Harford Owl Spring 2013

Discovering unlabeled gmos P.6 journey to american idol P.9

Hidden Messages in the Media P.10

Spring 2013

ART DIRECTOR Brianna Breece

EDITOR IN CHIEF John Parks

MANAGING EDITOR James Greene

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Joshua Eller

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BUSINESS MANAGER Rachel Mitchell

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WRITING STAFF Kelli Epps Ana Bunger John Morin Andrew Dennison

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Who’s in Control?

Hidden Messages in the Media

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Can you see behind the commercial? We dive into subliminal messaging and the effects that media messages may have.

Ariana Kim

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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 cam pus, beyond H ar f or d Count y, and beyond M ar yland; you’ re bound to f ind s omet hi ng new, lear n s omething new and be ins pir ed to inqui re about and admir e the t em porary unknow ns .

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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.

Spring into Fashion at Gabriel Brothers

14 Old Rivals Become New Allies

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Read how athletes put their differences aside for the good of the team.

Live at HCC

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

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

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Price Tag on History

Should history be bought and sold? Josh Eller explores the ethics of auctioning America’s past.

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of contents

Hallie Day’s Journey to American Idol

A local singer recounts her struggle with depression and how she found the strength to fight back.

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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?

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Strike! How to Bowl Like a Pro

Discover techniques to help improve your skills on the lane.

Voices | Spring 2013

Price Tag on History Auctioning off America’s Past Article & Photography by Joshua Eller | Owl Staff 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 There is only a small chance that an amateur will actually uncover treasure, such as this 17th century signal cannon pictured here.

the historic context surrounding the artifact.

Iowa’s

State

Archaeologist

John Doershuk shares, “The shows

contexts

treasure

private property; it is a felony to go

make no effort to document where

hunters loot sites, ripping artifacts out

relic hunting on federal property. Just

anything came from or make any

of the ground, we lose any chance of

because you have permission doesn’t

at

sites.

When

always make it right.

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

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

associations between the artifacts that

understanding

was

the items that were discovered are on

are found.”

with what, its date, how it was used,

display in museums where anyone can

According

to

Steve

archaeologist

at

the

context—what

Lekson,

an

what it can tell us about history—all so

view them. The artifacts are not sitting

University

of

somebody can have a trinket on their

in a collector’s house where only they

mantelpiece.”

and their friends can see them.

Colorado at Boulder, “We can learn a great deal about pasts we would

While the procedures employed by

Ultimately, it is left up to the

otherwise never know by studying

both shows are frowned upon, their

individuals to decide which is more

sites themselves and artifacts (simple

methods are considered legal because

important: money or understanding

or

they receive permission to dig on

our past.

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spectacular)

in

their

original

Owl Magazine | RESTAURANT

REVIEW

Sizzling Bombay A Taste of Northern India

By Kelli Epps | Additional Reporting by John Parks | Photography by Ariana Kim | Owl Staff have always been adventurous when it comes to

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

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

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

spicy food, so I thought my first experience of Indian

combination of the basmati, chicken, vegetables and masala

cuisine would have me seeing fireworks, but that was

was delectable.

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

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

from Sizzling Bombay is very different from another Indian

kids’ menu that features both Indian cuisine and American favorites

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

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

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

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

Bombay—and what a treat it was!

vegetarian entrees and appetizers for only $8.99.

Sizzling Bombay is located behind Burger King off of Rt.

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

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

again. The food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful and exceeded my expectations. My experience dining at Sizzling

“It was like a rainbow of different tastes, all very delicious.”

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

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 whitegrained rice called basmati. It smelled wonderful, but I was still Friendly staff accompanied by colorful decor make Sizzling Bombay an exceptional dining experience.

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Spring 2013

Pesticides...in My Food?

Discovering Unlabeled GMOs Article & Photography by John Parks | Owl Staff

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 popular brand due to their resistance to the popular Roundup herbicide. GM seeds

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.

“The world’s best-selling weed-killer [Round-up] and a genetically modified maize resistant to it can cause tumors, multiple organ damage, and lead to premature death.” have been available since the mid

of toxins in foods... Genetic engineering

modified food. Monsanto’s website states,

1990s and have been in development

uses material from organisms that have

“Because existing crops are recognized as

since the late 1980s; however, long-

never been part of the human food supply

safe, the logical starting point for safety

term clinical human trials have never

to change the fundamental nature of the

assessment of GM food is to ask ‘what’s

been conducted.

food we eat. Without long-term testing,

different?’”

no one knows if these foods are safe.”

