Carissa Wolf: Vita
Carissa M. Wolf
Curriculum Vitae
2020
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EDUCATION
Master of Arts
Communication
Boise State University
2007
Bachelor of Science, cum laude
Sociology
Boise State University
2002
Bachelor of Arts
Mass Communication/Journalism, cum laude
Boise State University
2002
Journalism studies
Project Censored Investigative Journalism Institute
Sonoma State University
1999
ACADEMIC and TEACHING POSITIONS
Lecturer
Sociology Department
Boise State University
• Serves appointment in the Sociology Department as lecturer faculty member teaching upper and lower division courses with an emphasis on introductory ethnic studies, sociological communication and social problems courses and special topics in media and disability studies. Coursework includes the study of social problems, social groups, organizations and institutions. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking, civic engagement, problem solving, sociological perspectives, theory, research methods and applications in areas such as organizations, socialization, inequality, intergroup relations and other sociological phenomena. Appointment includes the development of inaugural course in sociological communication. (2019-present).
Adjunct Instructor
Sociology Department
Boise State University
• Serves fall and spring appointments in the Sociology Department as adjunct instruction faculty teaching upper and lower division courses. Instruction includes the study of social problems, disability studies, social groups, organizations and societies. Coursework emphasizes critical thinking, civic engagement, problem solving, sociological perspectives, theory, research methods and applications in areas such as organizations, socialization, inequality, institutions, intergroup relations and other sociological phenomena. Contractual employment included appointments in the Honors College and Extended Studies division. (2008-2019).
Adjunct Instructor
Communication Department
Boise State University
• Served the Communication Department as an adjunct instructor teaching reporting and news writing, cross listed topics in media studies and leading media literacy discussions. Coursework instruction included the study of communication, reporting, media studies, writing, ethics and civics. Instruction emphasized critical thinking, civic engagement, problem solving and writing. (2014-2018).
Adjunct Instructor
University Foundations
Boise State University
• Served rotating appointments as adjunct instruction faculty teaching introductory general studies courses that emphasized sociological thought and media literacy. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking, civic engagement, problem solving, sociological perspectives, theory, research methods and ethics with an adherence to university learning outcomes. (2014-2019).
Graduate Research Assistant
Boise State University
• Communication Department qualitative research assistant, under the direction of Dr. Renu Dube (2005-2006).
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
• Undergraduate communication course instructor, under the direction of Professor Dawn Craner (2004-2005).
Guest Lecturer
Boise and Meridian School Districts
• Taught media studies units in elementary, middle and high schools, Boise Idaho (2002-2004).
Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
• Sociology Department, undergraduate sociology courses, under the direction of Dr. Pat Dorman (2001-2002).
Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
• Sociology Department, undergraduate research methods and sociology courses, under the direction of Dr. Michael Blain (1999-2002).
Tutor
Boise State University
• Social science courses, (various dates, 1999-2001).
Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
• Communication Department, undergraduate communication and philosophy course, under the direction of Dr. Ed McLuskie (2000).
Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
• Communication Department undergraduate news and reporting course, under the direction of Dr. Dan Morris (1998).
Tutor
Idaho Commission for the Blind
• Volunteer reader, tutor and guide to university students (1997).
COURSES TAUGHT
SOC 494 – The Body, Gender and Power (2020)
SOC 122 – Sociological Communication (present)
SOC 230 – Introduction to Ethnic Studies (2019)
UF 100 – Foundations of Intellectual Life, discussion leader (2018-2019)
COMM 494 – Media Literacy for Civic Engagement (2015)
SOC 494 – Sociology of the Body (Disability Studies) (2014-present)
COMM 494 – Power, Profit and the Press (2014-present)
COMM 363 – Advanced Reporting and Writing (2014)
UF 200 – Civic and Ethical Foundations (2014-2019)
SOC 101 – Introduction to Sociology (2008-present)
SOC 102 – Social Problems (2008-present)
COMM 101 – Introduction to Speech Communication (2004-2005)
COMM 351 – Intercultural Communication, assisted (2005)
COMM 364 – Visual Communication, assisted (2005)
COMM 304 – Perspectives of Inquiry, assisted (2000)
COMM 273 – Reporting and News Writing, assisted (1999)
RESEARCH and AREAS of STUDY
Major areas of study and research include:
• Media Studies
• Journalism
• Political economy of the public sphere
• Mass media and democracy
• Mass media and society
• Journalism and social epistemology
• Journalism pedagogy
• News workers
• New media ecosystems
• Media Literacy
• Representations in the media
• Critical theory and philosophy
• Environmental policy
• Health care policy
• Sociology of health and medicine
• Disability studies
• Religion and public policy
• Fringe and extremist groups
• Public sociology
• Sociology of Food
• Food politics
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
Contributing Writer
The Washington Post (January 2016-present)
• In-depth news features and news articles report on breaking news and trends and issues in the West. Articles focus on economic and political analysis, breaking news, social movements, public lands policy, culture, health, religion and fringe activist groups.
