News and Events
Pepperdine in the News
January 2006
Sports Spectrum, Jan/Feb 2006 – Professional golfer and Pepperdine alumna Katherine Hull was featured in an article titled “Power Up! Growing Stronger Day by Day,” in which she shared her spiritual insights as a young, Christian golfer on the LPGA Tour.
USA Today, Jan. 5, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Reagan-era Work Contains Clues on Alito's Views” about Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
The Newshour with Jim Lehrer, Jan. 5, 2006 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Seaver Washington, D.C. Internship Program, appeared on PBS’s The Newshour with Jim Lehrer to discuss the impact of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s exit from politics after suffering a stroke on Jan. 4.
The Voice of America, Jan. 5, 2006 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, was interviewed about the impact of Ariel Sharon's illness and departure from Israeli politics on the situation in the Middle East.
Los Angeles Daily News, Jan. 7, 2006 – Gary M. Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed article titled “Fix the Problem, Not Just the Corruption” about how political corruption is primarily rooted in what the government is allowed to do, and unlikely to be fixed by new ethics rules, corruption laws or campaign finance restrictions.
Salt Lake Tribune, Jan. 7, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Hatch Gives Domestic Spying a Seal of Approval” about how U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch says a secretive program to monitor communications of people in the United States with suspected terrorist ties is warranted under the Constitution.
Legal Times, Jan. 9, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “A Field Guide to the Alito Confirmation Hearings” about the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 10, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Alito Tries to Defuse Doubts” about Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito who says his judicial decisions are not bound by ideology.
San Francisco Chronicle, Jan. 10, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Bush Not There, But Central in Hearings” about how Judge Samuel Alito’s Senate confirmation hearing comes amid daily revelations of President Bush's unilateral decisions to authorize surveillance and wiretapping of Americans allegedly linked to al Qaeda suspects.
Legal Times, Jan. 10, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “At Confirmation Hearing, Alito Says Judge Should Have No Agenda” about Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito Jr.
Al-Arabiyya, Jan. 11, 2006 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, appeared on Al-Arabiyya TV's "Fourth Estate" to analyze American media coverage of the week, including Iran's quest for nuclear power, the situation in Iraq, and the political fall out from the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal. He was also interviewed the same day by the TV station regarding the financial costs of the war in Iraq and their impact on the economy and public opinion in the United States.
National Public Radio, Jan. 12, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was on the radio station’s All Things Considered program to examine the testimony from Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito during his confirmation hearings. He also discussed the topic with All Things Considered on Jan. 9 and 10, 2006.
Pioneer Press, Jan. 12, 2006 – Nicole Kurokawa, second year graduate student at the School of Public Policy, was featured in the Chicago-based community newspaper, in a column titled “Out & About,” which recognizes the achievements of local residents. Kurokawa most recently served as a research and communications intern for Americans for Limited Government.
New York Times, Jan. 13, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “700 Questions Show a Tilt to Right” about how Judge Samuel Alito Jr.’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings showed that his judicial philosophy is aligned with the court's two most conservative members, Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas.
Dubai TV, Jan. 14, 2006 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, appeared on the evening news to discuss U.S.-Iran relations and the international debate over Tehran's resumption of nuclear research.
Ventura County Star, Jan. 15, 2005 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled “No Nominee Could Unite the Country” about how Democrats are saying that Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito would fail to bring America together.
Sports Illustrated, Jan. 16, 2006 – Professional golfer and Pepperdine alumnus Jason Gore was featured in an article titled “Lucky Loser” about how, despite finishing dead last in the PGA Tour's 2006 season opener, the Nationwide Tour's 2005 Player of the Year and winner of the 2005 PGA's 84 LUMBER Classic, has an exciting season ahead as a full-time member on the PGA Tour.
Orange County Register, Jan. 17, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled “Happy 300th birthday, Ben Franklin” to commemorate the birthday of one of America’s founding fathers.
The Tennessean, Jan. 17, 2006 – Gregory Ogden, professor at the School of Law, was quoted in an article titled “Vow to Speed Writing of Opinions Helps Judge Save his Job” about Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge William Koch Jr. who asked a Judicial Evaluation Commission to reconsider its vote that he not be kept on the bench.
OKAZ, Jan. 17, 2006 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, was interviewed by the Saudi Arabian newspaper about the political legacy of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Palestinian territories.
Legal Times, Jan. 19, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Would a Justice Alito Carry on the Reagan Revolution?” about the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito Jr.
Al-Arabiyya, January 20, 2006 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, appeared on the weekly program “Across the Ocean” to discuss the latest Bin Laden tape, the fate of kidnapped American reporter Jill Carroll, and the Human Rights Watch report on torture and abuse of prisoners.
