Discipline in School
A strict look at the need for strong discipline in the classroom.
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma
There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.
Winners on Wheels
A feature about disabled students involved with sports. Originally from the Westside Messenger.
The most important things
Putting human struggles and value into perspective.
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.
Junk Food won’t make you Chuck
A review of musical group Chuck's Junk by Shawn Olson, originally in the Westside Messenger.
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.