Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff On August 4, family, friends, and members of the community gathered on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air to remember and honor the life of Rachel Morin, who lost her life on the trail nearly one year earlier. Photos of Rachel Morin throughout her life were … Continue reading Remembering Rachel Morin One Year Later
Wildlife in Focus
Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff A small collection of some of the wildlife I've come across in my travels. A female cardinal perches atop a birch tree. This horse felt comfortable enough to get up close and personal. A squirrel scavenges for their next meal. This heron waits above the water in search … Continue reading Wildlife in Focus
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
Brendan Flanagan: From Owl Media Intern to Editor in Chief
Article by D'Asya Nelson & Photography by Brendan Hester | Owl Staff Owl Media's new Editor-in-Chief, Brendan Flanagan. From an early age, Brendan Flanagan wanted to entertain. He started a YouTube channel in 2012, which is still running today! Going into college at HCC, Flanagan wasn't sure which path he wanted to take. It took … Continue reading Brendan Flanagan: From Owl Media Intern to Editor in Chief
Alumni Spotlight: “The Deep House DJ”
Article by D'Asya Nelson | Owl Staff HCC Alumni Brandon Tavernier brought his DJ talents to the launch of Owl Media. DJs, disc jockeys who play recorded music for an audience, have always been essential to events. Brandon Tavernier is an HCC alumni who DJs in his free time. He began producing music in 2015 … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: “The Deep House DJ”
Drumming Up Business in Havre De Grace
Article and Photography by Jennie Hall-Frantz | Owl Staff Havre De Grace is one of the oldest American small towns since the nation won its independence. With my eyes closed, I beat to the rhythm of the other drums in the drum circle. My fingers touch the drum in various places, creating a flurry of unique sounds. … Continue reading Drumming Up Business in Havre De Grace
Richard Bennett: A Joppatowne Legend
Article by Kadalena Housley | Owl Staff Richard Bennett dressed as Santa Claus for Joppatowne Lion's Club. Christmas time in Joppatowne is what one would imagine in every typical Hallmark Christmas movie. A December winter breeze and Christmas lights winking at the cheerful folks, smiles that radiate holiday joy and parents taking photos of their shy yet smiling … Continue reading Richard Bennett: A Joppatowne Legend
“A New Noise” Reinvigorates the Local Alternative Music Scene
Article by Samantha Cox | Owl Staff Local musicians perform at the Bel Air Armory. A crowd fills, lights go dark, the stage shines green and blue as the musicians start the show. The sounds of Vendetta’s electric guitars and drums fill the venue as the crowd dances throughout. Vendetta, a local alternative rock band, headlined a project … Continue reading “A New Noise” Reinvigorates the Local Alternative Music Scene
Behind the Scenes of “Beach Trip on a Budget”: Memories from Ocean City
Article by Jennie Hall-Frantz | Owl Staff HCC students from left to right: Jennie Hall-Frantz, Roger Newcomb, and Luke Teigue and Journalism Club Advisor Claudia Brown. Ocean City. Some may take it for granted, but for me, it is a paradise. I lived here from 1986-1987, working at the Gold Coast and Ocean Plaza Mall for … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of “Beach Trip on a Budget”: Memories from Ocean City
Havre de Grace Remembers a Local Legend
Article and Photography by D'Asya Nelson | Owl Staff Ernest Burke was the first Black Marine to fight in World War II. In addition, he is best remembered for his time playing on the Baltimore Elite Giants. In 2021, he was honored with a statue in Havre de Grace, Maryland, 97 years after his birth. … Continue reading Havre de Grace Remembers a Local Legend