Discovering unlabeleD gmos P.6

journey to american iDol P.9

Hidden Messages

in the MediaP.10

Who’s in Control? Hidden Messages in the MediaCan you see behind the commercial? We dive into subliminal messaging and the effects that media messages may have.

ART DIRECTORBrianna Breece

EDITOR IN CHIEFJohn Parks

MANAGING EDITOR James Greene

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORJoshua Eller

CHIEF OF PRODUCTION Stephanie Perkins

BUSINESS MANAGERRachel Mitchell

EDITORIAL STAFFNadia KaczkowskiMelinda Segovia

Will Martin

WRITING STAFF Kelli Epps

Ana BungerJohn Morin

Andrew Dennison

PHOTOGRAPHY STAFFAriana Kim

COVER PHOTOGRAPHJohn Morin

DESIGN STAFFLaurise McMillian

Danielle FraterTobias Pilachowski

CHIEF ADVISERClaudia Brown

TECHNICAL ADVISERPhilip Roszak

BUSINESS ADVISERJoseph Cunningham

PRINT PUBLISHERStockson Printing Company

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOGRAPHYHarford Athletics

Rebecca Love

You know the old saying, “you learn something new every day.” There are so many ways to make a discovery—log on to Facebook or Twitter, turn on the news, talk to your friends, go on a spontaneous adventure, or make a slight change to your routine. It’s easier than you might think to discover something new—and you’ll do just that by reading this issue.

It’s exciting to learn something you’ve never known before, to explore new depths, and test new limits and boundaries. When you uncover something new, there’s an “aha!” moment that runs through your mind and sends a sensation of revelation through your body, and you might feel a sense of accomplishment when you apply these to everyday life.

We’ve made some recent discoveries ourselves, and we have conveniently contained them right here in this issue for future perusal. We reveal the new age of treasure hunting in America and its impact on preserving history (pg. 4). We’ve discovered how to save a few extra dollars on our spring wardrobe (pg. 8). You can also find the hidden bowler inside of anyone as we teach you how to bowl like a pro (pg. 12).

Look beyond campus, beyond Harford County, and beyond Maryland; you’re bound to f ind something new, learn something new and be inspired to inquire about and admire the temporary unknowns.

CONTACT US:Harfowl@harford.edu

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JOiN The STAff

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Strike! How to Bowl Like a ProDiscover techniques to help improve your skills on the lane.

5 Sizzling Bombay: A Taste of Northern India

Enjoy our review of Sizzling Bombay, a restaurant that delivers the enticing and aromatic flavors of India right to your neighborhood.

8 Spring into Fashion at Gabriel Brothers Spring break is coming! Ana Bunger shows off styles for low prices at Gabriel Brothers.

Hallie Day’s Journey to American IdolA local singer recounts her struggle with depression and how she found the strength to fight back.

Owl Magazine | TABLe oF CoNTeNTS

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14 old Rivals Become New Allies Read how athletes put their differences aside for the good of the team.

19 Live at HCC Are any of your favorite entertainers on the list? See what live performances Harford Community College has to offer.

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Pesticides...in My Food?Major corporations have been tampering with our food; do you have the stomach to handle the truth?

6Price Tag on HistoryShould history be bought and sold? Josh Eller explores the ethics of auctioning America’s past.

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Imagine that you’re digging in your

garden and you stumble upon an

ancient shark tooth. Would you keep

it? Maybe you would sell it to make

some easy money?

These very questions are raising

a lot of controversy by two shows:

American Digger on Spike TV and Diggers

on National Geographic Channel.

Both shows follow modern-day relic

hunters as they search battlefields and

historic sites in hopes of becoming rich

by unearthing and selling rare pieces

of America’s history.

These programs have stirred up a lot

of anger in both the archeological and

preservation communities for this very

reason. They declare that these shows

glorify looting and actually degrade

the historic context surrounding the

artifact. Iowa’s State Archaeologist

John Doershuk shares, “The shows

make no effort to document where

anything came from or make any

associations between the artifacts that

are found.”

