Crazy World
Posted on Aug 26, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
Essay on the turmoil of our world today and the current trend of escalating hatred, nationalism and xenophobia.
xenophobia, nationalism, hatred, crazy world, political essay, society
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
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An unpublished editorial on religion in the classroom.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
Return to Norton Middle School
Posted on Apr 4, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
school
Rock Music IS Folk Art.
Posted on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
Essay tracing path of folk music to modern rock.
music, folk, rock
Jack Buckingham Retires after 31 Years in SWCS
Posted on May 30, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Jack Buckingham was one of my teachers at Westland High School. This is a short feature on Buck.
buckingham, buck, westland, high school, whs
Pursuit of Happiness
Posted on Oct 26, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
Essay on natural rights with a focus on the Pursuit of Happiness.
natural rights, happiness, philosophy
The Cheating Mentality
Posted on Dec 14, 2005 | Last Updated Dec 23, 2012
Essay about cheating in online games, using hacks in multiplayer games.
online gaming, hacking, hacks, cheats, cheating, psychology
A World Without Pain
Posted on Sep 2, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
An essay in reaction to the New Orleans disaster following hurricane Katrina.
new orleans, hurricane katrina
