Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Usually the one capturing the moment, Luke pauses for a photo in Washington, D.C. For Owl Media, saying goodbye to a longtime member is never easy. This semester, the staff says farewell to Luke Teigue, a dedicated journalist, photographer, and leader whose impact on the organization will be … Continue reading A Look Back on Luke Teigue’s Time as Owl Media Editor
Vegan Diaries: Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
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 … 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
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
Journey to Self-Acceptance: What Black History Month Means to Me
Article by Alanna Hutton | Photography by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Alanna Hutton finds inspiration from Princess Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. As a biracial woman, Black History Month has helped me learn and grow on my journey to self acceptance. I am African-American with some Nigerian background. At the age of five, I … Continue reading Journey to Self-Acceptance: What Black History Month Means to Me
Ice Chronicles: A Student’s Figure Skating Journey
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Tacy's first figure skating competition at four years old, standing on the podium with her 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
Welcome Back!
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff From left to right: Nneka Iweanya, Brooklynn Brown, Javier Benjamin, Abbie Krass, Tacy Brown, Claudia Brown, Ann Mervin, Tyler Caswell, Mackenzie Cooney, Brendan Flanagan As the president of Owl Media's journalism club, I want to welcome all students coming back to Harford Community College's campus this winter. This … Continue reading Welcome Back!