According to Steve Lekson, an

archaeologist at the University of

Colorado at Boulder, “We can learn

a great deal about pasts we would

otherwise never know by studying

sites themselves and artifacts (simple

or spectacular) in their original

contexts at sites. When treasure

hunters loot sites, ripping artifacts out

of the ground, we lose any chance of

understanding context—what was

with what, its date, how it was used,

what it can tell us about history—all so

somebody can have a trinket on their

mantelpiece.”

While the procedures employed by

both shows are frowned upon, their

methods are considered legal because

they receive permission to dig on

private property; it is a felony to go

relic hunting on federal property. Just

because you have permission doesn’t

always make it right.

Some critics have said that what

the shows do is no different then what

archeologists did to King Tut’s Tomb.

It’s not the same; they didn’t go into

the tomb like Vikings on shore leave,

taking everything they could, and post

it on eBay. They studied the tomb, and

the items that were discovered are on

display in museums where anyone can

view them. The artifacts are not sitting

in a collector’s house where only they

and their friends can see them.

Ultimately, it is left up to the

individuals to decide which is more

important: money or understanding

our past.

Price Tag on HistoryArticle & Photography by Joshua Eller | Owl Staff

“When treasure hunters loot sites, ripping artifacts out of the ground, we lose any chance of understanding context...”

There is only a small chance that an amateur will actually uncover treasure,

such as this 17th century signal cannon pictured here.

VoICeS | Spring 2013

Auctioning off America’s Past

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Owl Magazine | ReSTAURANT ReVIeW

have always been adventurous when it comes to

experiencing new things, especially food. I’m crazy about

spicy food, so I thought my first experience of Indian

cuisine would have me seeing fireworks, but that was

not the case. After speaking with a friend, I found out that food

from Sizzling Bombay is very different from another Indian

restaurant I have tried, as it’s from the northern region of the

country. I decided to give Indian cooking another whirl at Sizzling

Bombay—and what a treat it was!

Sizzling Bombay is located behind Burger King off of Rt.

924 in Bel Air. When I walked in the front door, I noticed that

the atmosphere was soft and warm with a dimly lit ambience,

tangerine walls, Indian tapestries and sculptures, and festive

chandeliers hanging from the ceilings. Located in the back of

the restaurant was a decent-sized and comfortable-looking bar

known as the Flame Lounge.

For an appetizer, I was given complementary crispy seasoned

flatbread served with three different kinds of chutney: a red

onion-like spread, a green mint spread, and a sweet light brown

spread. The appetizer was different from what I expected; it was

like a rainbow of different tastes, but all very delicious.

After a short wait, my entree was brought to my table. I

ordered the Chicken Tikka Kabob for $13.99, a dish of chicken

breast chunks marinated in yogurt with Indian spices grilled in

a clay oven. It was garnished with carrots, onions, O-shaped

cut red peppers, a lemon wedge, and yellow and white-

grained rice called basmati. It smelled wonderful, but I was still

apprehensive. Then the server brought out a red, zesty sauce

called masala that I was supposed to eat with my meal. The

combination of the basmati, chicken, vegetables and masala

was delectable.

Sizzling Bombay also offers a full vegetarian menu as well as a

kids’ menu that features both Indian cuisine and American favorites

like chicken tenders with fries for only $5.99. The restaurant also

offers a daily buffet, featuring a variety of vegetarian and non-

vegetarian entrees and appetizers for only $8.99.

I was so pleased that I made the decision to try Indian cuisine

again. The food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful and

exceeded my expectations. My experience dining at Sizzling

Bombay was very satisfying, and I expect to go back again in the

near future.

Sizzling Bombay

“It was like a rainbow of different tastes, all

very delicious.”

A Taste of Northern IndiaBy Kelli Epps | Additional Reporting by John Parks | Photography by Ariana Kim | Owl Staff

Friendly staff accompanied by colorful decor make Sizzling

Bombay an exceptional dining experience.

