Educational Inflation
A critique of the value of educational diplomas.
A Little About John Dalmas
A short overview of the life of my friend John Dalmas.
The Big Insurance Scam
A scathing reaction to the realities of the insurance industry and the insurance scam that makes the entire American public a victim.
The Fairness Mentality
Essay about our skewed perspective on fairness.
Ban the Plan-O-Gram
Humorous call for the downfall of the Plan-O-Gram.
Winners on Wheels
A feature about disabled students involved with sports. Originally from the Westside Messenger.
The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma
There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Information Overload
An Over-Abundance of Information in the Information Age
An essay on the trends on the Internet that cause an explosion of information that is often antithetical to the ideals of democracy and progress. This essay cautions parents, teachers and community leaders to be wary of every emerging media outlet.
A Sonnet Dreamt
A poem about enjoying the moments and memories in our lives.
