The nature of apathy
To be apathetic is to invite entropy, says Olson. How do we deal with it?
MisCon 25
My Adventure with Onkel Sven.
I traveled to Missoula, Montana with John Dalmas to participate in MisCon 25. I met several interesting characters including William Warren Jr, James Burk, Jim Glass and others.
The Pumpkin Patch
An ancient horror lurks in the night time pumpkin patch.
My feelings on God
My personal views on God.
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.
The Marv Albert Rule
Anything is Possible
The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
Human ability and prejudice
Prejudice is a part of our world fading, but never quickly enough.
Voting with the ego.
Egoism may not be popular, but it's what's getting my vote.