Editor
Edible Idaho (February 2019-April 2020)
• Executed editorial vision for regional food magazine that emphasized the connection between food and society through enterprise reporting, commentary, analysis, essays and reviews; directed and oversaw journalistic content with adherence to magazine mission and legal and ethical standards; recruited, supervised, supported and mentored reporters and writers; developed practices to diversify content; represented diverse populations and included broad audiences; represented publication through civic engagement and public outreach.
Contributing Writer
Edible Idaho Magazine (2015-2019)
• Enterprise reporting covered food and its connection to social systems, focusing on the political, economic, cultural and social impacts of food for regional news and features magazine. Past projects include reporting on the connection between economic growth, social inequality and the environment to food systems.
Contributing Writer
Bitterroot Magazine (December 2018-present)
• Enterprise reporting covers political, economic, environmental and cultural issues affecting the North American West for national news magazine. Past projects include reporting on economic growth and demographic changes; immigrant and refugee populations; climate change and natural disasters.
Contributing Writer
Boise Weekly (2004-2017)
• Publications and in-depth, award-winning articles focused on social issues and politics. Covered state and local government, health care and social issues as a public affairs and news features reporter; wrote weekly column covering the legislature and state politics. Multi-platform projects included video production, social media reporting and long-form journalism.
Contributing Writer
Idaho Business Review (2013-2018)
• Magazine articles and in-depth business features covered innovations, trends and leadership in Idaho business and industry.
Reporter
Mlex Newswire (2013)
• Reported daily breaking legal news from U.S. District Court with an emphasis on health care, politics and business law journalism for international news wire service.
Reporter
The Curry Costal Pilot (2006-2007)
• Served as photographer and general assignment, lead reporter for regional newspaper serving Northern California and Southern Oregon. Enterprise and investigative reporting covered education, health care, politics, business and social issues.
Reporter
The Idaho Statesman (2002-2004)
• Recruited as a general assignment intern for daily, capital city newspaper; promoted to general assignment reporter; promoted to education reporter, promoted to lead news reporter for lifestyle niche magazine covering social issues, environment and government beats. Lead the launch and promotion of award-winning, weekly magazine and represented the newspaper in public relations and community events.
Reporter and Producer
Boise State Public Radio, NPR News 91 (1999-2002)
• Covered local, state and national public affairs issues including the Idaho State Legislature, Congress, the Idaho Supreme Court, city government and environmental policy; wrote and produced radio news stories for National Public Radio and NPR affiliates with an adherence to strict hourly deadlines and National Public Radio standards.
Editor-in-Chief
The Arbiter (2000-2001)
• Oversaw and executed the publication of weekly newspaper; launched online site, transitioned newspaper from once weekly print publication to twice weekly newspaper with a daily web presence and lead the development and execution of new media, reporting, finance, editorial and content models; mentored and trained student journalists; directed editorial content; developed and implemented editorial vision; maintained adherence to legal and ethical newspaper standards; lead volunteer and salaried staff of approximately 150; managed newspaper budget, worked with legal counsel to protect First Amendment Rights. Self-directed, produced and edited award-winning articles; conducted investigations involving the use of public records laws; gained experience as an embedded journalist with the U.S. military; specialized in general assignment, business and social issues reporting.
Freelance Journalist and research assistant
Various publications (1999-Present)
• Produced and/or researched news and features stories that appeared in more than five dozen magazines, newspapers and weeklies including AARP Magazine; The Idaho Statesman, The Wall Street Journal and Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
INTERNSHIPS
Intern Reporter
Idaho Statesman (2002)
•Covered education, politics and the environment as a general assignment reporter, produced, reported, wrote and edited news and news features for capitol city daily newspaper.
