Undivided in a Divided Scene
Photos of Undivided at Newport plus interview.
The Cheating Mentality
Essay about cheating in online games, using hacks in multiplayer games.
Mask of Rogue 7 - Chapter 5 - Ghosts and Static
Captain Jarolds finds clues that only deepen the mystery around the planet Jadus.
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.
The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
EA, HP, and user frustration
How misnomers and programming error can frustrate your users.
Psychics and Statistics
What happens when a Carl Sagan fan meets with person with psychic ability.
Junk Food won’t make you Chuck
A review of musical group Chuck's Junk by Shawn Olson, originally in the Westside Messenger.
America’s New War
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
Exhausted Melodies
A poem about the repetitive nature of human nature. We all share certain core elements that repeat over the ages, linking us to humanity.