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

The Baltimore Uprising: An Inside Look at the 2015 Protests

Article by Matt Tennyson | Additional Reporting by Laura Milcarzyk | Photography by Neil Harman | Owl Staff Protest signs, drums, megaphones, and people marching in solidarity — the people of Baltimore have united over a common goal. When Freddie Gray was pronounced dead on April 19, 2015 after police used excessive force to detain … Continue reading The Baltimore Uprising: An Inside Look at the 2015 Protests

Common Concerns with Common Core

Article by Owl Magazine's Editorial Staff | Additional Reporting by Megan Dell | Photography by Faras Aamir | Owl Staff “Parents, take control… If you have questions, confront them!” Robert Small, an Ellicott City resident and parent, voices his concerns about the Common Core academic standards at a 2013 meeting between parents and the Maryland … Continue reading Common Concerns with Common Core

What is NORML?: Harford County Chapter Advocates for Marijuana Reform

Article by Rachel Mitchell | Photography by Matt Tennyson | Owl Staff The name Eminem isn’t just a popular rap artist — it’s also the name of a particular strain of marijuana offered at Ballpark Dispensary in Colorado. In addition to Eminem, other strains of marijuana, such as Glass Slipper, Sour Diesel, Lemon G13 Haze, … Continue reading What is NORML?: Harford County Chapter Advocates for Marijuana Reform

Black Friday Blackout: Turning Off Greed, Turning On Tradition

Article by Becca McLhinney | Photography by Faras Aamir | Owl Staff Year after year, the meaning of the holiday season seems to get lost amongst the pushing and shoving of extreme holiday shoppers. My family celebrates each Thanksgiving around the dining room table filled with Thanksgiving staples. Instead of saying our thanks, my family … Continue reading Black Friday Blackout: Turning Off Greed, Turning On Tradition