Intern writer
Boise Weekly (1994-1995)
• Assisted in the development of newly launched alternative newsweekly; researched and wrote team produced reports; assisted in the research of staff projects; researched and wrote feature stories, assisted in the development of newspaper identity.
Intern reporter and producer
Idaho Public Television, Idaho Reports (1993-1994)
•Assisted in broadcast production; covered the Idaho legislature as a general assignment government reporter, tracked and analyzed state government legislative bills and reported on government affairs for the nightly public affairs news program, Idaho Reports.
REPORTING BEATS
Past beat assignments include:
• Education
• Environment
• Politics
• Courts and Crime
• Health and Medicine
• Business
• Economics
• Social Inequality
• Social Movements
• Social Trends
• Breaking News
• General Assignment
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Media Production: Experience in the production, editing and creation of: audio and visual media; visual presentations; publication design; multi-platform reporting and public relations reports; social media campaigns; database and public records reporting.
Law: Successful applications of Freedom of Information Acts to obtain public records; successful pro se legal work in media law; experience in application of media law.
Online instruction: Created and built multi-platform, interactive course synchronous and asynchronous content for online instruction.
TEACHING SKILL
Rated as “excellent” or “outstanding” and highly recommended in end-course evaluations by students (2004-present).
ADVISING
Idaho Media Initiative internship advisor (2015-present)
Sociology Department internship field supervisor (2015-present)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Boise State Center for Teaching and Learning, Flexible Teaching for Student Success workshop, July 2020
Poynter Institute, annual workshops, 2007-present
Boise State University, University Foundations program, instruction workshops, 2014-2019
Boise State Center for Teaching and Learning, Course Design Institute, May-June 2015
Boise State Center for Teaching and Learning, workshops, 2013-present
Idaho Press Club Fall Conference, October 2014
Poynter Institute, Portland, conference workshops, 2007
Poynter Institute, Seattle, conference workshops, 2001
College Media Advisers annual conference, Washington, D.C., workshops, 2000
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Member
Sociology Department Communications Committee
(2020-present)
Board Member
Boise State University (2020-2021)
College of Arts and Sciences
Inclusive Community Board
Senator
Boise State University Faculty Senate (2018-2019)
Served as an elected, voting member of the Boise State University Faculty Senate representing adjunct instructors throughout the university. Term ended with promotion to lecturer faculty status.
Co-Founder and Co-Director
Idaho Media Initiative at Boise State University (2013-present)
Developed, organized and lead the launch of university-based journalism initiative dedicated to the development of new media funding models, journalism production, media literacy and research. Worked with faculty to help secure and administer launch budget; created internship program; co-directed general operations including community outreach, education initiatives and journalism projects.
Public Relations
Radio Boise (2014-1015)
Committee chair
Idaho Press Club (2004-2005)
Board member
Idaho Press Club (2002-2005)
Volunteer instructor in media studies
Boise and Meridian School District (2002-2004)
Board member
Boise State College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs Dean Search Committee (2002)
Member
Idaho Press Club (1998-2005)
Board Member
Boise State University
Publications Board (2000-2001)
Committee member
Boise State University Student Programs Board (1999)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Fundraising and public awareness
National MS Society (2008-present)
Public Relations
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (2011-2012)
Writer
Idaho Humane Society (2012)
Guest instructor and speaker
Boise School District (2002-2004)
Tutor
Boise State University Department of Modern Languages (2002)
Guide and Reader
Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (1997)
Classroom volunteer, guest instructor and speaker
Meridian School District (1997-2002)
Presenter and speaker
Various non-profit organizations, (2002 – present)
AFFLIATIONS
American Association of University Women, past member
Golden Key National Honor Society, inductee
Idaho Press Club, member
Kappa Sigma Phi Honor Society, inductee
Society of Professional Journalists, past member
Who’s Who Among University Women, inductee
SELECTED HONORS and AWARDS
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in courts and crime reporting (2017)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in magazine writing (team report) (2016)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in health and medical reporting (2015)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in magazine writing (team report) (2015)
• Association of Alternative Newsmedia Award for Public Service Reporting (2014)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in political reporting (2013)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in health and medical reporting (2013)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in business reporting (2013)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in environmental reporting (2013)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in magazine writing (team report) (2013)
• Idaho Press Club first place award for journalistic excellence in courts and crime reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in investigative reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in feature reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in courts and crime reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in investigative reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in investigative reporting (2012)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in political reporting (2010)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in health and medical reporting (2009)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in health and medical reporting (2008)
• Kappa Sigma Phi invitation (2006)
• Boise State University Graduate fellowship (2004-2006)
• Ted Trueblood Scholarship (2004-2006)
• Boise State University Distinguished Alumni award, nominee (2002).