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have been available since the mid

1990s and have been in development

since the late 1980s; however, long-

term clinical human trials have never

been conducted.

Recent studies show that there are

numerous health hazards involved in

consuming GM crops. According to the

International Journal of Food Science and

Technology, “Genetic engineering can cause

unexpected mutations in an organism,

which can create new and higher levels

of toxins in foods... Genetic engineering

uses material from organisms that have

never been part of the human food supply

to change the fundamental nature of the

food we eat. Without long-term testing,

no one knows if these foods are safe.”

That’s what’s frightening; we don’t

know how GM crops affect the human

body over long periods of time. Monsan-

to, the leader in food bioengineering and

creators of Roundup, have never conduct-

ed human clinical trials with genetically

modified food. Monsanto’s website states,

“Because existing crops are recognized as

safe, the logical starting point for safety

assessment of GM food is to ask ‘what’s

different?’”

A new report released in 2012 by

The Food and Chemical Toxicology Journal

in New York says there are quite a few

differences, at least for lab rats, stating,

“The world’s best-selling weed-killer

[Roundup] and the genetically modi-

fied maize resistant to it can cause tu-

Pesticides...in My Food?

It’s early in the morning; you’re late for

work, tired, and need something to eat.

You decide to pour yourself a bowl of

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, munch them

down, and rush out the door. This might

be something you do on a daily basis,

but did you know that Kellogg’s uses

genetically modified organisms, also

known as GMOs or GM crops, in all of

their U.S. products? Even their “natural”

brands like Kashi, Morningstar Farms,

and Bear Naked are all made from GM

crops.

Genetically modified crops are plants

that have had their DNA modified to

make them more resistant to herbicides.

Roundup Ready seeds are the most pop-

ular brand due to their resistance to the

popular Roundup herbicide. GM seeds

“The world’s best-selling weed-killer [Round-up] and agenetically modified maize resistant to it can cause tumors,

multiple organ damage, and lead to premature death.”

Article & Photography by John Parks | Owl Staff

If you are concerned about the health implications of eating GMOs, check for a sticker

on your produce. If it has a five digit code starting with nine, then it’s organic.

If it is labeled with a four digit code then it is grown conventionally.

Discovering Unlabeled GMOs

Spring 2013

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Owl Magazine | HeALTH

All Kellogg’s products, including Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, come from some type of genetically modified crop. Products not containing GMOs will be marked on the packaging.

mors, multiple organ damage, and lead

to premature death.” This was the lon-

gest GMO report of its kind, lasting two

years, following the lives of 200 rats.

Studies to win regulatory approval for

GMOs typically last 90 days, a relatively

short amount of time. Rats in the 2012

study began showing fatal symptoms

much later than that.

Why isn’t food containing this po-

tentially deadly stuff labeled? In 2012,

California citizens had an opportunity

to require food distributors to label all

GM food products by voting “Yes” on

Proposition 37. The result was nause-

atingly close after the polls closed, with

53.1% of Californians voting “No” on the

groundbreaking proposition.

More than 40 countries around the

world already require the labeling of ge-

netically modified foods, so why would

California, the first state with the oppor-

tunity to vote on this issue, choose not to

label GM crops?

Looking at the funding behind the

ballot initiative, the answer is clear.

According to Reuters, as of November

3, there was a total of $8.7 million of

campaign cash in favor of Proposition

37 and a staggering $45.6 million in

its opposition. Monsanto contributed

$7.1 million to The Coalition Against The

Costly Food Labeling Proposition group in

opposition of Proposition 37, nearly

negating the money raised by those in

favor of the proposition.

Fortunately, not all is lost for those

looking for alternatives. Trader Joe’s

takes pride in being a natural, non-GM

grocery chain. Trader Joe’s publicly sup-

ported California’s Proposition 37, be-

lieving that the customers have a right

to know what’s in their food. Local or-

ganic farms are another great source for

non-GM foods; even starting your own

garden is a cheap and effective alter-

native. Remember, no real change will

ever happen unless you and other citi-

zens take action!

