News and Events
Pepperdine in the News
June 2005
Malibu Times, June 2, 2005 - School of Law dean, Ken Starr, is quoted in an article titled “Mixed Malibu Reaction to Wine Ruling” about the recent Supreme Court ruling to allow direct interstate wine selling and how it affects wineries in Malibu.
BBC Radio, June 2, 2005 - Carol Chase, professor at the School of Law, was interviewed by the British radio station to discuss the closing arguments of the Michael Jackson trial.
Orange County Register, June 3, 2005 – Karen Martin, Frank R. Seaver Chair of Biology for the Natural Science Division, is mentioned in an article titled “Anglers See Little Relief for Sea Lion Problem.” Professor Martin’s “Grunion Greeters Project” observed a grunion run at Crown State Beach in Alameda last week.
Baltimore Sun, June 3, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “For High Court, Bush Seeks 'a Certain Temperament'” about speculations over who President Bush would nominate to the Supreme Court.
Daily Breeze, June 5, 2005 - Karen Martin, Frank R. Seaver Chair of Biology for the Natural Science Division, is featured in an article titled “Citizen Scientists' Render Invaluable Aid to Researchers” which discusses her Grunion Greeters Project. With the help of volunteers, professor Martin is studying the mating rituals of grunion.
U.S. News and World Report, June 6, 2005 - Pepperdine is mentioned in an article titled, "A Quest for College Cash," with a quote from Shannon Meairs, alumna, co-creator of “The Scholar” and a former Pepperdine admissions officer. The new reality television series, in which ten high school seniors compete for a scholarship to attend the university of their choice, premiered June, 6 on ABC.
The Indianapolis Star, June 7, 2005 - Etta Kralovec, director of teacher education at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, is quoted in an article titled, "Students Brace For Summer Studies," about homework assigned to students during summer vacation.
Los Angeles Times, June 9, 2005 - Karen Martin, Frank R. Seaver Chair of Biology for the Natural Science Division, is quoted in an article titled “Battle Over Broad Beach Takes New Turn, With Earthmoving Equipment” about how the Coastal Commission has ordered the Malibu Homeowners Association to stop pushing wet sand from state property up the beach toward the houses, which is shrinking the public area.
Statesman Journal, June 10, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “Marijuana Ruling May Echo in Assisted Suicide,” about the implications of the Supreme Court ruling that the Justice Department has the constitutional power to prosecute patients who use marijuana that their doctors have prescribed for them.
KABC’s Vista L.A., June 12, 2005 – Pepperdine was mentioned when alumnus Henry Alfaro was honored by the Sunday morning television program for his 35 years with the station. Alfaro, the host of “Vista L.A.,” which airs at 11:30 a.m., recently retired.
Orange County Register, June 13, 2005 - Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed article titled “The Good Sort of Judicial Activism,” about California Supreme Court Justice Janice Rogers Brown’s confirmation to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Catholic News Service, June 13, 2005 - Douglas W. Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair of Constitutional Law, wrote an article titled “False Acquittals” about the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to reverse the conviction of Arthur Andersen, certified public accountant. Three years ago the Arthur Andersen public accounting firm was criminally convicted of shredding thousands of pages of documents during an investigation about the collapse of Enron.
Detroit Free Press, June 14, 2005 - Douglas W. Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair of Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “Under Bill, Illegals Wouldn't Count Toward Political Clout” about how state representation in the House of Representatives would be affected by proposed legislation to amend the Constitution and only allow U.S. citizens to be counted by the Census Bureau.
Australian Broadcasting Company, June 14, 2005 - Carol Chase, professor of law, did a "breakfast radio" interview shortly after the Michael Jackson verdict was announced.
Ventura County Star, June 17, 2005 – Sonia Sorell, associate professor of art history, was quoted in an article titled “King Tut Exhibit Brings Glitter to Los Angeles” about the new King Tut exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Santa Barbara News-Press, June 21, 2005 – Karen Martin, Frank R. Seaver Chair of Biology for the Natural Science Division, was quoted in an article titled, “Grunion Offer Sexy Spectacle in the Sand,” about the grunion fish showing up on the beaches in Santa Barbara. Professor Martin is heading up the “Grunion Greeters” project, which studies the mating habits of grunion.
USA Today, June 22, 2005 - Kathleen Wenger, professor of psychology, was mentioned in an article titled, “Hearts Divide Over Marital Therapy” about the debate over whether therapists should try to save their clients’ marriages or remain neutral. Professor Wenger co-founded a company that created a therapist-finder registry that only includes therapists who sign a values statement supporting marriage.
Society for Human Resources Management, June 24, 2005 - Linnea McCord, associate professor at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled “Assess the Risks Before you Give a Reference” about Senate Bill 69 which grants employers in 36 states a form of civil immunity when they disclose information about a current or past employee in response to a request for a reference.
Los Angeles Times, June 26, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed article titled “Judges: The Law Is the Law” about Democratic opposition to anyone on President Bush's list of Supreme Court nominees due to his position on judicial activism. In the article, Professor Kmiec referenced a study completed by his son, Keenan, which finds that the term “judicial activism” has been used thousands of times in scholarly articles and judicial opinions, but its meaning frequently comes down to "a decision one does not like."
MSNBC, June 27, 2005 – School of Law dean, Ken Starr, appeared on “The Abrams Report” to discuss the Supreme Court ruling on the Ten Commandments case.
Los Angeles Business Journal, June 27, 2005 – Charles Kerns, associate dean of academic affairs at the Graduate School for Business and Management, wrote an op-ed article titled “Staying on the Ethical Track” about the importance of CEO’s taking charge of their company’s ethical track record.
The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, June 28, 2005 - Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was on the PBS television program to discuss the rulings handed down during the Supreme Court’s last session of the term.
Fox News Channel, June 28, 2005 - School of Law dean, Ken Starr, appeared on “Fox News Live” to discuss what would happen if Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist retired.
Associated Press, June 30, 2005 Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled, “Departing Justice Brown Leaves Legacy of Acrimony, Consensus Building,” about Janice Rogers Brown who ended a nine-year career last week on the California Supreme Court after winning U.S. Senate confirmation to sit on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
