally & Photography by Steph Perkins | Owl Staff Serena was a rescue from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and relocated to Maryland last year. Working with a rescue is emotional, difficult, yet rewarding. I rescued my dog Cason from Aspire Rescue Coalition in January of 2019. After the amazing experience, I contacted … Continue reading Aspire Rescue Coalition: The Gift Of A Second Chance
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
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: A Decade of Experience
Article by Stephanie Perkins | Owl Staff Meet Owl Media Content Advisor Stephanie Perkins! Hi! I'm Stephanie Perkins, the current Content Advisor for Owl Media. I was first involved with the publication in 2010 when it was originally The Harford Owl. I held many positions over my years on staff from Managing Editor to Chief … Continue reading From the Advisor’s Desk: A Decade of Experience
Music is the Hidden Hero
Photo Series by Courtney Lebrun | Owl Media Music is present in many aspects of life. Whether you're looking for it or not, music will always find a way to inspire. The best things in your life will sparkle. Music will always lead to a bright future. Day and night, music will always be there. … Continue reading Music is the Hidden Hero
Malik Tyler: A Man of Many Talents
Article by Nick DeMent | Owl Staff Malik Tyler wears many hats: HCC alum, veteran, real estate agent, and author. Malik Tyler, a 2016 Mass Communications graduate of Harford Community College, has been quite busy since the day he walked that venerated stage and received his degree. Since then, Malik has joined the Air Force, … Continue reading Malik Tyler: A Man of Many Talents
Dude, Where’s My Destiny?
Article by Roger Newcomb | Owl Staff Owl staff member Roger Newcomb says following his destiny has led him to places he never would have imagined. When I google the word “destiny,” the first thing that comes up is information regarding a video game called “Destiny.” Upon further review, these two definitions can be found … Continue reading Dude, Where’s My Destiny?
Lessons From a 99-Year-Old
Article by Roger Newcomb | Owl Staff Roger Newcomb has learned many things about life and living from 99 year-old "Cassetti." “How old are you?,” asked Aurora upon meeting me for the first time at her son’s house. “Who me? I’m fifty,” I answered. This exceptionally cognizant, ninety-nine-year-old woman, as she’s cleaning the top of a staircase, stops … Continue reading Lessons From a 99-Year-Old
From the Advisor’s Desk
Article by Brianna Skrivanek | Owl Staff Hi! I’m Brianna Skrivanek, the current Technical Advisor for Owl Media. 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 after took on the role of … Continue reading From the Advisor’s Desk
Owl Media: A Dream in the Making
Article by Nick DeMent | Owl Staff Owl Media's staff celebrated the end of an era and the start of a new one at the official sendoff to Owl Magazine in HCC'S Blackbox Theatre on November 19, 2022. 2011 would see a change in HCC’s journalism publication, then a newspaper, called The Harford Owl. This … Continue reading Owl Media: A Dream in the Making