Winners on Wheels
A feature about disabled students involved with sports. Originally from the Westside Messenger.
My failed faith
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
Psychics and Statistics
What happens when a Carl Sagan fan meets with person with psychic ability.
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.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Ohio Salamanders – Tadpole Photos
Photos of salamander tadpoles living in vernal pools of Central Ohio.
Hole in my Heel
The story of how I survived a wound that killed legendary Achilles.
Donna Olson died at 55
Donna Olson, my mother, died on August 4, 2003.
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.
