An Organization’s Fight Against Human Trafficking Article by Brianna Skrivanek | Owl Staff Maryland has been described by both victims and traffickers as a “goldmine” for human trafficking. Hopelessness, depression, immense guilt, no sense of self appreciation, and being fearful of every stranger- these are some of the more prominent emotions that occur in victims of human trafficking … Continue reading Dignified and Free
Slavery in Modern America
Article by Anira O’Bannon | Photography by Kristina McComas | Owl Staff Angel was 22 years old when she came across a tempting job advertisement on Craigslist. The job presented itself as a harmless gig, a “tasteful” photo-shoot. But Angel soon found out there was more behind it. Responding to that ad turned her reality … Continue reading Slavery in Modern America
From Victim to Advocate: The Elizabeth Smart Interview
Article by John Morin | Photography by Joshua Eller | Owl Staff Fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Smart was sound asleep when a man climbed in through a window of her Utah home and made his way to her room. Led by knife-point out of the house, Smart vanished into the dark woods, not to be seen again … Continue reading From Victim to Advocate: The Elizabeth Smart Interview