If you want to help in efforts to

successfully pass the initiative where you

live, visit LabelGMOs.org to volunteer,

donate, or find events related to labeling

GMOs.

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Article & Photography by Ana Bunger | Owl Staff

Spring into Fashion with Gabriel Brothers

As I make my way through department stores, I tend to window

shop for the amazing dresses and Valentino purses I could maybe

afford if I saved up all year. Being a college student, my budget

can make me see red by the lack of green in my wallet. As a savvy

shopper, I’m always looking for the latest deals and bargains while

still looking chic and maintaining a budget.

I swapped department stores for the Gabriel Brothers located in

Abingdon to see what styles they had for spring. Among the many

brands like Urban Outfitters, Ann Taylor Loft, and Merona, I found

a bright green and grey dress that screams “happy spring!” for only

$12.99 when the full retail price was well over $30.00. Of course,

what girl can wear a dress without sporting a great bag to match?

For only $16.99 I bought a great pink bag that can be used as a tote

or simply as a plain purse that adds a pop of color to any outfit.

However, the best accessory to any outfit is a well-dressed man.

I know that shopping for a boyfriend can be a bit of a hassle. You

never know how much is too much for men’s clothing. Gabriel

Brothers has plenty of clothes to choose from. I found a great H&M

blueberry blue button-down shirt for $9.99 and a pair of dark wash

jeans for $14.99.

With spring break right around the corner, Gabriel Brothers is

definitely a place to shop for all the necessities a girl might need.

Bikinis and beach bags for under $20.00 are much better than the

$79.00 price tags for the same designers at the department stores.

If it’s shoes you’re looking for, Gabriel Brothers has both men

and women’s shoes, flip flops, sandals, and sneakers all for a

reasonable price, usually under $20.00.

Although my dream of a Valentino purse is still just a dream,

my dream of cheap, stylish clothing is a reality. With dresses,

sandals, handbags, and even racks of button down shirts for men,

how can I go wrong? Come and step out of the department stores,

fashionistas! Great buys and great looks with the same designer

names are available if we just shop around.

After all, what’s in a name? Any designer brand at a lesser price

would still look just as chic.

“After all, what’s in a name? Any designer brand at a lesser price would still look just as chic.”

BeAUTy oN A BUDGeT | Spring 2013

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Owl Magazine | BeyoND CAMPUS

ith Marilyn Monroe good

looks and powerhouse vo-

cals, one would think that

Hallie Day would have been a shoo-in for

the Top 13 of American Idol, Season 11.

This was not the case, however, and she

soon left after making the Top 25. What

really captivated America’s heart was this

Baltimore-based singer’s backstory of tri-

umph in the face of struggle, which she was

willing to share during an interview with

Owl Magazine.

Born in West Hollywood, California,

Hallie was constantly surrounded by music.

Her father was a pastor of a small church

and her mother was an opera singer. At

age five she had her first solo in church. As

she grew older she explored other types of

music, especially R&B and Hip-Hop. Some

of her favorite artists included Lauryn Hill,

Eryka Badu and Frank Sinatra.

In her teens, Hallie decided to escape a

rough home life in Baltimore by moving to

New York and joining the girl group Plum

Krazee.

“I thought, ‘This is my escape; this is

going to be it. I’m going to be famous and

chase after my dreams,’” Hallie says. “I didn’t

know who I was; I was incredibly insecure.”

After the group failed, Hallie became

disillusioned and isolated from her friends

back home who were living “normal” teen-

age lives. As a high school dropout without

any real relationship with her parents, she

took an overdose of pills.

“My mind-set was never ‘I want to end

my life,’ but rather ‘I just want to check out

for a while’ and ‘I don’t really know how to

live and how to be a normal person,’” Hallie

shares. “As soon as I took the pills, I knew

I had gone too far and that God had a plan

for my life; it wasn’t supposed to end there

on the bathroom floor.”

