All Days Pass
Posted on Jun 20, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
Poem on the futillity of life. It's not really what I believe naturally... but it's how I feel on certain days.
human vanity, poem
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Posted on Jan 6, 2018 | Last Updated Aug 12, 2021
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
entitlement, negativity, trolls
My failed faith
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
apostasy of shawn olson, ethics, morality, debate
Smart Kids in Distress
Posted on Mar 8, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Advice for young artists and free thinkers struggling in high school.
high school advice, education, artists, creative thinkers, talented kids
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
June 15, 2009 Newsletter
Posted on Jun 14, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Newsletter including the retirement of Jack Buckingham. Discussion on teachers.
Houdini & Thurston
A short contrast of Howard Thurston and Harry Houdini
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Comparing America magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston.
harry houdini, ehrich weiss, howard thurston, magicians, skepticism
Winners on Wheels
Posted on Jan 7, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A feature about disabled students involved with sports. Originally from the Westside Messenger.
wheelchair basketball, handicap, sports
