The nature of apathy
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
To be apathetic is to invite entropy, says Olson. How do we deal with it?
apathy, entropy, progress, decay
A World at War
Posted on Mar 1, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
Thoughts on the American War in Iraq.
war iraq, world politics
The Big Insurance Scam
Posted on Oct 19, 2004 | Last Updated Aug 10, 2014
A scathing reaction to the realities of the insurance industry and the insurance scam that makes the entire American public a victim.
insurance, scams, scam, lasering, fraud
The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
impatient society, red lights
Barry Childs-Helton
Pictures of a Minstrel-at-Arms
Posted on Nov 10, 2015 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2015
A short profile of Barry Childs-Helton from a fan.
barry childs-helton, filk, album, wild mercy, the summers behind you
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
westland high school, student teacher conflict, smart kid, honor roll, drop out, dropout
EA, HP, and user frustration
Posted on Feb 6, 2007 | Last Updated Feb 7, 2007
How misnomers and programming error can frustrate your users.
EA Link, jetdirect, networked printing, design
The loving neighborhood – For Residents Only
Posted on Nov 5, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
Communites want to stop teenage crime, but continue to take away legitimate outlets for youthful activities.
The loving neighborhood – For Residents Only - social problems, urban decay, children and society, sports, athletic outlets
