Article by Roger Newcomb | Owl Staff Owl staff member Roger Newcomb says following his destiny has led him to places he never would have imagined. When I google the word “destiny,” the first thing that comes up is information regarding a video game called “Destiny.” Upon further review, these two definitions can be found … Continue reading Dude, Where’s My Destiny?
Owl Media: A Dream in the Making
Article by Nick DeMent | Owl Staff Owl Media's staff celebrated the end of an era and the start of a new one at the official sendoff to Owl Magazine in HCC'S Blackbox Theatre on November 19, 2022. 2011 would see a change in HCC’s journalism publication, then a newspaper, called The Harford Owl. This … Continue reading Owl Media: A Dream in the Making
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
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
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
A Pig for A Pet: An Inside Look at Sue E’s Legacy
Article and Photography by Cayden Hagy | Owl Staff Carrie Bittain, an HCC alum, runs a pig rescue that is looking for a new home. Dogs and cats are the go-to house pets. They offer the companionship and emotional pull that we crave. A less popular house pet offers the same if not more companionship: … Continue reading A Pig for A Pet: An Inside Look at Sue E’s Legacy
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
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
A Free Spirit in the Pandemic
Article and Photography by Samantha Cox | Owl Staff Having to adapt to curfews, quarantining, losing jobs, face coverings, and sick loved ones, Covid-19 has certainly made an impact on the world in such a short time. With all of the negative things going on, it’s hard to see the light at the end of … Continue reading A Free Spirit in the Pandemic
A Goat Milk Revolution: Farm Life, Pandemic Style
Article by Janet Barry | Photography by Joanna Snyder | Owl Staff Depression, loneliness, anxiety, and stress. In a time of quarantines, guidelines, and virtual education with no end in sight, children can be susceptible to all these struggles and more if parents aren’t careful. When the first shutdowns occurred in March 2020, HCC’s Professor … Continue reading A Goat Milk Revolution: Farm Life, Pandemic Style