A new report released in 2012 by The Food and Chemical Toxicology Journal

Recent studies show that there are numerous health hazards involved in

That’s what’s frightening; we don’t

consuming GM crops. According to the

know how GM crops affect the human

in New York says there are quite a few

International Journal of Food Science and

body over long periods of time. Monsan-

differences, at least for lab rats, stating,

Technology, “Genetic engineering can cause

to, the leader in food bioengineering and

“The world’s best-selling weed-killer

unexpected mutations in an organism,

creators of Roundup, have never conduct-

[Roundup] and the genetically modi-

which can create new and higher levels

ed human clinical trials with genetically

fied maize resistant to it can cause tu-

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Owl Magazine | HEALTH

mors, multiple organ damage, and lead

More than 40 countries around the

Fortunately, not all is lost for those

to premature death.” This was the lon-

world already require the labeling of ge-

looking for alternatives. Trader Joe’s

gest GMO report of its kind, lasting two

netically modified foods, so why would

takes pride in being a natural, non-GM

years, following the lives of 200 rats.

California, the first state with the oppor-

grocery chain. Trader Joe’s publicly sup-

Studies to win regulatory approval for

tunity to vote on this issue, choose not to

ported California’s Proposition 37, be-

GMOs typically last 90 days, a relatively

label GM crops?

lieving that the customers have a right

short amount of time. Rats in the 2012

Looking at the funding behind the

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

study began showing fatal symptoms

ballot initiative, the answer is clear.

ganic farms are another great source for

much later than that.

According to Reuters, as of November

non-GM foods; even starting your own

Why isn’t food containing this po-

3, there was a total of $8.7 million of

garden is a cheap and effective alter-

tentially deadly stuff labeled? In 2012,

campaign cash in favor of Proposition

native. Remember, no real change will

California citizens had an opportunity

37 and a staggering $45.6 million in

ever happen unless you and other citi-

to require food distributors to label all

its opposition. Monsanto contributed

zens take action!

GM food products by voting “Yes” on

$7.1 million to The Coalition Against The

If you want to help in efforts to

Proposition 37. The result was nause-

Costly Food Labeling Proposition group in

successfully pass the initiative where you

atingly close after the polls closed, with

opposition of Proposition 37, nearly

live, visit LabelGMOs.org to volunteer,

53.1% of Californians voting “No” on the

negating the money raised by those in

donate, or find events related to labeling

groundbreaking proposition.

favor of the proposition.

GMOs.

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.

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Beauty on a budget | Spring 2013

Spring into Fashion with Gabriel Brothers Article & Photography by Ana Bunger | Owl Staff

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.

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

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.

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Owl Magazine | Beyond

Campus

I Will Survive:

Hallie Day’s Journey to American Idol

By John Morin | Owl Staff ith Marilyn Monroe good

back home who were living “normal” teen-

looks and powerhouse vo-

age lives. As a high school dropout without

cals, one would think that

any real relationship with her parents, she

Hallie Day would have been a shoo-in for

took an overdose of pills.

the Top 13 of American Idol, Season 11.

“My mind-set was never ‘I want to end

This was not the case, however, and she

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

soon left after making the Top 25. What

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

really captivated America’s heart was this

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

Baltimore-based singer’s backstory of tri-

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

umph in the face of struggle, which she was

I had gone too far and that God had a plan

willing to share during an interview with

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

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

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

Although Hallie has written songs about the dark moments in her life, she also wants her work to be uplifting.

you could say I had a spiritual revelation.”

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

ried Ryan Day, whom she had met while in Bible College, and it was he who encouraged her to try out for Baltimore Idol,

age five she had her first solo in church. As

Hallie continues, “And I just realized that

which she went on to win. As the winner,

she grew older she explored other types of

my life wasn’t worth taking.”

she was then sent to the American Idol

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

Moving forward, she received her GED

auditions where she wowed the judges

of her favorite artists included Lauryn Hill,

and went to Maryland Bible College & Sem-

with her rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s “I

Eryka Badu and Frank Sinatra.

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

Will Survive.”

In her teens, Hallie decided to escape a rough home life in Baltimore by moving to New York and joining the girl group Plum

York to attempt a career in singing again and fell into old habits.

Following her exit from American Idol, Hallie has been figuring out her own style.

“I was in Bible College for a few years

Although she has written songs about the

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

dark moments in her life, she also wants her

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

“And then I went to New York City and

work to be uplifting.

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

I just went wild. I got really heavily back

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

into drugs and alcohol and fell on my face

and just being myself, that’s something peo-

know who I was; I was incredibly insecure.”

again.”

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

Krazee.

After the group failed, Hallie became

Two years later, Hallie returned to Bal-

disillusioned and isolated from her friends

timore to get her life in order. She mar-

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

people [hear that and] think, ‘I’m not the only one who’s crazy and messed up.”

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

ave you ever been watching TV and suddenly, an advertisement 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 subjected 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 subconscious 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 conscious 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. Following threats of lawsuits saying it was subliminal advertising for Marlboro, Ferrari removed the logo from the car but denied any connection to cigarette advertisement.

