Subjects in the Classroom and Life
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
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.
educational subjects, subject relevance in education
Using Object Layers
Posted on Aug 9, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
Tutorial on using object layers to add depth and creative possibilities to graphic projects.
object layers, graphic design, tutorial, corel photopaint
John Faught
Posted on Jan 29, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
The truth about John Faught.
john faught, iformation technology, network technician
Reflections on the precariousness of life
Posted on Aug 8, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
Philosophical essay on life and death sparked by a family trip where a pigeon collided with the car and we had a flat tire.
life, death, tragedy, rights
Bruce Lee's Philosophy
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 27, 2011
A review of Bruce Lee's philosophical outlook.
bruce lee philosophy, bruce lee legacy
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
westland high school, student teacher conflict, smart kid, honor roll, drop out, dropout
Reviewing the Slate
Posted on Feb 26, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
Review of Steven Pinker's book The Blank Slate and the common notion that we are all born without predispositions.
blank slate, human nature, steven pinker, cultural relativism, feminism, brain, psychology
The Public Disdain for Science
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
An essay about common public opinion towards science.
science in the public
The Call for Religion in Schools
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An unpublished editorial on religion in the classroom.
religion in school, science and religion, religion and education
