We Need Science
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011
Essays on the need to prioritize science in our everyday lives--and to focus on science in our schools.
Perplexing Things
Posted on Feb 6, 2014 | Last Updated Jun 23, 2014
Essays on perplexing and amazing aspects of reality that are often unintuitive.
statistics, nature, mind, math, perplex
The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
educational philosophy of john dewey, john dewey education, education, philosopher, forgotten
My failed faith
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
apostasy of shawn olson, ethics, morality, debate
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
Rock Music IS Folk Art.
Posted on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
Essay tracing path of folk music to modern rock.
music, folk, rock
Society's sentiment towards evolution
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
People argue against evolution all the time when they've never read about it.
anti-evolutionism, evolution, evolutionary misconceptions
Winners on Wheels
Posted on Jan 7, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A feature about disabled students involved with sports. Originally from the Westside Messenger.
wheelchair basketball, handicap, sports
Human ability and prejudice
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Prejudice is a part of our world fading, but never quickly enough.
sexism, racism, prejudice
