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Pepperdine in the News

July 2005

Bloomberg News Service, July 1, 2005 - Linda Livingstone, dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled, “New Yale Business School Dean Says Gordon Gekkos Need Not Apply” about the new dean of Yale’s Business School, Joel Podolny, who said he would move business ethics and accountability to the center stage of the program.

Bloomberg.com, July 1, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Kennedy Becomes Court's Swing Vote on Abortion, Race” about Justice O’Conner’s resignation meaning that the U.S. Supreme Court's swing vote on many social issues would be Justice Anthony Kennedy.

The National Law Journal, July 1, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled, “Supreme Court's Takings Hat Trick,” about the impact of the Supreme Court’s recent decisions regarding property rights.

San Diego Union Tribune, July 2, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled, “Stakes High on Abortion, Other Issues” about key topics that surrounded debate over finding a replacement for Justice O’Conner.

San Francisco Chronicle, July 3, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled, “Bush's Epic Choice for the Future of the Court” about how history has shown that President Bush must carefully choose who he nominates to the Supreme Court.

NPR’s Morning Edition, July 4, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, delivered a radio commentary titled “Justice O'Connor's Complex Jurisprudence” about the future of the U.S. Supreme Court in light of the retirement of Justice O'Connor.

Beyond the News, July 5, 2005 - David Davenport, distinguished professor of public policy, delivered a commentary on National Salem Radio titled “Confirming a Long-Lasting Legacy” about how President Bush can shape his judicial legacy by carefully nominating a replacement for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor who announced her retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court last week. Professor Davenport was also interviewed by the Tammy Bruce radio show and the San Francisco Chronicle on this topic.

Ventura County Star, July 7, 2005 - Robert deMayo, associate dean of psychology, was quoted in an article about the affects the London bombings has had on Americans.

National Public Radio, July 8, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was interviewed for a news segment titled “A Look at the Short List to Fill O'Connor Vacancy” about possibilities for the next Supreme Court justice.

KGO Radio, July 13, 2005 – David Davenport, distinguished professor of public policy, was interviewed by the San Francisco radio station about the Supreme Court nomination process.

The Tennessean, July 14, 2005 - Dean Baim, professor of economics and finance, is quoted in an article titled “Hockey Fans, Your Table's Waiting” about the financial impact last year’s cancellation of the National Hockey League season had on local businesses.

Baltimore Sun, July 15, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Rehnquist 'Not About to Announce Retirement'” about Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist’s statement that he was not planning to retire and would remain on the Supreme Court "as long as my health permits."

National Review, July 15, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed article titled “Delay Is Good” about Chief Justice Rehnquist’s statement that he would not retire.

Associated Press, July 15, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Rehnquist Vows to Remain on Supreme Court” about Chief Justice Rehnquist’s statement that he would not retire.

San Francisco Chronicle, July 15, 2005 - David Davenport, distinguished professor of public policy, wrote an op-ed article titled “Appoint a Constitutional Conservative” about the need to appoint a Supreme Court justice whose primary agenda would be to conserve the processes of government laid out in the Constitution.

Yemeni TV, July 15, 2005 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, DC Internship Program, was interviewed for a one-hour special about U.S. national interests in the Middle East.

Associated Press, July 16, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Rehnquist Back at Work; Denies Rumors of Quitting” about Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist’s statement that he would not resign despite his health problems.

Fox News, July 19, 2005 – School of Law dean Ken Starr was on Hannity & Colmes to talk about Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts. Dean Starr was also on MSNBC's Scarborough Country to discuss the same topic.

San Francisco Chronicle, July 20, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled, “Roberts' Limited Time on the Bench Makes him a bit of an Unknown -- but he may Alter the Balance of a Split Court” about Judge Robert’s nomination. Professor Kmiec worked with him during the Reagan and first Bush administrations.

National Review, July 20, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed article titled “In the Tradition of Brennan” about the gifts Judge John Roberts will bring to the Supreme Court.

Los Angeles Time, July 20, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “A Brief on the Nominee” about Supreme Court nominee Judge Roberts.

MSNBC, July 20, 2005 - School of Law dean Ken Starr was on The Abrams Report to discuss the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the Supreme Court. Dean Starr Also appeared on local Fox 11 KTTV's morning show to discuss the same topic.Baltimore Sun, July 21, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled, “Modest, Measured, a Washington Oddity” about Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts’ humble personality and demeanor.

Financial Times, July 21, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “Business Finds Cheer in Roberts's Fidelity to Letter of the Law” about Supreme Court nominee Judge Roberts.

Ventura County Star, July 29, 2005 - Alumnus and current Pepperdine employee Aaron Burch was featured in an article about "Rock and Roll High," a program Burch started to teach young musicians the basics of putting a band together. He holds classes at both the Thousand Oaks Teen Center and the Agoura Hills Community Center.

Bloomberg, July 22, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed article titled “John Roberts -- A Justice of Law, Not Politics” about why Judge Roberts is an “inspired choice” for the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 22, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “Roberts a 'Blank Slate' on Criminal Law” about Supreme Court nominee Judge Roberts.

Al-Arabiyya, July 22, 2005 - Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, DC Internship Program, appeared on the news program “Across the Ocean” to discuss the visit of U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, to Lebanon, Israel and Palestine. Professor Jahshan also appeared on Al-Arabiyya's “Fourth Estate” on July 13 to analyze American media coverage of domestic and international issues.

Denver Post, July 24, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “Debate Stirs Over Grilling of Roberts” about the questions Supreme Court nominee Judge Roberts will face during the upcoming Senate confirmation hearings.

Financial Times, July 25, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “Record Offers Little Insight Into Supreme Court Nominee” about Supreme Court nominee, Judge John Roberts.

CNN, July 25, 2005  - School of Law dean, Ken Starr, appeared on “Lou Dobbs Tonight” to discuss Supreme Court nominee, Judge Roberts.

Find Law, July 25, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed article titled “Why John Roberts Will Be a Superb Justice: Like Justice O'Connor At Her Best, He Respects Constitutional Limits” about Supreme Court nominee Judge Roberts.

WMCA Radio, July 27, 2005 - David Davenport, distinguished professor of public policy, was interviewed by Kevin McCullough of the New York-based radio station about Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts.

Wall Street Journal, July 29, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed article titled “Roberts and Rome” about whether his Catholic faith would affect Supreme Court nominee Judge John Roberts’ judicial decisions.