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.
Ohio 2006 Campaign Websites: Blackwell vs. Strickland
How do the candidate for Ohio Governor use thier websites? Facts, fiction, and mud.
The black, white and red of the colorblind society
An essay noting the state of the civil rights movement in the wake of Rosa Park's death.
The Cringe Phenomenon
![Tom Cline](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/872_1_Shawn_cringe_tom_practice_9379.jpg)
![Ryan Wilder](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/880_1_Shawn_cringe_ryan_practice_9422.jpg)
![Corbin Cringe](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/879_1_Shawn_cringe_corbin_practice_9479.jpg)
![Joe Viers](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/877_1_Shawn_joe_viers_cringe_9402.jpg)
![Mat Marcum](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/873_1_Shawn_cringe_mat_practice_9366.jpg)
![Cringe Practice](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/883_1_Shawn_cringe_practice_9407.jpg)
![Mat Marcum](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/881_1_Shawn_cringe_mat_practice_9396.jpg)
Interview with Cringe that appeared in Now It's Dark Magazine.
Boycott Adobe
It's Time for Artists to Send a Message
Critical discussion on software companies fleecing artists and consumers.
A New Beginning
For my one and only.. a promise to give honor and respect.
Pet People
A Chalkboard column by Shawn Olson about regulars at a pet store.
The Tale of a Stubborn Horse
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Some photos of a stubborn horse being trained.
Sleepy Baby
![hayden sleeping baby 1](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3875_1_1426_1_hayden-sleeping-baby-1.jpg)
![hayden smiling with eyes closed](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3878_1_1426_4_hayden-smiling-with-eyes-closed.jpg)
![hayden looking at dad](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3877_1_1426_3_hayden-looking-at-dad.jpg)
![Hayden Asleep 2](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3880_1_1426_6_hayden-asleep-2.jpg)
Photos of baby Hayden, tired from watching some Doctor Who and Backyardigans with Dad.