Article by Derek Roy | Owl Staff Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was one of many speakers at the "Defeat the Mandates" rally in Washington, D.C., which Owl Media was in attendance to cover on January 23, 2022. Note: This article shares the opinion of the writer and is not a reflection of views held by Owl … Continue reading Why I Think an Autism Registry is Ridiculous: An Op-Ed
Reflections on Inauguration Day: An Op-Ed
Article & Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff On the day of the presidential inauguration, the road through Chinatown all the way to the Capital One Arena was lined with protesters, police, and miles of barricades. Note: This article shares the opinion of the writer and is not a reflection of views held by Owl … Continue reading Reflections on Inauguration Day: An Op-Ed
Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C.
Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff Thousands travelled to Washington, D.C. on Inauguration Day to attend the ceremony at Capital One Arena, but many were turned away at the door due to capacity restrictions. Secret Service, Metropolitan Police, and the National Guard lined the streets surrounding the Capitol. Several metro stations were also closed … Continue reading Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C.
Cornerstone of Change: The Power of Peaceful Protest
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff HCC Alum Danielle Frater and Tacy Brown at the 2017 Women's March on Washington. "I would participate in another march if it's for a good cause because the people who are in the wrong need to be shown that not everyone is behind them." This is a quote … Continue reading Cornerstone of Change: The Power of Peaceful Protest
Voices of the 2024 Presidential Election
Article & Photography by Gabriel Bassford |Owl Staff The American Flag is a reminder of the importance of voting on Election Day. Owl Media took to the streets of Harford Community College, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Main Street, Bel Air to hear thoughts on the upcoming Presidential Election. We interviewed students and employees from our … Continue reading Voices of the 2024 Presidential Election
2024 Encampments: Students Protest for Palestine
Photography by Luke Teigue | Owl Staff Throughout the spring of 2024, pro-Palestine encampments and protests have been held on campus grounds at universities across the United States, Europe, Canada, and several other nations. Students and protestors at Johns Hopkins University gathered under the Palestinian flag to hear student speakers. Some of the facilities at … Continue reading 2024 Encampments: Students Protest for Palestine
Sofia McCoy: Insights from a Photographer
Article by Remi Yeung | Owl Staff Meet Owl Media's Photographer, Sofia McCoy. Fake news. Political bias. That is how most people feel about the way mainstream media operates in modern America. Sofia McCoy wants to change that by working towards a career in politics and government by majoring in Political Science. McCoy accepted the position … Continue reading Sofia McCoy: Insights from a Photographer
Why I am Voting on November 8th: How Cannabis Surprised Me and Proved My Doctor Wrong
Article and Photography by Jennie Hall-Frantz | Owl Staff Jennie Hall-Frantz uses marijuana medicinally for scoliosis, fibromyalgia, and herniated discs Four years ago, I began my journey with medical cannabis. I was afraid to tell people, however, because I didn’t want to be judged. I’ve heard the same thing from other people that smoke, but … Continue reading Why I am Voting on November 8th: How Cannabis Surprised Me and Proved My Doctor Wrong
Revolutionary Generation
Article by David Dinan | Owl Staff While the music video flashes between footage of political violence—from the 1960s unrest showing water cannons blasting crowds as police dogs bite protestors’ limbs, to video from 2020 showing police pepper-spraying protestors—Chuck D’s voice cuts through and summarizes his message to Maryland’s black youth; “Fight the Power!” The … Continue reading Revolutionary Generation
2020 March on Washington
Article and Photography by Matt Hubbard | Owl Staff Upon my arrival in Washington, D.C, I noticed that there was a relatively strong smell of cut wood in the air. This was particularly strange to me give that this is a city with little to no trees. Once I began moving towards the protest area, … Continue reading 2020 March on Washington