Armor Piercing Condoms
An uncouth cartoon about human nature, sex and capitalism.
Infection of the Heart
Poem about despair and the false questions that can lead us into the darkest areas of the human heart. A poem for Vince Kingrea, who sadly took his own life.
Photographing People
Tips on portrait photography and the challenges of photographing human subjects.
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.
The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
Don't Stand Too Close
A poem about lost hope in love and anger.
Picking that special gift
Picking out the right gift for your sweetheart isn't always easy. But this dog came to the right place, as he learns that nothing says love like a side of ham.
Educational Drop-Outs
Observations on high school drop-outs and society.
Reflections and Infections
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
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.