Google's Dewey Update
Some thoughts on the latest upheaval to the search engine world and the so-called Dewey Update.
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
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 Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
The most important things
Putting human struggles and value into perspective.
Evolution of a Shutterbug
Some tips on photography and an overview on my education with cameras.
The Value of Art
An essay on the value of art.
The nature of apathy
To be apathetic is to invite entropy, says Olson. How do we deal with it?