Subjects in the Classroom and Life
A discussion on the utilitarian value of the subjects our schools teach. This editorial on education was one of the last pieces Shawn Olson printed as a Messenger writer.
Society's sentiment towards evolution
People argue against evolution all the time when they've never read about it.
Politics from the Porch
People wonder what the value of politics is. Inclusion in history, that's the value.
Adults shoot kids with paintball gun
On Nov 10-11, 2002, adults fired paintballs at neighborhood kids from 237 Fremont Court.
Jack Buckingham Retires after 31 Years in SWCS
Jack Buckingham was one of my teachers at Westland High School. This is a short feature on Buck.
Donna Olson Still Recovering
Donna Olson is still in the hospital, recovering from stroke.
Reflections and Infections
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
A World Without Pain
An essay in reaction to the New Orleans disaster following hurricane Katrina.
A Day at the Dentist
A weird and horrific story about a trip to the dentist gone wrong.
