The Life of Clarence Himes
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
My failed faith
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
MisCon 25
My Adventure with Onkel Sven.
I traveled to Missoula, Montana with John Dalmas to participate in MisCon 25. I met several interesting characters including William Warren Jr, James Burk, Jim Glass and others.
Information Overload
An Over-Abundance of Information in the Information Age
An essay on the trends on the Internet that cause an explosion of information that is often antithetical to the ideals of democracy and progress. This essay cautions parents, teachers and community leaders to be wary of every emerging media outlet.
Fuel Tank Safety Measures
An overview of the safety measures fuel distributors take to minimize accidental disasters.
J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center turns 40
History of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, a refuge for many children and teenagers in the Hilltop, a community on the West Side of Columbus, Ohio. Story from in the Columbus Messenger Newspapers for April 29, 2002 by staff writer Shawn Olson.
My feelings on God
My personal views on God.
Society's sentiment towards evolution
People argue against evolution all the time when they've never read about it.
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.
