The Student Newspaper of Howard Community College

The HCC Times

The Student Newspaper of Howard Community College

The HCC Times

The Student Newspaper of Howard Community College

The HCC Times

Current Staff

Timothy Winans
Content Strategist

Timothy Winans

Timothy Winans is currently a physical science major at Howard Community College. As Content Strategist he strives for The HCC Times to provide articles to the student body that reflect the various interests and topics that students...

Nilla Karunakaran
Editor

Nilla Karunakaran

Nilla Karunakaran is a second-year student at HCC. As the newest Editor of The HCC Times, she aims to amplify student voices while delivering content that both informs and inspires. Nilla is passionate about community empowerment...

Ren Tabor
Columnist

Ren Tabor

Ren Tabor is currently a sociology major at HCC. xe is not sure of the career path xe wants to pursue. xe wants to go to UMD College Park with Alexander Fitzgerald. At the moment, xe likes to write horoscopes, along with astronom...

Jonathan Chekol
Staff Writer

Jonathan Chekol

Jonathan Chekol grew up in Clarksville, MD, and he is currently a sophomore at HCC, majoring in Audio Video Media Production. Jonathan is a sportswriter here at The HCC Times and has an internship within the Athletics Department...

Carlie Olenick
Staff Writer

Carlie Olenick

Carlie Olenick is studying English at Howard Community College. She plans to transfer to a four-year university in the fall of 2023. She wants to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in English Language, Literature and General. In the future, s...

Gregory Lee Garin
Staff Writer

Gregory Lee Garin

Greg Garin is a long-haired fella who has discovered a passion for plants, animals and the environment.  He is majoring in plant science and spends most of his time with his dog Snoopy (who has many names).  Greg’s favorite...

James Daly
Staff Writer

James Daly

James Daly is an oddball who has called Ellicott City home for over a decade. He is currently majoring in General Studies at HCC, after which he has no clue where he'll go (perhaps filmmaking or archiving). For now though, he...

Aaron Sorak
Staff Writer

Aaron Sorak

What up! My name is Aaron Sorak and I'm a first semester student who graduated from Centennial High School this year. My favorite hobbies include photography, filmmaking, athletics, and writing (obviously). Check me out on Instagram...

Ozair Hussain
Staff Writer

Ozair Hussain

Ozair is a second-year cybersecurity major at HCC. He previously attended HCC where he earned his Associate's in business administration and was a member of the cross country and track and field teams. His passions include sports,...

Shaunak Patil
Photographer

Shaunak Patil

Shaunak Patil is a business major at HCC. His future plans are to transfer to UMD where he will complete a Bachelor's in Business. He loves to write, watch movies, listen to music, and do photography. Currently, Shaunak is on...