Sarah Z. Sleeper - Writer

She Put Truth On Front Line:
Journalist Martha Gellhorn chased the news with honesty and bravery
Driven by ambition and a desire to expose injustice, journalist Martha Gellhorn traveled into war-torn areas for seven decades. My character study reveals her unique nature and stunning accomplishments as a reporter.

Wireless Technology Boosting Qualcomm
Analysts give Qualcomm credit for having technology that trumps systems by rivals. My article details why the company is in the wireless cat-bird seat.

Publishing's Electronic Battlefield
Media watchdog Steven Brill's Contentville sets out to sell written words online, but learns an embarrassing lesson in Copyright Infringement 101.

Low on Profits, High on Attitude
When it debuted E*Trade executives claimed it was "much more than a cheap trade." My article assesses whether such confidence was deserved.

UCSD's Quiet New Cancer Czar
This article profiles UCSD's cancer czar, a reserved and respected leader who developed a cure for a rare cancer. Read about the accomplishments of this humble and fascinating man.

Fed Aims For Web ‘Transparency’
My article highlights what works and what doesn't on the Federal Reserve Web site.

Building a Strong Foundation
The condominiums downtown. The elementary school down the street. My case study shows how one company ensures buildings are safe and ready for prime time.

Sizing Up San Diego’s Nonprofit CEO Pay
Should a nonprofit executive draw a lower salary than a for-profit executive in a similar job? Why? Why not? And who decides how much a nonprofit executive deserves to be paid? Aren’t nonprofit organizations obligated to provide financial data to the public since some of their money comes from donations and taxes? Here's my detailed analysis.

Ansys Engineers Success
You gotta love a company with geek appeal. And even non-geeks should put this small but powerful investment opportunity on their radar screens. Ansys has an ace in the hole that many companies don't. Read all about it.

Poet Emily Dickinson: Focus, Persistence And Determined Uniqueness Earned Her Literary Fame
Driven, private and passionate, Emily Dickinson sequestered herself with her pen and paper and quietly changed the literary landscape forever. My award-winning profile reveals her unique traits and the events that shaped her character.

In Search of a Multicultural Media
A $2 billion deal resulted in the disappearance of the second-largest African American-owned media company in the country. It's blow to diversity that leaves many shaking their heads. Here's an in-depth, year-end analysis of how multicultural the U.S. media actually is.

Next-Gen Wireless Put On Hold As Costs, Debt Hamstring Telcos
Investors and analysts expected 3G wireless technology to eliminate dropped calls and show T.V. shows on cell phones. The year was 2002 and publicly-traded wireless companies were under the gun. They promised big and delivered little. This hard-boiled article explains why 3G was more fantasy than reality.

When a legendary local company is taken over
My award-winning article shines a spotlight on a tough choice for small business owners. When a successful San Diego company is bought out by a national powerhouse, the owners must comply with a rigid set of rules, including a new name. If they opt out, they risk financial ruin.

Shrink to Fit
Sweet Ovations' tasty line-up is manufactured with the most superior raw materials and to the highest quality standards. In 2005 it faced a unique challenge when it was spun off from its German parent. My concise case study shows how the company shrunk its existing software to fit its new, smaller size, saving money, time and headaches.