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
Tabbie Horner: A Pandemic Frontline Warrior
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
Back to Nature: Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Article & Photography by Jennifer Lewis | Owl Staff Less than two hours away, the daily troubles of life fade after an adventure on the Appalachian Trail. Created in 1937 as a scenic footpath, the 2,181-mile-long path stretches from Georgia to Maine through the Appalachian Mountains. Many college students (myself included) make it a goal … Continue reading Back to Nature: Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Broom’s Bloom Dairy: Harford’s Homemade Ice Cream
Article by Chris Scopelliti | Photography by Nick Rynes | Owl Staff At first glance, I thought it was a barn. Situated in the middle of the farm, no one would guess that this is an eating establishment. I traveled on a gravel road and as I approached the barn and the picnic tables, it … Continue reading Broom’s Bloom Dairy: Harford’s Homemade Ice Cream
Hungry for Sports
Article by Matt Dippel and Joey Privett | Photography by Helen Reimand | Owl Staff The big game is coming on and you’re tired of watching at home; you want to get out and enjoy it with your friends. You want someone to share the same excited or depressed feelings you get when your team … Continue reading Hungry for Sports
Sizzling Bombay: A Taste of Northern India
Article by Kelli Epps | Additional Reporting by John Parks | Photography by Ariana Kim | Owl Staff I have always been adventurous when it comes to experiencing new things, especially food. I’m crazy about spicy food, so I thought my first experience of Indian cuisine would have me seeing fireworks, but that was not … Continue reading Sizzling Bombay: A Taste of Northern India