Studium

Stefanie Brearley is a graduate student at California State University, Chico. She will complete her Masters of Public Administration in May 2003. Her undergraduate degrees are in journalism and political science from the University of Nevada. Her book review was written for Dr. Sharon Barrios' Organization Theory course.

Kiana Buss is a twenty-one year old graduating senior at California State University, Chico. She is majoring in political science with a minor in international relations. Her research and subsequent paper was based on Richard Fenno’s path breaking book Home Style. She received a $2000 research and creativity grant in the summer of 2002 to conduct her study. Dr. Diana Dwyre was the faculty advisor for her project. She is currently participating in the Sacramento Semester program where she is an intern for Assembly member Wilma Chan. She eventually wants to get her Ph.D. in political science.

Leslie Anne Lee is a graduate student working towards her Masters in Political Science. She currently resides in Yuba City, California, where she teaches English at Yuba City High School. A professional educator for twelve years, teaching both social science and English, she returned to school in order to continue her education. “Vouchers and Ideology: An Imperfect Fit” was written for Dr. Lori Weber’s Seminar on Public Opinion. Her interest in the project stems from her work as an educator and her experience with both public and private schools. Although her masters degree will provide other employment opportunities, Leslie plans to continue teaching high school students for the remainder of her career.

Kathleen Moore is a twenty-two year old political science major from Folsom, California. She will be graduating in May 2003. Her paper was written for Dr. Alan Gibson’s American Political Thought course in spring 2002.

Krista Pollock is a twenty-four year old senior at California State University, Chico. Her paper was written for Dr. Lori Weber’s Introduction to Political Inquiry course in fall 2002. She is a public administration major and will also be receiving a paralegal certificate. She hopes to use her education to work in the judicial system or go on to law school.

Meredith Reynolds is a twenty-one year old senior majoring in public administration with a minor in organizational communication. Her career goal is to become a city manager and eventually teach government at the high school or college level. Currently, she is employed as a coach at Chico High School. She is also a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, the project director of the Chico Youth Shadow City Council, an intern in the city manager’s office at the City of Chico, a Dean’s List recipient, a presenter at the Behavior and Social Sciences Symposium, and last of all, the coordinating editor of Studium. This summer Meredith was a congressional intern for Congressman Cal Dooley in Washington, D.C., which has continued to kindle her flame for public service.

Brian Rich is a twenty-two year old senior at California State University, Chico. Brian is majoring in public administration with an option in criminal justice and also minoring in ethics. He plans to graduate in the spring of 2004 and to pursue a career in law enforcement as a sheriff in his home town of Sacramento, California. He is also interested in pursuing a career in federal law enforcement, perhaps, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation or with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. Brian is also a member of the Chico State men’s rugby team.

Bonnie Roy wrote her papers while studying Political Film and Introduction to Political Inquiry with Chico State Professors Rick Ostrom and Charlie Turner, respectively. She is completing her special major in political communication this spring. In the next several years she plans to work toward a doctoral degree in political science and continue with scholarly and creative writing.

Jessica C. Zeidman is a twenty-two year old graduating senior majoring in criminal justice with a minor in public administration. She is in the first graduating class at Chico State to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and wishes to thanks Dr. Lori Beth Way for making the degree possible and for her incredible patience and guidance. Eventually, Jessica plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Justice, Law, and Society after some “real-world” experience and lots of traveling. She chose Bush v. Gore not because it was her favorite case or she agreed with the outcome, rather she wants to encourage other students to realize the important ramification of the decision. It was written for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties taught by Dr. Artemus Ward, who taught her that the Supreme Court is not an impartial, non-political entity.