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Pepperdine in the News

January 2005 

WebMD, Jan. 2005 – Dennis Lowe, professor of psychology and founding director of the Center for the Family, was quoted in an article titled “Setting Good Expectations” about how people’s unrealistic expectations can harm a relationship in its early stages.

WebMD, Jan. 2005 – Dennis Lowe, professor of psychology and founding director of the Center for the Family, was also quoted in an article titled “Looking for Love: Understanding What you Need” about how individuals need to understand their own needs in order to experience a fulfilling relationship.

The Malibu Times, Jan. 3, 2005 – School of Law Dean, Kenneth W. Starr, was mentioned in an article titled, “The Year 2004 in Review,” which highlighted events affecting the Malibu community, including Dean Starr¹s appointment at Pepperdine in April.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 3, 2005 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed article titled “The Good Resolutions Can Do,” about the common mistakes people make when creating New Year’s resolutions.

The Christian Science Monitor, Jan. 4, 2005 – David Davenport, distinguished professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled “A Time of Testing for Global Democracy,” about the obstacles to expect in the democratization process in Iraq and Palestine.

KFWB News Radio, Jan. 5, 2005 – Michael Shires, associate professor of public policy, was interviewed about Governor Schwarzenegger’s upcoming State of the State address.

KFWB News Radio, Jan. 5, 2005 – John Jones, assistant professor of communication, was interviewed about how Governor Schwarzenegger presented his State of the State address at 6:30 p.m.

National Public Radio, Jan. 5, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, commented on the confirmation hearings for Alberto Gonzales in a segment titled, “Slate's Ballot Box: Gonzales' Senate Gauntlet.”

National Public Radio, Jan. 5, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, commented on the Gonzales hearings in a segment titled, “Senate to Consider Gonzales Nomination.”

MSNBC News, Jan. 6, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled, “Did Gonzales Authorize Torture?” in which he rejected arguments that attorney general nominee, Alberto Gonzales, sanctioned or invited prisoner abuse. Professor Kmiec headed the Office of Legal Counsel at the Justice Department in the Reagan administration.

Associated Press, Jan. 6, 2005 – Pepperdine was featured in an article titled “Britney's kid Sister to Star in TV Show,” about Nickelodeon’s new series “Zoey 101” which features the Malibu campus.

Week in Review, Jan. 7, 2005 – Michael Shires, associate professor at the School of Public Policy, participated in a panel discussion about public universities who want to privatize some of their graduate schools to raise money and prestige.

Sacramento Bee, Jan. 8, 2005 – John Jones, professor of communications, was quoted in an article titled “Schwarzenegger Wins Good Marks for Speech Delivery,” about Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2005 State of the State address. 

Los Angeles Times, Jan. 10, 2005 – Pepperdine basketball player Glen McGowan was featured in an article titled “Comeback Kid” about his ability to overcome multiple surgeries and become a leader on the basketball court.

USA Today, Jan. 12, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Poll: Most Object to Extreme Interrogation Tactics” about how most Americans strongly disapprove of harsh interrogation tactics used on detainees held in Afghanistan, Iraq and Cuba.

The Australian, Jan. 15, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “A Whole new set of Rules” about interrogation tactics used on detainees in U.S. detention camps.

National Review, Jan. 18, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an essay titled “A Tortured Issue” about the treatment of war-on-terror detainees in U.S. prisons and the nomination of Alberto Gonzales for U.S. attorney general.

The Washington Times, Jan. 19, 2005 – David Davenport, distinguished professor of public policy, and Gordon Lloyd, professor of public policy, wrote an op-ed titled “A Protest too far” about Supreme Court Chief Justice, William Rehnquist’s, recent report stating that judges must be protected from political attacks.

The Washington Post, Jan. 20. 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Detainees Lose bid for Release” about a federal judge’s refusal to release seven detainees suspected of terrorism who are being held at Guantanamo Bay.

Dubai TV, January 20, 2005 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. internship program, was interviewed regarding President Bush's inaugural speech and its impact on Middle East policy.

Newshour with Jim Lehrer, Jan. 21, 2005 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. internship program, will be discussing the recent developments and political situation surrounding the Palestinian and Israeli border. The show airs tonight at 7 p.m. on PBS.

KNX News Radio, Jan. 21, 2005 – Christine Goodman, associate professor at the School of Law, was interviewed regarding professional juries for the KNX business segment.

Lehrer NewsHour, January 21, 2005 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. internship program, was interviewed by Ray Suarez in a segment dealing with the deployment of Palestinian police on the Gaza border with Israel.

Al-Arabiyya TV, January 21, 2005 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. internship program, commented on President Bush's inaugural speech and American media coverage of the inauguration process.

The Los Angeles Daily News, Jan. 23, 2005 – Robert G. Kaufman, professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled “New Papers Redefine Reagan” about the recent release of nearly 25,000 personal papers written by President Reagan in the 1960s and 70s. Professor Kaufman is researching a biography on Reagan's goals and his early presidential years.

Abu Dhabi TV, January 23, 2005 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. internship program, appeared on the weekly news program Al-Madar to discuss U.S. policy toward Iran and Tehran's nuclear program.

Jordan TV, January 24, 2005 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. internship program, participated in a panel dealing with the prospects for Middle East peace in the 2nd term of the Bush Administration.

The Orange County Register, Jan. 25, 2005 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed article titled, “Empty Rhetoric on Rhetoric,” about a recent book by UC Berkeley professor George Lakoff that discussed possible reforms strategies for the Democratic party.

Al-Jazeera Channel, January 25, 2005 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, was interviewed about human rights violations in Iraqi jails and the recent report issued by Human Rights Watch on torture and abuse of prisoners in Iraq.

CBS News, Jan. 28, 2005 – Pepperdine was mentioned in an article titled, "Britney's lil' sis Making Waves," about Jamie Lynn Spears' Nickleodeon series "Zoey 101" which was filmed at the University last summer.

Orange County Register, Jan. 29, 2005 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed article titled, “Empty Rhetoric on Rhetoric,” about a recent book by UC Berkeley professor George Lakoff that discussed possible reform strategies for the Democratic party.

The Los Angeles Daily News, Jan. 30, 2005 – Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn, a graduate of the School of Law, was profiled in an article titled, "Mayor's Race Revs up," about the final weeks of the mayoral campaigns before the primary election on Mar. 8. Pepperdine was mentioned in the article as his alma mater.