• Gannet Innovator Drive for Excellence in journalism Award (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place in religion reporting (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place, political reporting (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in religion reporting (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in environmental reporting (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in outdoor reporting (2003)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in team reporting (2003)
• Livingston Award, nominee (2002)
• Gannett Well Done Award for journalistic excellence (2002)
• Who’s Who Among University Women, inductee (2002)
• Golden Key Honor Society, inductee (2002)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place, investigative reporting (2002)
• American Association of University Women scholarship (2001)
• Boise State University Sociology Department scholarship (2001)
• Martin Schaffer scholarship (2001)
• Arbiter Editor’s Scholarship (2000-2001)
• All American Scholar, inductee (2001)
• Ted Trueblood Scholarship (2000-2002)
• Rocky Mountain Collegiate Association award for journalistic excellence (2000)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place, investigative reporting (2000)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in investigative reporting (2000)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place, editorial writing (2000)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in feature reporting (2000)
• Idaho Press Club Don Watkins Memorial scholarship (2000)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence, first place, feature reporting (1999)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in investigative reporting (1999)
• Idaho Press Club award for journalistic excellence in feature reporting (1999)
• Idaho Journalism Advisors Association excellence in journalism awards (various dates)
SELECTED GRANTS AND FUNDING
Idaho Media Initiative. (2015). Co-founder/co-director with Seth Ashley. Awarded $20,000 from Boise State University for IMI seed money and to fund public affairs reporting projects
Idaho Media Initiative. (2015-present). Co-founder/co-director with Seth Ashley. Solicited and received private donations for the operations of IMI programs.
Boise Weekly Watchdogs (Jan. 2015). Reporter. Awarded $250 for investigative reporting project on drug policy reform.
Boise Weekly Watchdogs (Oct. 2013). Reporter. Awarded $250 for investigative reporting project on immigration reform.
Boise Weekly Watchdogs (Sept. 2013). Reporter. Awarded $250 for investigative reporting project on civil liberties violations.
Boise Weekly Watchdogs (Aug. 2013). Reporter. Awarded $250 for investigative reporting project on corporate environmental pollution.
Ted Trueblood Foundation (2004-2006). Graduate student. Awarded annual scholarship for graduate studies.
Ted Trueblood Foundation (2000-2002). Undergraduate student. Awarded annual scholarship funds for undergraduate studies.
The Arbiter Scholarship (2000-2001). Awarded full educational scholarship
The Idaho Press Club (2000). Awarded Don Watkins Memorial scholarship.
The Martin Schaffer Scholarship Fund (2000). Awarded educational scholarship.
American Association of University Women (2000). Awarded educational scholarship.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS and PUBLIC APPEARENCES
Staff. (Sept. 22, 2020). Carissa Wolf’s work published in The Washington Post. Boise State News. Retrieved from https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2020/09/22/carissa-wolfs-work-published-in-the-washington-post/. Work featured.
Clark, Ashley. (Sept. 18, 2020). Media literacy: Understanding bias in a digital world dictated by apps and algorithms. The Arbiter. Retrieved from https://arbiteronline.com/2020/09/18/media-literacy-understanding-bias-in-a-digital-world-dictated-by-apps-and-algorithms/. Featured source.
One Stone Summer Experience. (July 15, 2020). Exploring society and Food: how our food connects us to society. Guest lecturer.
Niess, Amanda. (April 30, 2020) Storytelling is rapidly changing but multimedia reporters continue to persevere. The Arbiter. Retrieved from https://arbiteronline.com/storytelling-is-rapidly-changing-but-multimedia-reporters-continue-to-persevere/. Featured source.
Fields, Kim. (June 24, 2020) Numbered women: Female inmates at Old Idaho Penitentiary provide glimpse into state’s history. KTVB. Retrieved from https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/208/numbered-women-old-idaho-state-penitentiary-incarcerated-women-book/277-813fbb95-2d0d-48ab-91d3-3ced0d9b9118. Work featured.
