Misconceptions on Privacy Invasion
An essay defending the government's right to spy on the public.
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.
The idea of love
A philosophical look at the human emotion of love, originally printed in the Messenger.
Writing Samples
Writing samples on the Shawn Olson Artistic Network
America’s New War
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
Notes From Cali
Words from a friend absentia.
The loving neighborhood – For Residents Only
Communites want to stop teenage crime, but continue to take away legitimate outlets for youthful activities.
The Call for Religion in Schools
An unpublished editorial on religion in the classroom.
A Comparison of two major dynamic web platforms (LAMP vs. WISA)
Dynamic web sites are powered by web technologies. What do these technologies do and which is best?
The Fairness Mentality
Essay about our skewed perspective on fairness.