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In a 2012 Toyota commercial with NASCAR driver

So how do these messages affect the viewer? In

Kyle Busch, the pit crew is shown transforming the

one recent report, Princeton University’s Joel Cooper

racecar into a street Toyota Camry during a stop. Kyle

found that television viewers watching a program of

then sings two lines of the song “Working for the

The Simpsons became thirstier when subliminal mes-

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

sages related to thirst were embedded in the program.

working for the weekend,” which connects to the fact

Along with growing research in social cognition,

that Kyle works on Sundays. The second line can be

there might be some truth to the suggestion that our

heard faintly near the end: “Everybody needs a second

motivational states are affected—and might even be

chance,” which some feel was included to make light

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

of the Toyota recalls at the time the commercial was

those not quite strong enough to reach a conscious

released.

awareness.

Another popular vehicle, the Dodge Ram, has a logo

HCC student Rachel Cocoros feels that the effects

that appears similar to that of the female reproductive

of subliminal messages are “freaky” and considers sub-

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

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

In 2008, KFC used subliminal messaging in a TV

is brainwashing us,” says Cocoros.

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

However, there are no laws strictly forbidding sub-

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

liminal messaging. Beginning in 1974, the Federal

bedded in the lettuce.

Communications Commission (FCC) banned the use of

Conspiracy websites claim that the logo of the Mon-

subliminal messaging because of the effects, yet there

ster Energy Drink, which appear to represent a styl-

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

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

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

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

relate with freedoms of speech and press.

lates to Satan.

Furthermore, some who have studied sublimi-

In some Disney movies, sexual images and/

nal messaging are skeptical of its effects. Accord-

or words are placed in the movie without the

ing to Charles Morris and Albert Maisto, the authors

conscious mind being aware of it at first. In The

Understanding Psychology, the perceived application of

Rescuers , two frames show a topless model. In

subliminal messaging reached a new low in the 2000

the scene when Bernard and Bianca fly through

presidential campaign. In an advertisement that ran,

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

the word “RATS” was subliminally threaded into the

the background if you freeze-frame. The Dis-

commercial.

ney

they

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

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

Company

doesn’t

deny

this

one;

come of the election. Morris and Maisto also state that

In a scene from The Lion King where Simba

“in a controlled laboratory setting, people can process

remembers his father on a cliff top, the word

and respond to information outside of awareness. But

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

this does not mean that people automatically or mind-

However, some suggest that the letters actu-

lessly ‘obey’ subliminal messages in advertisements.”

ally spell out “SFX,” meaning special effects.

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

Sometimes a subliminal message has political or so-

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

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

there another message besides the one being broadcast

niversary, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

up front? Exercise your rights as an American citizen

bought one of the commemorative bricks that was go-

by boycotting these companies and/or writing a letter

ing to be placed in Fenway Park. The brick displayed

to broadcasters asking them to not run advertisements

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

or broadcast media with subliminal messages. Consider

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

limiting TV viewing time, especially for children.

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

Most importantly, think for yourself. Naturally, the

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

outside world is going to affect us in undeniable ways,

“No Lobster’ campaign”.

but always question how and why it is affecting you.

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SPRING 2013

By Brianna Breece | Owl Staff

Spare

Hook The way a ball curves on the lane.

Strike

Oil Pattern

Knocking down all ten pins.

Bowling 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.

Split

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

A 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.

Turkey Frame

Bowling three strikes in a row.

There 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.

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

Pocket Left Handed, pins 1&2; right handed, pins 1&3.

Owl Magazine | sports

“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.”

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

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.

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.

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.

1. Find the correct shoe size for your feet; some bowling shoes are cut larger than a regular shoe.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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Sports | Spring 2013

Old Rivals Become New Allies

By Andrew Dennison | Owl Staff nce rivals in the past, but now united on the same teamhow 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

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

Sonny Botterill remembers, “[Last year] after the first night of practice, Fred Bodd’s

collegiate lacrosse will be attending the

Although these athletes will typically never

party is where we all really got to know

same colleges and rooming together in the

share more than two collegiate seasons

each other.” Some of the players are

upcoming year.

with one another, the friendships they

going on to play at the same colleges next

Typically in most aspects of college, a

year. Even a few who will not be playing

sophomore’s opinion varies greatly when

develop are just as strong a bond as those built at a four-year college.

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

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

women’s basketball team was also able to put aside their differences to form strong friendships with one another.

HCC’s baseball team stands for

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the national anthem at Ripken Stadium.

To these athletes, Harford sports are not just a stepping stone for the next

Whether it’s a four-year college or a

level. The unity and closeness developed

junior college like Harford, teammates

between the student-athletes on Harford’s

who want to win are willing to put aside

sports teams are things that they will not

their differences for the good of the team.

easily forget.

cash for

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April 15 - 20 April 15 - 20 April 15 - 20 April 15 April 16

Used Book Sale (Cash only)* Overdue fines reduced by 50% for returned materials * The Book That Changed My Life.

