Lunar Eclipse
Posted on May 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Photos of the lunar eclipse on May 15-16, 2003.
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Problems with Journalism
Posted on Nov 21, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
Some of the problems and misconceptions surrounding modern journalism.
journalism, critique, critic, media, modern
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
Subjects in the Classroom and Life
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
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.
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In the Wake of a Good Night's Sleep
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
A Chalboard Column by Shawn Olson on waking up.
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Some thoughts on learning
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Shawn Olson criticizes the standard battle between educators promoting exclusive learning styles.
learning styles, teaching styles
Adding some style to your web page
Posted on Apr 16, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
A beginning example of adding style to your web page.
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Education in Debt
Posted on Dec 30, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
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The Sunset and Spirits
Posted on Apr 2, 2003 | Last Updated Jun 8, 2021
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
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