Wampler, Molly. (May 26, 2020). ‘Numbered’ Book Goes Back In Time For A Look At Idaho’s Prison For Women. Boise State Public Radio. Retrieved from https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/post/numbered-book-goes-back-time-look-idahos-prison-women?fbclid=IwAR17N8vEZx1AfWEGYiZA-ijEXti7nTHXEmMhNw9cTyfWEz2i2p_5KDyGYHU#stream/0. Publication featured.
Staff. (May 19, 2020). New book features profiles of women inmates at the Old Idaho Penitentiary. Boise State News. Retrieved from https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2020/05/19/new-book-features-profiles-of-women-inmates-at-the-old-idaho-penitentiary/. Featured source.
Treasure Valley Adjunct Conference. (May 16, 2019). Panel member.
Van Hyning, Celina. (October 19, 2019) Privilege: Do we know when we see it? The Arbiter. The Arbiter. Retrieved from https://arbiteronline.com/privilege-do-we-know-it-when-we-see-it/#prettyPhoto. Featured source.
Idaho Media Initiative (Nov. 5, 2018). “Dark Money” public event at Boise State University. Moderated panel discussion.
Prentice, George. (Aug. 8, 2018). This Land is Whose Land. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.idahopress.com/boiseweekly/news/local_and_state/this-land-is-whose-land/article_c3c9207e-b2e2-530e-9175-38143f84915b.html. Featured source in interview about environmental journalism.
Idaho Media Initiative (Oct. 17, 2015). “Why News Matters” public event at Boise State Downtown. Presented lecture and hosted panel discussion.
Russel, Betsy Z. (Oct. 15, 2015). Idaho Media Initiative to showcase projects, host public talk Sat. on ‘Why News Matters’. Idaho Spokesman-Review. Retrieved from https://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2015/oct/15/idaho-media-initiative-showcase-projects-host-public-talk-sat-why-news-matters/?fbclid=IwAR0V_DrAOj_9onE5pLW16fDG3RcSLwlBIo_-D_kzSoicET-7v1Y7EsUd86k. Work sourced.
Russel, Betsy Z. (Dec. 10, 2014). Idaho Media Initiative offers grants for reporting projects. Idaho Spokesman-Review. Retrieved from https://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2014/dec/10/idaho-media-initiative-offers-grants-reporting-projects/. Work sourced.
Idaho Media Initiative (October. 9, 2015). “Wisconsin Rising” public event at Boise State University. Presenter.
Sparrow, Zach. (April 3, 2014) Boise State professor spreads media literacy. The Arbiter. Issue no. 52. Vol. 26. Page 3. Featured profile source.
Fund for Idaho (Feb. 15, 2014) “The Media and Non-profits” panelist on media relations.
Live Chat Replay: St. Luke’s Trial. (Oct. 9, 2013). The Idaho Statesman. Online panel discussion. Panelist.
Women’s Network Annual Conference (Oct. 24, 2009). “Tough Times: How the Recession is Affecting Women and Families in Idaho” public event at Boise State University. Presented lecture and participated in panel discussion.
PUBLICATIONS
SELECTED BOOKS and ARTICLES
Wolf, Carissa, et. al (2020, Sept. 22) Luxury cars, MAGA flags and Facebook invites: How an unknown Idaho family organized the Portland rally that turned deadly. The Washington Post. 1A.
Wolf, Carissa, et al (2020). Hard Times, Small Crimes in T. Shallat and A. Beierle (Eds.), Women, crime, and doing time in Old Idaho. Boise, Idaho. Idaho Historical Society.
Wolf, Carissa. (in progress). Prayers for Pain: A biography of faith healing.
Wolf, C. and Guintini, G. (in progress). Life Expectancy in Faith Healing Communities: An interactionist analysis of preventable death.
Wolf, Carissa (2019, January 15). A Refugee Finds the Unexpected in Boise. Bitterroot Magazine. Retrieved from https://bitterrootmag.com/2019/01/15/a-refugee-finds-the-unexpected-in-boise/
Wolf, Carissa. (2019, June 5). The West’s Population is Booming. Except in Wyoming. Bitterroot Magazine. Retrieved from https://bitterrootmag.com/2019/06/07/the-wests-population-is-booming-except-in-wyoming/
Wolf, Carissa. (2018, June). Development Takes a Bite out of Farmland. Edible Idaho. Summer 2018. (Number 23)12-15.
