Smart Kids in Distress
Posted on Mar 8, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Advice for young artists and free thinkers struggling in high school.
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Using the Internet
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
This editorial on education was printed as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.
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Pet People
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
A Chalkboard column by Shawn Olson about regulars at a pet store.
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The Sunset and Spirits
Posted on Apr 2, 2003 | Last Updated Jun 8, 2021
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
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Photographing People
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Tips on portrait photography and the challenges of photographing human subjects.
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Adults shoot kids with paintball gun
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
On Nov 10-11, 2002, adults fired paintballs at neighborhood kids from 237 Fremont Court.
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How can I help fund the Shawn Olson Creative Arts?
Posted on Jul 18, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
You can help fund Shawn Olson by spreading the word, adding links, or donating.
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Creative Arts
Posted on Jul 31, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Essay on creative arts and the true value of art and creativity.
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