Profiles

The New Face of Oil
DuJour
In small towns across America, a new wave of investors is betting hard on drilling — and winning. But as this investigation of an Ohio community proves, every boomtown has its shadows.

Jessica’s Journey
ESPN
After 2,620 incredible miles, a Guinness World Record awaits Jocelyn Rivas — and much more.

Jessica's Journey

Double Vision
Oregon Quarterly
Devon Allen chases a historic twofer — medaling at the world championships and playing pro football.

A Second Life
Runner’s World
Matt Long had life by the horns — until the day he got crushed by a 20-ton bus. Though the once unstoppable firefighter and Ironman suffered horrific injuries, he somehow survived. Then he had to do something even harder: learn to live again. So Long took on another impossible challenge. He decided to run a marathon.

A Second Life

The Coach of Silicon Valley
Columbia College Today
Bill Campbell captained Columbia’s Ivy League football champions and coached the Lions for six seasons before beginning a successful career in high-tech industry. Throughout his journey, he has never forgotten his roots — or his alma mater.

The Life of Riley
Successful Meetings
Pat Riley earns $20,000 a speech. Is he worth it?

Sam’s Club
SmartMoney
Sam Isaly’s formula is simple. Just win. And for most of the past 10 years, that’s exactly what his health care fund has been doing, returning about 20 percent a year and beating all comers. But this year the sector and his numbers are in a tailspin. Will his best-laid plans come undone?

Sam's Club

Recipe for Success
Sales & Marketing Management
Wolfgang Puck prepares the meals Hollywood movie stars and moguls love to eat. Now, with his business-savvy wife, this happy-go-lucky chef is building a multiproduct line for the masses to enjoy.

Awards and Anguish for a Driven Reporter
Columbia Journalism Review
The New York Times‘s Keith Bradsher led the pack in revealing the growing dangers of sports utility vehicles. What did it earn him? A couple of prizes and a load of ill will.