She was able to call for help before it was

too late, and was taken to the hospital by a

friend. “I got out of the hospital, and I guess

you could say I had a spiritual revelation.”

Hallie continues, “And I just realized that

my life wasn’t worth taking.”

Moving forward, she received her GED

and went to Maryland Bible College & Sem-

inary. At the age of 20, she returned to New

York to attempt a career in singing again

and fell into old habits.

“I was in Bible College for a few years

and I was really straight-edge,” Hallie says.

“And then I went to New York City and

I just went wild. I got really heavily back

into drugs and alcohol and fell on my face

again.”

Two years later, Hallie returned to Bal-

timore to get her life in order. She mar-

ried Ryan Day, whom she had met while

in Bible College, and it was he who en-

couraged her to try out for Baltimore Idol,

which she went on to win. As the winner,

she was then sent to the American Idol

auditions where she wowed the judges

with her rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s “I

Will Survive.”

Following her exit from American Idol,

Hallie has been figuring out her own style.

Although she has written songs about the

dark moments in her life, she also wants her

work to be uplifting.

“I’ve learned that if I’m real and genuine

and just being myself, that’s something peo-

ple can relate to,” Hallie says. “And other

people [hear that and] think, ‘I’m not the

only one who’s crazy and messed up.”

I Will Survive: Hallie Day’s Journey

to American Idol

By John Morin | Owl Staff

“As soon as I took the pills, I knew I had gone too far and that God had a plan for my life...”

Although Hallie has written songs about the dark

moments in her life, she also wants her work to be

uplifting.

ave you ever been watching

TV and suddenly, an adver-

tisement for your favorite

soda popped up? Did you

get up right away and look for that drink?

If you experienced this, then you have been sub-

jected to a subliminal message. Blink and you’ll miss it—at

least you think you will.

Subliminal messages are delivered or accepted underneath

the threshold of normal consciousness, or awareness. They are

any kind of message that is embedded in another medium so that

they go unnoticed by the conscious mind. They can affect the sub-

conscious mind positively and negatively.

It is difficult to tell when a subliminal message is in use because

it is ignored by the conscious brain and beyond the level of con-

scious perception. Examples of subliminal messages can be seen in

many forms of media, including advertising, television, film and

company logos.

After a long-time sponsorship deal with Marlboro cigarettes,

Ferrari had to officially cease their advertisement due to the ban

on tobacco advertising. Instead, they put a barcode logo on the car

in 2010 that similarly resembled a Marlboro cigarette box. Fol-

lowing threats of lawsuits saying it was subliminal advertising for

Marlboro, Ferrari removed the logo from the car but denied any

connection to cigarette advertisement.

Article by James Greene, Nadia Kaczkowski, & Josh Eller | Photography by John Morin | Owl Staff

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“The Dodge R am has a logo that appears similar to that of the female reproductive system; is this

what attracts men to Dodge R am trucks?”

In a 2012 Toyota commercial with NASCAR driver

Kyle Busch, the pit crew is shown transforming the

racecar into a street Toyota Camry during a stop. Kyle

then sings two lines of the song “Working for the

Weekend” by Loverboy; the first line is “Everybody’s

working for the weekend,” which connects to the fact

that Kyle works on Sundays. The second line can be

heard faintly near the end: “Everybody needs a second

chance,” which some feel was included to make light

of the Toyota recalls at the time the commercial was

released.

Another popular vehicle, the Dodge Ram, has a logo

that appears similar to that of the female reproductive

system; is this what attracts men to Dodge Ram trucks?

In 2008, KFC used subliminal messaging in a TV

commercial. Zoom-in frame-by-frame of one of their

99-cent sandwiches, and you will see a dollar bill em-

bedded in the lettuce.

Conspiracy websites claim that the logo of the Mon-

ster Energy Drink, which appear to represent a styl-

ized letter “M,” are actually the Hebrew markings for

“666,” which some believe is the number that corre-

lates to Satan.

