Article by Imani R. Lewis and Nadia Kaczkowski | Owl Staff Has loss of transportation, birth of a child, or unemployment kept you from completing your education? If so, you're part of a nationwide trend. Of four-year and two-year institutions, average national retention rates- the number of students completing their degrees-have gone down as much … Continue reading Is Unemployment Keeping You From Graduation?: Harford Initiatives Pledge to Increase Student Retention Rates
The Beauty Around You: Student Artwork at HCC
Article by Joshua Eller | Photography by Michael Muccioli and Joshua Eller | Owl Staff A visitor examines artwork at the 2011 Student Exhibition Opening. A black and white photo of a woman sitting on her porch stares from the wall of photos to visitors of the gallery. While it looks like it could be … Continue reading The Beauty Around You: Student Artwork at HCC
Owl Cove: Poetry
DREAMER By Gary Matthews | Owl Staff I've seen you beforeBut I don't know whereWasn't it you one day that was doing some hairWasn't it you that walked by me outside of the storeIt must be you the girl that I simply adoreI don't know what to thinkAm I losing my mindWhat do I do … Continue reading Owl Cove: Poetry
Honest Gamer’s Review of Gears of War 3
Article by Tim Dekowski | Photography by Joshua Eller | Owl Staff Tim Dekowski gives Gears of War 3 a 9.5 out of 10. Have you ever dreamt of destroying underground aliens in a squad of trained military personnel? How about blowing everything to bits with futuristic weapons in an extremely realistic environment? Released in … Continue reading Honest Gamer’s Review of Gears of War 3
Fisherman’s Catch: A Taste of the Sea in Forest Hill
Article and Photography by James Elliott | Owl Staff For lunch time, you can grab a Cajun chicken. caesar salad for just $7.95. Fisherman's Catch is a restaurant that isn't really flashy or large but has a comfortable family atmosphere with quality food that is affordable and will keep you coming back for more. Located … Continue reading Fisherman’s Catch: A Taste of the Sea in Forest Hill
Album Review: Mat Kearney – Young Love
Article by Natalie Corcoran | Photography by Jennifer Lewis | Owl Staff Young Love is the newest release from artist Mat Kearney. In 2006, Mat released Nothing Left to Lose, and in 2009, City of Black & White, which reached the top 15 on the Billboard Charts. His songs can be heard on Grey's Anatomy, … Continue reading Album Review: Mat Kearney – Young Love
Broken, Busted, and Beautiful: A Night at The Ottobar
Article by Matt Dippel | Photography by Jennifer Lewis | Owl Staff Timmy Pain gears up the crowd for an energetic night at The Ottobar. The Ottobar, along with The Charm City Art Space, is another venue that holds a place in my heart. The handful of shows I have attended at The Ottobar have … Continue reading Broken, Busted, and Beautiful: A Night at The Ottobar