Article by Caleb Anderson | Photography by Milan Deravin | Owl Staff The average teenage boy spends roughly 4.4 hours on social media per day according to a survey conducted by Gallup. Systematic, calculated, and intentional. A couple words that describe the cunning algorithms of social media, especially those that host short form content. These … Continue reading Young Men Are Losing More Than Time to Social Media: An Op-Ed
Everyday Views Through a Viewfinder
Photography by Mackenzie Cooney | Owl Staff My record player from fifth grade collects dust as the years go on. I helped my sister paint this bottle of wine for her wedding, and I keep pieces of every photographic memory on my dresser. My CDs are stacked vertically so they stand out from the rest … Continue reading Everyday Views Through a Viewfinder
Owl Media Shatters Records with Eighteen National Award Nominations
Article by Brendan Flanagan | Owl Staff Fall 2025 Owl Media Staff from left to right: Nneka Iweanya, Javier Benjamin, Brendan Flanagan, Brooklynn Brown, Tacy Brown, Colin Lowry, Abbie Krass, Claudia Brown, Ann Mervin, Mackenzie Cooney. Owl Media, the student multimedia publication of Harford Community College, has been recognized as national finalists for a record-breaking … Continue reading Owl Media Shatters Records with Eighteen National Award Nominations
Insight from an Intern
Article by Colin Lowry | Owl Staff From left to right: Faras, Brendan Flanagan, Eleni Fotis, Tacy Brown, Asia Nino, Peter Dennis, Hannah Henson, Colin Lowry, Ann Mervin, Alanna Hutton, Brooklynn Brown, Javier Benjamin, Claudia Brown What an interesting year it has been at Owl Media. From playing a supporting role in the fall semester, … Continue reading Insight from an Intern
Behind The Lens: Exploring the Passion of Filmmaking
Photography by Javier Benjamin | Owl Staff Javier's first major role while working on a film set was doing behind the scenes photography. Most people complain about standing for certain amount of time, but Javier did not mind holding the boom mic while the sound mixer checked for quality issues. As a Script Supervisor for … Continue reading Behind The Lens: Exploring the Passion of Filmmaking
A Look Back on Luke Teigue’s Time as Owl Media Editor
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff Usually the one capturing the moment, Luke pauses for a photo in Washington, D.C. For Owl Media, saying goodbye to a longtime member is never easy. This semester, the staff says farewell to Luke Teigue, a dedicated journalist, photographer, and leader whose impact on the organization will be … Continue reading A Look Back on Luke Teigue’s Time as Owl Media Editor
Vegan Diaries: Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
Article & Photography by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff As a vegetarian, I loved this appetizer at the "Mint Room," in Bel Air, Maryland. Growing up vegetarian in the middle of nowhere Harford County wasn't always easy. I loved the food I ate and never felt like I was missing out, but socially, it could … Continue reading Vegan Diaries: Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet
In Search of My Tribe: Professor Claudia Brown Debuts One-Woman Show at Charm City Fringe Festival
Article by Alanna Hutton | Owl Staff Professor Claudia Brown (second from left) wrote a show about Burning Man while pursuing her theater performance degree at HCC. Journalism student Peter Dennis (left) is the show tech. The show includes 11 audience volunteers, and "cast photos" are taken at the conclusion of each performance. There was … Continue reading In Search of My Tribe: Professor Claudia Brown Debuts One-Woman Show at Charm City Fringe Festival
Owl Media Takes on Manhattan
Article by Tacy Brown | Owl Staff From left to right: Ann Mervin, Brooklyn Brown, Eleni Fotis, Alanna Hutton, Kalise Huber, Javier Benjamin, Tacy Brown, Claudia Brown, and Colin Lowry. Owl Media had a fantastic time during their trip to Times Square, New York City for the 2025-2026 Apple Awards sponsored by the College Media … Continue reading Owl Media Takes on Manhattan
Success Through Self-Care: Put Yourself First
Article by Asia Nino | Owl Staff Watching the sun set at Flying Point Park is Jenea Seaberry's favorite place to decompress. Here we go, another Monday. The start to a new week of juggling early mornings, work, parenting, school assignments, and everything in between. Sometimes, it feels like a cup of coffee, extra sugar … Continue reading Success Through Self-Care: Put Yourself First