In some Disney movies, sexual images and/

or words are placed in the movie without the

conscious mind being aware of it at first. In The

Rescuers, two frames show a topless model. In

the scene when Bernard and Bianca fly through

the city, you can briefly see her in a window in

the background if you freeze-frame. The Dis-

ney Company doesn’t deny this one; they

ended up re-calling the movie in the 1970s.

In a scene from The Lion King where Simba

remembers his father on a cliff top, the word

“sex” is formed in the stars above his head.

However, some suggest that the letters actu-

ally spell out “SFX,” meaning special effects.

Sometimes a subliminal message has political or so-

cial overtones. During the Boston Red Sox’s 100th an-

niversary, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

bought one of the commemorative bricks that was go-

ing to be placed in Fenway Park. The brick displayed

the message “Lead Our Bo Sox To Early Runs! Late In-

ning Blasts! Easy Routs! A Trophy In Our Name!” Us-

ing the first letter of each word, the phrase spells out

“Lobster Liberation,” and occurred as part of PETA’s

“No Lobster’ campaign”.

So how do these messages affect the viewer? In

one recent report, Princeton University’s Joel Cooper

found that television viewers watching a program of

The Simpsons became thirstier when subliminal mes-

sages related to thirst were embedded in the program.

Along with growing research in social cognition,

there might be some truth to the suggestion that our

motivational states are affected—and might even be

caused—by pre-consciously perceived stimuli, that is,

those not quite strong enough to reach a conscious

awareness.

HCC student Rachel Cocoros feels that the effects

of subliminal messages are “freaky” and considers sub-

liminal advertisements to be unfair. “It’s like someone

is brainwashing us,” says Cocoros.

However, there are no laws strictly forbidding sub-

liminal messaging. Beginning in 1974, the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC) banned the use of

subliminal messaging because of the effects, yet there

is no actual law saying, “You can’t do this.” What’s the

hold-up? An official law could result in issues that cor-

relate with freedoms of speech and press.

Furthermore, some who have studied sublimi-

nal messaging are skeptical of its effects. Accord-

ing to Charles Morris and Albert Maisto, the authors

Understanding Psychology, the perceived application of

subliminal messaging reached a new low in the 2000

presidential campaign. In an advertisement that ran,

the word “RATS” was subliminally threaded into the

commercial.

However, this didn’t really have an effect on any out-

come of the election. Morris and Maisto also state that

“in a controlled laboratory setting, people can process

and respond to information outside of awareness. But

this does not mean that people automatically or mind-

lessly ‘obey’ subliminal messages in advertisements.”

The next time you’re watching a movie or a cer-

tain commercial, think about what you’re viewing. Is

there another message besides the one being broadcast

up front? Exercise your rights as an American citizen

by boycotting these companies and/or writing a letter

to broadcasters asking them to not run advertisements

or broadcast media with subliminal messages. Consider

limiting TV viewing time, especially for children.

Most importantly, think for yourself. Naturally, the

outside world is going to affect us in undeniable ways,

but always question how and why it is affecting you.

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SPRING 2013

By Brianna Breece | Owl Staff

HookThe way a ball curves on the lane.

Oil PatternBowling lanes are oiled for different leagues and tournaments, as well as for the general public. This can affect the ball’s movement on the lane.

StrikeKnocking down all ten pins.

SplitHaving two pins left that are separated, making it harder to get a spare. A circle will appear on the score sheet around the num-ber of pins that have been knocked down.

SpareA spare is given in the second part of a frame if all the pins left from the first part of the frame are knocked down. If all pins are knocked down on the second ball, it is considered a spare, not a strike.

FrameThere are ten frames in a game. In each frame, the bowler has two chances to knock down the pins. In the tenth frame, you will be given a third ball if all ten pins are knocked down.

TurkeyBowling three strikes in a row.

GutterA recess on both sides of the lane. If your ball goes into the gutter you will receive a “-” or a score of zero.

PocketLeft Handed, pins 1&2; right handed, pins 1&3.

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“Bowlers have to find what works for them. Every ball has a different hook...just try different techniques and eventually you will get a strike.”