Wolf, Carissa. (2018, May 18). Idaho primary: Paulette Jordan wins Democratic nomination for governor, will face Lt. Gov. Brad. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2018, Feb. 19). In Idaho, medical-care exemptions for faith healing come under fire. The Washington Post. A3.
Wolf, Carissa. (2017, June) Like Open Space? Keep it that way: Land conservation efforts lie in the hands of the farmer. Edible Idaho. Summer 2017 (Number 19) 16-23.
Wolf, Carissa. (2017, March 8). Dietrich: Idaho Teen, Community Grapple With Aftermath of Assault: He keeps asking, “Why me? These are my friends.” Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.boiseweekly.com.
Wolf, Carissa & Berman, M. (2016, Feb 12). In Oregon town, relief at the end of the refuge occupation. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. Sullivan, K & Berman, M. (2016, Feb 11). Final Oregon occupiers surrender to authorities, ending the refuge siege. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2016, Jan. 7). ‘That’s not how we live our lives.’ In Oregon, occupation unites frustrated citizens. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2016, Jan. 6). Go vegan and go home: Occupiers under siege from PETA, Native tribe. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. Sullivan, K & Berman, M (2016, Jan. 4). In Oregon, frustration over federal land rights has been building for years: Ever-increasing environmental rules on federal lands are imperiling their way of life, many residents say. The Washington Post. A1.
Wolf, Carissa. (2016, Jan. 3). As outsiders flood Oregon town, locals support cause, but not necessarily tactics: What started as a peaceful rally turned into an armed occupation that took residents by surprise. The Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2016, December). The Unequal Kitchen. Edible Idaho. Winter 2016 (Number 17). Retrieved from http://edibleidaho.ediblecommunities.com/.
Wolf, Carissa. (2015, Jan. 28). Campaigning for Cannabis in Idaho: Spotty medical marijuana laws sentence families to lives of uncertainty. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.boiseweekly.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2015, Jan. 27). Why (Not) Add the Words? Social theory addresses delay in adding LGBT civil rights protections to Idaho law. The Blue Review. Retrieved from https://thebluereview.org.
Wolf, Carissa. (2014, April 15). Battle of Economic Theories Took Center Stage at St. Luke’s Trial: Old-school, critical loss economic analysis took a beating in antitrust lawsuit. The Blue Review. Retrieved from https://thebluereview.org.
Wolf, Carissa. (2013, Aug 14). Away with the Whey: Chobani Yogurt Puts Rural Idaho in a Stink: The problem of what to do with the company’s acid whey biproduct is causing headaches for neighbor. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.boiseweekly.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2013, Oct. 8). Maze of Myths: Business Leaders Push Political Leaders on Immigration: As the immigration debate drags on, industry advocates for reform. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.boiseweekly.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2013, Sept. 11). The Hidden Costs of Civil Sidewalks
Laws targeting aggressive panhandling walk in the shadow of past litigation. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://www.boiseweekly.com.
Wolf, Carissa. (2012, January 16). Playing the Game: Therapeutic Community for Female Prisoners Changes Perspectives, Raises Controversy. Boise Weekly. Page 11.
Wolf, Carissa. (2010, Aug. 10). We’ve Come a Long Way Baby —Or Have We? The state of feminism in Idaho. Boise Weekly. Page 15.
Wolf, Carissa (2009, Nov. 23). The Forgotten Epidemic. Boise Weekly. Page 11.
Wolf, Carissa (2008, Oct 15). Country Medicine. Idaho debates the doctor shortage. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2008/interim/medical1112_boiseweekly.pdf
Wolf, Carissa. (2006, Oct. 18) Anatomy of a Wolf Attack. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from http://archive.altweeklies.com/aan/anatomy-of-a-wolf-attack/Story?oid=172638
Wolf, Carissa. (2006, Sept. 27). Quaking, Indeed. Boise Weekly. Retrieved from http://archive.altweeklies.com/aan/anatomy-of-a-wolf-attack/Story?oid=172638
Wolf, Carissa. (2003, Feb. 25) Rights vs. Risks. The Idaho Statesman. Page A6.