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Pepperdine in the News

October 2005

Bay Nature, Oct. 2005 – Karen Martin, Frank R. Seaver Chair of Biology for the Natural Science Division, was featured in the San Francisco–based magazine about her work in San Francisco Bay with Grunion Greeters.

Whittier Daily News, Oct. 4, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “High Court Call not Likely to Preserve County Seal” about whether the case for returning the cross to the Los Angeles County seal would be affected by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld a Ten Commandments plaque in Texas.

Newshour w/Jim Lehrer, Oct. 4, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was interviewed about how the nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court has caused a split among the president's conservative supporters.

Washington Post, Oct. 4, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op–ed article titled “An 'Honest Broker'” about the nomination of Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fox News Channel’s Hannity & Colmes, Oct. 5, 2005 – School of Law Dean Ken Starr was interviewed about Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers.

Orange County Register, Oct. 5, 2005 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op–ed article titled “Who Intelligently Designed Government?” about the argument concerning whether schools should be required to teach the theory of intelligent design – the aspects of life not explained by evolution.

New York Times, Oct. 6, 2005 – School of Law Dean, Ken Starr, and graduates of Pepperdine School of Law were mentioned in an article titled, “Justices Explore U.S. Authority Over States on Assisted Suicide” about the Supreme Court’s debate concerning doctor assisted suicide. Prior to opening arguments, Dean Starr approached the bench to move for the admission of a dozen graduates of Pepperdine's law school.

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 7, 2005 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in an article titled “Mr. Lake Goes to College” about Stephen Lake’s List of Top Ten Colleges. Lake is a pit boss at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas who spends his vacations visiting college campuses.

Newsday, Oct. 9, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Issues are Key After All” about how conservatives are eager to learn about Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers’ views on abortion and other social issues.

The Delaware News Journal, Oct. 9, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op–ed article titled “No Less than an Honest Broker” about the nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court.

Bloomberg.com, Oct. 12, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Miers Chosen After Others Withdrew, White House Says” about President Bush’s nomination of Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Los Angeles Times, Oct. 12, 2005 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote a letter to the editor regarding an article titled “Proposition 75 and the Public Good” about how unions are calling Proposition 75 a restriction on their political power that would sacrifice Californians' interests to domination by big business.

Bloomberg.com, Oct. 14, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Bush's Miers Predicament Forces GOP Split or Nominee Withdrawal ” about how Republican activists say President Bush blundered in naming Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court due to her lack of qualifications.

Richmond Times Dispatch, Oct. 16, 2005 – James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, was mentioned in an article titled “Capitol Update.” Professor Wilson was named to a panel advising the FBI director on matters that include overall management and transformation of the FBI.

Ventura County Star, Oct. 16, 2005 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op–ed article titled “Unions Might Lose Power, But Workers Win” about Proposition 75 on the November ballot, which would require public employee unions to obtain members' permission before using their dues for political activities.

Associated Press, Oct. 17, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Court Won't Block Missouri Inmate Abortion” about the Supreme Court ruling that Missouri officials must let a pregnant inmate have an abortion.

Ventura County Star, Oct. 17, 2005 – Paul Long, dean of admission and enrollment management, was featured in an article titled "Getting to College is a Team Effort for Students and Parents, Expert Says" about his advice on how families can survive applying to college.

KPCC 89.3, Oct. 18, 2005 – Stella Erbes, assistant professor of education, appeared on the radio program “AirTalk with Larry Mantle” to participate on a panel to discuss teacher retention, recruitment and training.

Seoul Times, Oct. 18, 2005 – David Davenport, distinguished professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled “A Time of Testing for Global Democracy” about how history shows that democracy requires time and commitment.

Wall Street Journal, Oct. 20, 2005 – School of Law Dean Ken Starr co–wrote an op–ed article titled “The Supreme Court’s Business” about a division in perceptions of the Supreme Court’s work, which has been highlighted by the nomination of Harriet Miers as a court justice.

Los Angeles Times, Oct. 20, 2005 – Mark Scarberry, professor at the School of Law, was quoted in an article titled “With Miers, Dormant Issue of Religion on High Court Blooms” about the nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court.

CBS, Oct. 23, 2005 – Pepperdine was part of a news segment on the program “60 Minutes” about Rex Lewis, a young pianist from Malibu. Sara Banta, visiting lecturer, piano accompanist and coach at Pepperdine’s Fine Arts Division, is his piano teacher and portions of the story were filmed at the Malibu campus. The segment aired on CBS.

Newsday, Oct. 23, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Counsel has Special Power” about how the federal prosecutor investigating the leak of undercover CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity has extraordinarily broad authority to pursue the case.

Wall Street Journal, Oct. 26, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Man for Miers Juggles Allegiances” about a legal conservative who was helping President Bush defuse criticism of Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers.

Beyond the Beltway, Oct. 26, 2005 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. internship program, appeared on the Adelphia cable public affairs television show to discuss the recent vote on the Iraqi constitution and the future of Iraq.

El Mercurio, Oct. 27, 2005 – David Davenport, distinguished professor of public policy, was quoted in the Chilean newspaper about the pacifist movement in America.

Al-Jazeera Network, Oct. 28, 2005 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. internship program, discussed the CIA leak about Valerie Plame's identity and the indictment of I. Lewis Libby Jr., Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff. The same day, he also spoke about the subject on the Al-Arabiyya TV network.

Citizen Link, Oct. 31, 2005 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Conservatives Applaud Alito as 'Judge's Judge'” about President Bush's new nominee to the Supreme Court, Samuel Alito.