1. Find the correct shoe size for your feet; some bowling shoes are

cut larger than a regular shoe.

2. Find the proper ball, which can weigh six to

sixteen pounds. You should be able to lift the ball without any

strain. To hold a bowling ball, put your index finger and ring finger in the first two holes and your thumb in the third hole up to

your first knuckle.

4. Point your feet toward the pins, keep your body straight and face the lane or else you will end up throwing the ball in the gutter.

5. Hold the ball by your chest. Have your bowling hand ready to go with your fingers in the

correct holes and your other hand underneath the ball for support.

6. Slowly move up to the black line; don’t pass it,

though! Committing a foul will earn you an “F” on your score

sheet, even if you have knocked down pins. If you receive a foul on the first part of a frame, your

second ball will start over with all ten pins.

10. If the ball doesn’t hit the head

pin’s pocket, try moving over to a different starting dot.

Bowlers have to find what works for them. Every ball has a different

hook, which changes the ball’s direction down the lane. Just try different techniques and

eventually you will get a strike.

9. Make sure to follow through. Keep your arm

moving forward after you have released the ball. Act as though you’re shaking hands

with someone, this helps the ball follow the path you want it to

take.

8. At the line, swing your bowling arm back,

then swing it forward and let go of the ball. Remember

not to twist your wrist! Power is key. Don’t launch the ball down the lane, the ball will slow down

when hitting the lane and might even change its

direction!

3. During your approach, stand at the first of the three sets of dots on the lane and

pick up your ball. If you are left handed, start from a dot to the left of the center pin. If you are right handed, start from a dot to the

right of the center pin.

7. Start with the foot opposite to your bowling arm (left handed – start with your right foot, right

handed – start with your left foot).

Old Rivals Become New Alliesnce rivals in the past, but now

united on the same team-

how will this different mix of

athletes play out? A scenario

like this is not uncommon at a junior

college. Student athletes from all over the

county who once competed against each

other now play together under one school

with one coach and one team.

The impression I gathered from most

of the returning athletes was that coming

into their first year at Harford, they did not

expect to become close friends with their

teammates. All the athletes from different

high schools across the county may have

been rivals in the past, but now they come

together to build strong relationships

between one another.

For the men’s lacrosse team, midfielder

Sonny Botterill remembers, “[Last year]

after the first night of practice, Fred Bodd’s

party is where we all really got to know

each other.” Some of the players are

going on to play at the same colleges next

year. Even a few who will not be playing

collegiate lacrosse will be attending the

same colleges and rooming together in the

upcoming year.

Typically in most aspects of college, a

sophomore’s opinion varies greatly when

compared to a freshman’s. However, when

it comes to Harford athletics, freshmen

quickly learn how important unity is for

good team synergy.

When asked about how attached the

women’s basketball team is, freshman

forward Kourtney Orr comments, “We do

things like team dinners and go bowling.

We also have tickets to an upcoming

Maryland women’s basketball game.”

Just like the men’s lacrosse team, the

women’s basketball team was also able to

put aside their differences to form strong

friendships with one another.

Whether it’s a four-year college or a

junior college like Harford, teammates

who want to win are willing to put aside

their differences for the good of the team.

Although these athletes will typically never

share more than two collegiate seasons

with one another, the friendships they

develop are just as strong a bond as those

built at a four-year college.

To these athletes, Harford sports are

not just a stepping stone for the next

level. The unity and closeness developed

between the student-athletes on Harford’s

sports teams are things that they will not

easily forget.

“…freshmen quickly learn how important unity is for a good team

synergy.”

By Andrew Dennison | Owl Staff

Students from rival high schools compete as one on the Fighting Owl’s women’s volleyball team.

HCC’s baseball team stands for

the national anthem at Ripken Stadium.

