Photo Series by Brendan Hester | Owl Staff Every year, fans gather together to celebrate Asian pop culture at Otakon, a convention held in Washington D.C. Cosplayers meet up for a group shot in front of an Otakon backdrop. Cosplayers use a variety of materials to construct their own costumes. The game room features many … Continue reading Otakon: Bringing Fans Together in DC
Behind the Scenes of “Beach Trip on a Budget”: Memories from Ocean City
Article by Jennie Hall-Frantz | Owl Staff HCC students from left to right: Jennie Hall-Frantz, Roger Newcomb, and Luke Teigue and Journalism Club Advisor Claudia Brown. Ocean City. Some may take it for granted, but for me, it is a paradise. I lived here from 1986-1987, working at the Gold Coast and Ocean Plaza Mall for … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of “Beach Trip on a Budget”: Memories from Ocean City
Local Music at The Baltimore Soundstage
Photography by Kadelena Messiano | Owl Staff The Oxymorrons may have been the opening act for Grandson, but they quickly stole the show after getting the entire crowd at the sold-out concert to sing along to their hit song Pretty People. Local Baltimore band, The Luvable Idiots hit Soundstage for March Madness this past weekend. The Luvable Idiots … Continue reading Local Music at The Baltimore Soundstage
Havre de Grace: A Local Historic and Cultural Landmark
Photography by Jennie Hall-Frantz | Owl Staff Havre De Grace is one of the oldest American small towns since the nation won its independence. The community comes together in a drum circle to make music and enjoy one another's company. "First Fridays" is an event that runs from May to October, where people from all … Continue reading Havre de Grace: A Local Historic and Cultural Landmark
Journey to Jerusalem Mills
Photography by Cayden Hagy | Owl Staff Located at 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville MD, Jerusalem Mill Village is a cozy living history museum open to all. The road to Jerusalem Mill is as serene as it is scenic. The bubbling brook cultivates a relaxing atmosphere amidst the trees and foliage. The rushing waters can provide … Continue reading Journey to Jerusalem Mills
Skoolie’s in Session
Article by Nate McRoberts Photography by Nate McRoberts | Owl Staff Matt Tennyson and his wife Kara are renovating an old school bus into a home on wheels. Most imagine a school bus transporting students to and from school, but not Matt and Kara Tennyson. The idea of converting a bus into a fully functional … Continue reading Skoolie’s in Session
So Many Roads
Article by Laural Paterini | Photography by Audrey Merkel & Laural Paterini | Owl Staff I'm surrounded by thousands of smiling faces, more than most people have ever seen. The smells of smoke, food, and earth-scented oils fill the air. Colorful clothes and twirling skirts, handmade art, and even dogs mill around the parking lot. … Continue reading So Many Roads
From Bel-Air to Burning Man: A Departure from the Default World
Article by Claudia Brown | Photography by Kenny Reff, Gordon McCracken, Jane Hu, & Claudia Brown | Owl Staff Surrounded by mountains on all sides, thousands of people gather each summer in the Nevada desert and build a city from scratch. This unique experience has fostered a community where self-reliance is key, gifting is the … Continue reading From Bel-Air to Burning Man: A Departure from the Default World
Facing the Mountains: How to Embrace a Life of Adventure
Article and Photography by John Morin | Owl Staff Confessions of an Insomniac It's 3 a.m. and the dogs are back. My traveling companions, Nikolai and Nonki, sleep soundly beside me in the small tent we rented back in Huaraz three days ago. Since then, the tent has proved less than ideal. On our first … Continue reading Facing the Mountains: How to Embrace a Life of Adventure
Traveling Through an Artist’s Perspective
Design and Illustration by Faras Aamir | Owl Staff