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Pepperdine in the News
December 2005
Washington Times, Dec. 1, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Court Seeks Details of Padilla Charges” about Jose Padilla, a U.S. citizen who was indicted for terrorism-related crimes in Canada and the United States.
Al-Ikhbariyya TV, Dec 1, 2005 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, was interviewed for a one-hour show focusing on internal and external challenges facing the Muslim world and the agenda of last week's extraordinary summit in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, by the Organization of Islamic Conference.
Al-Riyadh Daily, Dec. 1, 2005 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, was quoted in the Saudi Arabia newspaper about President Bush's speech on Iraq on Nov. 30, which was delivered at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Professor Jahshan also offered his analysis of the Bush speech in an interview with Arab Network News on Nov. 30.
Radio Orient, Dec. 1, 2005 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, was interviewed by the Paris-based radio station about the recent political development in Israel and the implications of Ariel Sharon's resignation from the LIKUD party and the formation of a new centrist party under the name of Kadima.
Al-Arabiyya TV, Dec. 2, 2005 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, appeared on the program “Across the Ocean” to discuss the role of the Christian right and Christian Zionism in American politics. Professor Jahshan also appeared on the program on Nov. 25, to discus the image of the United States in the Arab and Muslim worlds and the Administration's Public Diplomacy program to improve its image abroad.
Portland Tribune, Dec. 2, 2005 - Junior Sophia Milo is mentioned in an article titled “Volleyball Honors Have Rolled in for Local Players and Coaches” about being named to the all-West Coast Conference team.
Fox News.com, Dec. 6, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “High Court to Hear Military Recruitment Case” about a case before the Supreme Court that pits the military's interest in recruiting top students for its Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps against universities protesting a federal law barring openly gay men and women from serving in the nation's defense forces.
The China Post, Dec. 7, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled, “Military Ban on Gays Goes to Court” about a case before the Supreme Court to decide whether universities can protest the armed forces' ban on acknowledged gays and lesbians by limiting Defense Department recruiting of students.
Ventura County Star, Dec. 8, 2005 – David Davenport, distinguished professor of public policy, is quoted in an article titled, “A Candlelight Vigil Will be Held for Killer,” about how groups and individuals in Ventura County are supporting the life of convicted killer Stanley "Tookie" Williams – now an anti-gang educator -- who sits on California's Death Row.
Ventura County Star, Dec. 10, 2005 - Senior Christin Wismann is featured in an article titled “Camarillo Singer is Named Opera Finalist” about being one of four winners in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Western region final auditions at the Oct. 22 competition at the University of Southern California.
Ventura County Star, Dec. 10, 2005 – Freshman volleyball player Julie Rubenstein is featured in an article titled “Impressive Newcomer” about her success on the women’s volleyball team.
Radio Monte Carlo, Dec. 10, 2005 - Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, was interviewed about the results of parliamentary elections in Egypt and the decision by the Bush Administration to open dialogue with Egyptian parliamentarians affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood.
Boston Globe, Dec. 11, 2005 – School of Law Dean, Ken Starr, wrote an op-ed article with Ronald A. Cass titled “Alito's Sticky Thicket” about Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito.
Orange County Register, Dec. 15, 2005 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed article titled “Bill of Rights Wasn't a Slam Dunk” to commemorate the anniversary of the United States Bill of Rights. The same article was published in the Ventura County Star under the title, “Debates Raged Over Rights Protections.”
Radio Orient, December 16, 2005 - Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, was interviewed on the French radio station about the political and legal implications of the Congressional vote not to extend controversial aspects of the U.S. Patriot Act and reports about domestic spying by the National Security Agency.
USA Today, Dec. 18, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled, “NSA's Surveillance of Citizens Echoes 1970s Controversy” about how President Bush authorized the NSA to eavesdrop on targets within the United States after 9/11.
Los Angeles Daily News, Dec. 19, 2005 - Gary M. Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled “A Matter of Size and Whispers” about how, from women’s clothing sizes to children’s grades, society abuses numbers to distort reality.
Associated Press, Dec. 19, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled, “Analysis: Bush Ties Surveillance to 9/11 Law” about President Bush’s remarks about creating a domestic spying program after 9/11.
Chicago Sun-Times, Dec. 21, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled, “Cheney Calls for Strong Presidential Power” about vice president Dick Cheney’s comments defending President Bush’s authorization of a domestic spying program after 9/11.
New York Times, Dec. 21, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “Cheney Defends Eavesdropping Without Warrants” about the Bush administration's decision to eavesdrop without warrants on communications from the United States to other countries.
USA Today, Dec. 21, 2005 Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “Courts Unlikely to Hear Wiretap Cases, Legal Scholars Say,” about President Bush’s National Security Agency program to eavesdrop on the phone calls and e-mails of terrorism suspects in the United States.
San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 22, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed article titled, “The Limits of Executive Power: The President's Best Defense is His Defense of the Nation,” about President Bush authorizing the National Security Agency to intercept communications without first seeking a judicial warrant after 9/11.
