Creative Arts
Posted on Jul 31, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Essay on creative arts and the true value of art and creativity.
creative arts, art, creativity
The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
impatient society, red lights
Problems with Journalism
Posted on Nov 21, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
Some of the problems and misconceptions surrounding modern journalism.
journalism, critique, critic, media, modern
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An unpublished editorial on religion in the classroom.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
"Leftover" Philly Cheese Steak
Posted on Apr 25, 2006 | Last Updated May 17, 2006
The Leftover Chef shows you what to do with leftover steak.
steak, cheesesteak
Cultural Cataracts
Posted on Nov 12, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
A personal conversation about the challenges facing educational and cultural progress in the face of overwhelming ignorance and myopia.
parenting, education, society, culture
The Blue Van
Posted on Mar 22, 2003 | Last Updated Jan 19, 2022
The Blue Van produced scorn from bystanders, but was a superb piece of machinery.
blue van humor Shawn Olson
June 28, 2006 Newsletter
Posted on Jun 27, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
June 28, 2006 Newsletter.
June 28, 2006 Newsletter
February 23, 2007 Newsletter
Posted on Feb 22, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
February 23, 2007 Newsletter.
February 23, 2007 Newsletter