(Describe a book that changed your life).* Meet Professor Stanley Plumly, Maryland’s Poet Laureate 2 PM–SC 243. Light Refreshments.* FREE coffee/tea, Library 2nd Fl. 8 AM - 12 PM (while supplies last)*

*Enter to win a Nook Simple Touch by donating or buying used books, returning overdue materials, sharing the book that changed your life, or attending the poetry reading.

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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

March 3 @ 7PM Amoss Center Assigned Seating, $12-24

The Pillowman

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

An Evening of Jazz: Ali Ryerson Quintet

March 8 @ 8PM Joppa Hall, Recital Hall 1 General Seating, $1-$10, HCC Students Free

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas March 8, 9, 15, 16 @ 8PM March 10, 17 @ 3PM Chesapeake Theater Assigned Seating, $10-$20

Charlotte’s Web

March 15 @ 7PM Amoss Center Assigned Seating, $8-$15

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

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

Harford Youth and String Orchestra April 20 @ 2PM Amoss Center Free Admission

The True Story of The Three Little Pigs April 26 @ 7PM Amoss Center Assigned Seating, $10-$20

Bel Air Community Band May 5 @ 3PM Bel Air High School Free Admission

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College Life Calendar Monday

Programs, unless otherwise noted, are offered for HCC-registered credit students as those students pay applicable fees to cover College Life Programming. Students need to bring their HCC ID to participate in events and activities sponsored by College Life. Please note all program dates, locations, and times are subject to change. Check www.facebook.com/harfordcollegelife for program confirmation.

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“You Love Me, You Love Me Not” Student Center, RM 243 12:30 PM

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Leadership Style Workshop Myers-Briggs Inventory SC 243 12:30 PM

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Wednesday 12

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SGA’s “Club Row” Showcase of HCC’s Student Organizations and Clubs Globe Café -11 AM - 2 PM

Live Music: Kyshona Brown Globe Café, 12 PM

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Club Row Inclement weather date

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Spring Break - College Closed

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

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1 Family Bingo Globe Café - 6:30 PM

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SGA Meeting Library 326, 12 PM & 5 PM

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Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop SC, Room 243 - 12:30 PM

Irish Heritage Celebration Globe Café - 9 - 11 AM

SGA Meeting Library 326, 12 PM & 5 PM Wii Wednesday Globe Café 11 AM - 3 PM

Poet Lauren Zuniga SC 243, 11:30 AM

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Alternative Spring Break Trip to NY/NJ

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SGA Officer Interest Meeting SC, Room 243 10 AM & 2 PM SGA Meeting Library 326, 12 PM & 5 PM

SGA Officer Applications Due

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Live Music: John Rush Globe Café 12 PM

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Wii Wednesday Globe Café 11 AM - 3 PM

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Open Mic Globe Café 11 AM - 1 PM

SGA Meeting Library 326, 12 PM & 5 PM

Wellness Fair Impaired Driving Simulator Globe Café, 11 AM - 2 PM

Live Music: Steve Means Globe Café, 12 PM

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Friday

Rites of Passage Mentoring Valentines Day Fun Free Movie - SKYFALL Program Luncheon Student Center, Room 243 Globe Café 11 AM - 1 PM SC 243 11:30 AM 10 AM, 12;30 PM,3 PM & 6 PM Fitness Center Open House Mardi Gras Celebration Susquehanna Center Globe Café 10 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 - 7 PM

Karaoke!

Globe Café, 11 AM - 1 PM

Free movie: The Hobbit Student Center, Room 243 10 AM, 3 PM, & 6 PM

Thursday

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Annual Etiquette Dinner Pre-Registration Required

Andy Grammer Concert APG FCU Arena 6 PM

Karaoke!

Globe Café, 11 AM - 1 PM

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SGA Candidate Forum Sex Signals Improv Show Globe Café - 1:30 PM Edgewood Hall, 132 - 5:30 PM

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Earth Day Celebration SC Patio - 11 AM - 1 PM Live Music: Preston Pugmire Globe Café 11:30 AM

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Alive! Mental Health Fair Student Center 10 AM - 3 PM

SGA Meeting Library 326, 12 PM & 5 PM

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SGA Election Results Announced Globe Café - 12 PM

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Congratulations Graduates!

Programs, unless otherwise noted, are offered for HCC-registered credit students as those students pay applicable fees to cover College Life Programming. Students need to bring their HCC ID to participate in events and activities sponsored by College Life. Please note all program dates, locations, and times are subject to change. Check www.facebook.com/harfordcollegelife for program confirmation. Our goal is to make all materials and services accessible. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate, please contact College Life at 443-412-2373 at least ten calendar days in advance.