SPoRTS | Spring 2013

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The PillowmanMarch 1, 2 @ 8PM March 3 @ 3PM Blackbox Theater-Joppa Hall 032Assigned Seating, $5-$12

An Evening of Jazz: Ali Ryerson QuintetMarch 8 @ 8PMJoppa Hall, Recital Hall 1General Seating, $1-$10, HCC Students Free

The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasMarch 8, 9, 15, 16 @ 8PM March 10, 17 @ 3PMChesapeake TheaterAssigned Seating, $10-$20

Charlotte’s WebMarch 15 @ 7PMAmoss CenterAssigned Seating, $8-$15

Three Hundred Years of Action (Keys and Hammers)April 7 @ 3PMGeneral Seating, $1-$10, HCC Students Free

An Evening of Jazz: Giacomo Gates, jazz vocals with piano, bass, & drumsApril 19 @ 8PMJoppa Hall, Recital Hall 1General Admission, $1-$10, HCC Students Free

Harford Youth and String OrchestraApril 20 @ 2PMAmoss CenterFree Admission

The True Story of The Three Little PigsApril 26 @ 7PMAmoss CenterAssigned Seating, $10-$20

Bel Air Community BandMay 5 @ 3PMBel Air High SchoolFree Admission

Popovich Comedy Pet TheaterMarch 3 @ 7PM

Amoss CenterAssigned Seating, $12-24

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday F r iday 11

“You Love Me, You Love Me Not”

Student Center, RM 243 12:30 PM

12Rites of Passage Mentoring

Program Luncheon SC 243 11:30 AM

Mardi Gras Celebration Globe Café 10 AM - 11:30 AM

13Free Movie - SKYFALL

Student Center, Room 243 10 AM, 12;30 PM,3 PM & 6 PM

14Valentines Day Fun

Globe Café 11 AM - 1 PM

Fitness Center Open House Susquehanna Center

12:30 - 7 PM

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18 19SGA’s “Club Row”

Showcase of HCC’s Student Organizations and Clubs

Globe Café -11 AM - 2 PM

20Live Music: Kyshona Brown

Globe Café, 12 PM

SGA Meeting Library 326, 12 PM & 5 PM

21Open Mic

Globe Café 11 AM - 1 PM

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25Leadership Style Workshop

Myers-Briggs Inventory SC 243 12:30 PM

26Club Row Inclement weather date

27 28Live Music: John Rush

Globe Café 12 PM

1Family Bingo

Globe Café - 6:30 PM

4 5Wellness Fair

Impaired Driving Simulator Globe Café, 11 AM - 2 PM

6Wii Wednesday

Globe Café 11 AM - 3 PM

SGA Meeting Library 326, 12 PM & 5 PM

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11Karaoke!

Globe Café, 11 AM - 1 PM

12Live Music: Steve Means

Globe Café, 12 PM

13 14Start Smart Salary

Negotiation Workshop SC, Room 243 - 12:30 PM

15Irish Heritage Celebration

Globe Café - 9 - 11 AM

18Free movie: The Hobbit

Student Center, Room 243 10 AM, 3 PM, & 6 PM

19 20SGA Meeting

Library 326, 12 PM & 5 PM Wii Wednesday

Globe Café 11 AM - 3 PM

21Poet Lauren Zuniga

SC 243, 11:30 AM

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1 2SGA Officer Interest Meeting College Life Office - 4:30 PM

3SGA Officer Interest Meeting SC, Room 243 10 AM & 2 PM

SGA Meeting Library 326, 12 PM & 5 PM

4Andy Grammer Concert

APG FCU Arena 6 PM

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10Annual Etiquette Dinner

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Karaoke! Globe Café, 11 AM - 1 PM

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15SGA Candidate Forum Globe Café - 1:30 PM

16Sex Signals Improv Show

Edgewood Hall, 132 - 5:30 PM

17SGA Meeting

Library 326, 12 PM & 5 PM

18SGA Election Results

Announced Globe Café - 12 PM

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22Earth Day Celebration

SC Patio - 11 AM - 1 PM Live Music: Preston Pugmire

Globe Café 11:30 AM

23Alive! Mental Health Fair

Student Center 10 AM - 3 PM

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