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.
Introduction to Web Design
An introduction to designing a web site.
Artists come a dime-a-dozen
The plight of artists trying to make a living in the 21st Century.
February 17, 2006 Newsletter
February 17, 2006 Newsletter.
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.
New CS:Source Map de_tension
My return to mapping is official with the remake of de_tension for CS:Source. This new map includes a novel mapping technique developed by Andrew Penry and myself called Dynamic Mapping.
Search Engine Optimization
Search engine optimization that can be done in-house, as well as advice for higher rankings.
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.