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Jan. 20, 2006 – Linnea McCord, associate professor at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was mentioned in an article titled “Couple's Seminar Still Helping Seniors go to College” about her keynote address at the College Preparation Seminar Foundation’s annual event on Jan. 21.
Religion News Service, Jan. 23, 2006 – Keith Whitney, chair and associate professor of business law, wrote an op-ed titled “C.S. Lewis' `Chronicles of Narnia' Can Teach Needed Business Ethics” about how literature can be applied when teaching ethics to students enrolled in business courses.
Business Insurance, Jan. 23, 2006 – James “Chip” Moore, chief human resources officer, was quoted in an article titled “Making Retiree Health Care Affordable” about the Emeriti Retirement Health Solutions plan being offered at Pepperdine and many universities nationwide.
ABC News, Jan. 24, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Alito Would Create Catholic Majority on Top Court” about Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito Jr.
Michigan City News Dispatch, Jan. 24, 2006 – Gregory Pejic, a Theodore J. Forstmann scholar at the School of Public Policy was featured in a local brief acknowledging his position as a public policy research intern at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in Washington, D.C., as well as his involvement as a writer for several Pepperdine publications.
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 25, 2006 – Pepperdine’s Center for the Arts was mentioned in the Calendar Live section for its sold-out show featuring comedian John Cleese who presents the U.S. debut of his one-man show “Seven Ways to Skin an Ocelot” in Smothers Theatre Tuesday, Feb. 14.
AScribe Newswire, Jan. 25, 2006 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in a release titled “Hosting Their Hosts” about how the Tulane Law School student body will be hosting law students and administrators from across the country who welcomed them into their host institutions in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
CNN International, January 25, 2006 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, was interviewed by World News anchor Hala Gorani on the Palestinian parliamentary elections and the significance of this race for the future of Fatah and Hamas.
CNN.com, Jan. 25, 2006 – Robert deMayo, associate dean and associate professor of psychology at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, was quoted in an article titled “Lawyers: Moussaoui Possibly Schizophrenic” about how defense attorneys were saying Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person in the U.S. convicted in connection with the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, may be schizophrenic.
New York Times, Jan. 26, 2006 – Linnea McCord, associate professor with the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled “Big Test Looms for Prosecutors at Enron Trial” regarding the possible outcome of the fraud trial for Kenneth L. Lay and Jeffrey K. Skilling. This story was also run in Financial Times and International Herald Tribune.
Lehrer NewsHour, January 26, 2006 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, appeared on a special segment of the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer to discuss the political implications of the Hamas landslide victory in the Palestinian legislative elections.
Associated Press, Jan. 26, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Kenneth W. Starr, was featured in an article titled “Ken Starr Moves to Spare California Condemned Inmate” for his involvement in a petition for clemency for Michael Morales.
Reuters, Jan. 26, 2006 – Linnea McCord, associate professor with the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled “After Four Years, Enron's Lay, Skilling to Face Jury” about the trial of Enron’s former chiefs Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling.
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 27, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Kenneth W. Starr, was mentioned in an article titled “Hearing Set on Lethal Injections” about his involvement in a clemency petition for Michael Morales.
Sacramento Bee, Jan. 27, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Kenneth W. Starr, was featured in an article titled “Kenneth Starr to Assist Death Row Clemency Bid” about his work to prepare the clemency petition for convicted murderer Michael Angelo Morales. Morales was convicted and sentenced to death for raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl 25 years ago.
Associated Press, Jan. 27, 2006 – School of Law Dean Kenneth W. Starr is featured in an article titled “Judge to Hear Motion Questioning Execution Method” for his involvement in a petition for clemency for Michael Morales.
Sacramento Bee, Jan. 28, 2006 – School of Law Dean Kenneth W. Starr is featured in an article titled “Judge: Spare Killer's Life” about his work to prepare the clemency petition for convicted murderer Michael Angelo Morales. Morales was convicted and sentenced to death for raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl 25 years ago.
New York Times, Jan. 30, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “In Alito, G.O.P. Reaps Harvest Planted in '82” about the expected confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
KNX Radio, Jan. 30, 2006 – Linnea McCord, associate professor with the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was interviewed about how the Enron case has affected life in America.
National Review, Jan. 30, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled “Injudicious” about Senator John Kerry’s threat filibuster the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 30, 2006 – Instructor, Kathryn Linehan and Pepperdine University were featured in an article titled “Strong in Body and Faith” about FORM, Faith-Ordered Rotational Movement, a yoga and Pilates-based stretch and toning program created by Linehan that incorporates biblical teachings that is offered at Pepperdine.
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 31, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled “Alito Seen as Carrying the Torch of Reagan” about Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito Jr.
