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
Journey to Jerusalem Mills
Photography by Cayden Hagy | Owl Staff Located at 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville MD, Jerusalem Mill Village is a cozy living history museum open to all. The road to Jerusalem Mill is as serene as it is scenic. The bubbling brook cultivates a relaxing atmosphere amidst the trees and foliage. The rushing waters can provide … Continue reading Journey to Jerusalem Mills
50 States and Counting?: Western Maryland Group Fights to Secede
Article by Henry Baumgart & Sydney Gaeth | Photo Illustrations by Kelsey Stephenson | Owl Staff Many people associate Western Maryland with its beautiful mountains and rolling hills — not with civil unrest. However, a concerned local group is upset over gun control and high taxes and has been fighting to become its own state … Continue reading 50 States and Counting?: Western Maryland Group Fights to Secede
A Night in a Tree House
Article by Samantha Hauf & Matt Tennyson | Owl Staff The newly designed and custom-built "Hobbit House" was inspired by The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Maple Tree Campground may seem like an unusual vacation spot, but for many vacationers, sleeping in a tree house surrounded by nature is just the getaway they need. Only … Continue reading A Night in a Tree House
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
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
Peace, Love, and Crabs in Maryland
Article and Photography by Will Martin | Owl Staff Before you start planning vacations this summer, you can have an early taste of the seaside! Located in Abingdon, Joe’s Crab Shack has existed long before coming to the neighborhood, but continues to serve great seafood and service whilst proudly displaying their motto on employees’ shirts: … Continue reading Peace, Love, and Crabs in Maryland