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

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