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.
Misconceptions on Privacy Invasion
An essay defending the government's right to spy on the public.
Education in Debt
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
Jack Buckingham Retires after 31 Years in SWCS
Jack Buckingham was one of my teachers at Westland High School. This is a short feature on Buck.
November 18, 2009 Newsletter
November 18, 2009 Newsletter with a discussion on social networking sites like Facebook. Links to latest projects.
A Yahoo Speaks Out
An unpublished editorial where Shawn Olson responds to a crankpot reader.
CandleWatch - Rekindling the love for candlelight
CandleWatch is a new jar candle accessory that automatically extinguishes jar candles.
A Perspective on Futurism
Compilation of facts and thoughts on futurism origin and effects.
Hirsch shoulda did his homework
A stab at E. D. Hirsch's misplaced criticism of John Dewey.
Politics from the Porch
People wonder what the value of politics is. Inclusion in history, that's the value.