The root of educational failure
The reason public education suffers is because the primary participants (students and parents), do not share a love for learning.
Ban the Plan-O-Gram
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Humorous call for the downfall of the Plan-O-Gram.
Society's sentiment towards evolution
People argue against evolution all the time when they've never read about it.
Educational Drop-Outs
Observations on high school drop-outs and society.
Online Vs Print
Essay on the values of web publishing over printed media relating to marketing.
Campaign Trail
Observations on American politics from a former journalist.
Writing Samples
Writing samples on the Shawn Olson Artistic Network
It Takes A Village
Essays on community life, parenting and modern society.
Birds and Other Denizens of the Outer Banks
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Photos of birds, dolphins and sites in the Outer Banks.