Aspire Rescue Coalition: The Gift Of A Second Chance

Article by Drew McNally & Photography by Steph Perkins | Owl Staff Serena was a rescue from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and relocated to Maryland last year. Working with a rescue is emotional, difficult, yet rewarding. I rescued my dog Cason from Aspire Rescue Coalition in January of 2019. After the amazing experience, I contacted … Continue reading Aspire Rescue Coalition: The Gift Of A Second Chance

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

Alumni Spotlight: In the Trenches with Matt Hubbard

Article by Nick DeMent | Owl Staff Matt Hubbard was on the scene in Washington D.C. at the 2020 "Swarm the Capitol" protest during President Trump's impeachment hearings. In the late afternoon of November 14, 2020 in Washington D.C., amidst the chaotic din of galvanized Trump supporters and ardent protesters, amongst the flying rubber bullets … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: In the Trenches with Matt Hubbard

Taking One for the Team: The Mental Health Crisis Among College Athletes

Article by Paige Clark | Owl Staff The additional stress that student-athletes feel can push them to a breaking point. Lauren Bernett, catcher for James Madison University Dukes Softball, was named Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Rookie of the Week her freshman year as well. She also made the 2020 JMU fall Dean’s List at JMU … Continue reading Taking One for the Team: The Mental Health Crisis Among College Athletes

Why I am Voting on November 8th: How Cannabis Surprised Me and Proved My Doctor Wrong

Article and Photography by Jennie Hall-Frantz | Owl Staff Jennie Hall-Frantz uses marijuana medicinally for scoliosis, fibromyalgia, and herniated discs Four years ago, I began my journey with medical cannabis. I was afraid to tell people, however, because I didn’t want to be judged. I’ve heard the same thing from other people that smoke, but … Continue reading Why I am Voting on November 8th: How Cannabis Surprised Me and Proved My Doctor Wrong

The Sky is the Limit: HCC Welcomes Back Students at Owl Fest

From the Editor‘s Desk Article by Nick DeMent | Owl Staff September 8, 2022 was a special day for hundreds of HCC students. The fall semester kicked off with the annual Owl Fest: a festival designed to celebrate HCC’s student body, represent their student organizations, as well as providing jovial relief from the first few … Continue reading The Sky is the Limit: HCC Welcomes Back Students at Owl Fest