diff --git a/scipaperloader/blueprints/logger.py b/scipaperloader/blueprints/logger.py
index 97f4639..3976b1e 100644
--- a/scipaperloader/blueprints/logger.py
+++ b/scipaperloader/blueprints/logger.py
@@ -20,6 +20,10 @@ def list_logs():
     end_date = request.args.get("end_date")
     search_term = request.args.get("search_term")
 
+    if search_term == "None":
+        search_term = None
+
+
     query = ActivityLog.query
 
     if category: