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Pepperdine in the News
November 2006
Posted November 29, 2006
Los Angeles Times, November 22, 2006 – School of Law dean Ken Starr was mentioned in an article titled "Plan Would Give D.C. a House Vote," which cites Starr (and a widely quoted article he wrote) as a strong advocate for permitting Congressional representation for the citizens of Washington, D.C. Read the article, which also appeared in the Baltimore Sun and Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ventura County Star, November 7, 2006 – Michael Moodian, doctoral student in Organizational Leadership at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, wrote an op-ed titled "It Is Time to Lengthen School Day," which describes the growing case nationwide for lengthening the traditional school day, with an emphasis on enriching learning and building a safer environment. Ronald Stephens, professor of education, was quoted. Read the article.
Tidings, November 3, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled "Partial Birth Ban: The Roberts Court's First Abortion Challenge," which assesses whether the Supreme Court should legalize partial birth abortion. Read the article.
Commentary Magazine, February 2006 – James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, wrote an article titled "How Divided Are We?" which assesses the extent to which the United States is a polarized nation. Read the abstract.
Epoch Times, November 9 and 16, 2006 – Bruce Herschensohn, adjunct faculty in international relations, was interviewed in a series of articles titled “An Updated Look at the China-Taiwan Status Quo,” which discuss the current state of affairs between China and Taiwan, the United States, communism, and the United Nations. Read Part I and Part II.
KRLA, November 7, 2006 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, discussed the midterm election results on KRLA 870 AM radio. He also participated in a one-hour show titled "California: The Alpha State", which aired on November 11 on KVTA 1520, AM in Ventura.
Metropolitan News-Enterprise, November 17, 2006 – Richard M. Coleman, adjunct professor of law, was featured in an article titled “Former LACBA President Receives Pepperdine Teaching Award,” which describes Coleman as the 2006 recipient of the School of Law's prestigious David McKibbin Excellence in Teaching Award. School of Law dean Ken Starr was quoted. Read the article.
Posted November 27, 2006
Ventura County Star, November 20, 2006 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in an article titled "New CLU Class to Address Becoming a Man," which includes Pepperdine courses "Real Men, Reel Relationships" and "Authentic Masculinity" in describing the emerging trend among universities nationwide to offer men's studies courses along with long-established classes on women's history and literature. Robert Scholz, adjunct faculty in psychology and licensed marriage and family therapist from the Pepperdine Counseling Center, was quoted. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, November 18, 2006 – David Levy, professor of psychology, was quoted in an article titled "PlayStation 3 Crowd Behavior Fills a Need, Experts Say," which describes how the rush to purchase the newly released PlayStation 3 demonstrates a common human behavior motivated by competition and conformity. Read the article.
Contra Costa Times, November 17, 2006 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Colleges Hope Fee Cut Will Bring Back Students," which describes how community college administrators statewide are hoping a rare fee cut will add tens of thousands of students in the spring, drawing needed state per-student funding. Read the article.
KPCC, November 17, 2006 – Carol Chase, professor of law, appeared on KPCC's Patt Morrison to discuss the sentencing process for homicide cases. Listen to the segment.
Ludwig von Mises Institute, November 17, 2006 – George Reisman, professor emeritus of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Standards of Environmental Good and Evil: Why Environmentalism is Misanthropic," which argues that in judging environmentalism there are two diametrically opposed and mutually exclusive standards of environmental good and evil. Read the article.
Mercury News, November 16, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "Backers Want Bush to Stick to Conservative Judicial Nominees," which describes how President Bush's supporters in Texas are expected to play a crucial role in the potentially bitter debate over judicial nominations. Read the article.
KFWB News Radio, November 10, 2006 – Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, appeared on the program to discuss Donald Rumsfeld's resignation as Secretary of Defense.
KCRW Radio, October 23, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was interviewed on the news program “To the Point” about the military tribunals controversy and the constitutional balance between civil rights and national security. Listen to the interview.
CNPH TV, October10, 2006 – Bernard James, professor of law, was interviewed on the talk show “It’s Your Call with Lynn Doyle” about student rights and public policy proposals in light of recent school shootings.
WUNG (PBS Affiliate), October 2, 2006 – School of Law Dean Ken Starr was featured on the show, “North Carolina Now,” in a segment which described his lecture at Duke University on the topic of law and politics. NBC News in Raleigh also reported on Starr’s visit to Duke.
PBS, October 2, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was interviewed on “The Newshour with Jim Lehrer” about the outlook for the current Supreme Court term with new justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito. Watch the clip. Kmiec also commented on the same subject on ABC affiliate news shows in Orlando (WFTV), Austin (KVUE), and Sacramento (KXTV).
Posted November 20, 2006
Ludwig von Mises Institute, November 16, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "John Bright's Birthday," which describes the value of anti-war and pro-market politicians like John Bright in America today. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, November 16, 2006 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Foy Further Ahead as More Votes Are Tallied," which describes the lead in votes by Board of Supervisors candidate Peter Foy, an advantage likely to last into his election. Read the article.
Daily News, November 15, 2006 – The Pepperdine men's basketball team and its head coach Vance Walberg were featured in an article titled "Waves Hope to Win on the Run," which describes high hopes for a winning season generated by Walberg's high energy coaching strategy. Players Jarrad Henry, Michael Gerrity, Chase Griffin, and Jason Walberg, were mentioned; Marvin Lea was quoted. Read the article.
Washington Post, November 15, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "Justice Department's Brief on Detention Policy Draws Ire," which describes how critics of U.S. detention policies warned that a legal document recently filed by the Justice Department could allow indefinite jail terms for immigrants in the United States if they are accused of ties to terrorist groups. Read the article.
Posted November 15, 2006
Ventura County Star, November 10, 2006 – Reyna Garcia-Ramos, assistant professor of education, was quoted in an article titled "Cramming for College," which describes the procedural challenges faced by students who are the first in their family to apply to college. Read the article.
San Diego Union-Tribune, November 9, 2006 – Stanley Moore, professor of political science, was quoted in an Associated Press article titled "Assembly GOP Ousts Leader in Favor of More Conservative Lawmaker," which describes how Assembly Republicans voted out their party leader, selecting a more conservative lawmaker who has repeatedly clashed with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the chamber's Democrats. Read the article, which also appeared in the Fresno Bee.
Christianity Today, November 8, 2006 – Joseph Loconte, Distinguished Visiting Professor in the School of Public Policy, wrote an op-ed titled "Faith-Based Triangulation," which describes how religious moderates propelled the Democrats to victory in the midterm elections. Read the article.
O.C. Register, November 8, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled "Dealing with Terrorism, Post-Election," which argues that the message of Election Day transcends partisan terms, calling Americans to live fully and freely while realizing that the danger of terrorists remains present.
USA Today, November 8, 2006 – Pepperdine University was included in an article titled "College Acceptance Rates: How Many Get In?" which lists acceptance rates for four-year, not-for-profit American universities. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, November 8, 2006 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Strong Opinions Drive Local Voters," which describes local results in the midterm elections, and how strong opinions and a sense of civic duty drove Ventura County voters. Read the article.
Washington Post, November 8, 2006 – Joseph Loconte, Distinguished Visiting Professor in the School of Public Policy, coauthored an op-ed titled "Let's Stop Stereotyping Evangelicals," which describes how stereotyping evangelicals denies the democratic ideals of Protestant Christianity, while ignoring evangelicalism's deepening social conscience. Read the article, which also appeared in the Contra Costa Times.
O.C. Register, November 7, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "The Orange Grove: Why Going Negative Pays Off," which describes how common negative election strategy would not work in the private sector marketplace. Read the article.
Ludwig von Mises Institute, November 6, 2006 – George Reisman, professor emeritus of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Britain's Stern Review on Global Warming: It Could Be Environmentalism's Swan Song," which assesses the claims made in a recent environmental report about the dangers of global warming and excessive fossil fuel consumption. Read the article.
National Review Online, November 6, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled "Same-Sex Marriage Is Not for Judges," which cites depopulation as a reason to oppose same-sex marriage, a biologically non-procreative social arrangement. Read the article.
San Diego Union-Tribune, November 5, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "Case Could Change Rules About Officers' Searches of Laptops," which describes how the right of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to search personal laptops may come before the Supreme Court. Read the article.
California Republic, November 3, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "The Abuse of Property and Logic," which describes the errors in logic inherent in many arguments against California's Proposition 90. Read the article.
California Republic, November 2, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "You Can't Get From 37 to 90," which describes how opponents of California's Proposition 90 cannot accurately argue against it by citing the consequences of Oregon's 2004 Proposition 37, the first such property protection initiative to pass. Read the article.
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 2, 2006 – Waves head water polo coach Terry Schroeder was mentioned in an article titled "North Penn Girls' Water Polo Team Finishes Perfect Season," which cites the summer training camp, directed by Schroeder, with prepping the North Penn team for strong season play. Read the article.
Redland Daily Facts, November 1, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, was cited for his expertise in an article titled "Redlanders of Several Stripes Oppose Prop. 90," which describes how Proposition 90, a proposed change to government acquisition and regulation of private property, drew criticism from Redlanders across a spectrum of development concerns. Read the article.
Monitor on Psychology, November 2006 – Cindy Miller-Perrin, professor of psychology and Frank R. Seaver Chair in Social Science, was quoted in an article titled "New Child Maltreatment Curriculum Guide Available," which describes the free new child maltreatment curriculum guide for psychology professors being released by the APA's Division 37 (Child, Youth, and Family Services). Read the article.
Los Angeles Business Journal, October 23, 2006 – Linnea McCord, associate professor of business law, coauthored an article titled "The Line Between Unethical and Legal May Not Exist," which describes the dangers of the phrase "it is unethical, but legal" in today's business practices. Read the article.
Posted November 10, 2006
Ludwig von Mises Institute, November 6, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "The Right and Capacity of the People to Judge of Government," which cites Cato's Letters as a useful document to help modern voters combat the intentional confusion caused by obfuscation, misrepresentation, and lies in political campaigns. Read the article.
Wall Street Journal, November 6, 2006 – James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, wrote an op-ed titled "The Press at War," which describes the significance and effects of the American media's predominantly negative coverage of the war in Iraq. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, November 5, 2006 – Seaver College sophomore and Waves volleyball player Julie Rubenstein was featured in an article titled "Rubenstein Learning to be a Leader," which describes how the outside hitter is filling more of a leadership role this season for the women's volleyball team. Read the article.
Daily News, November 2, 2006 – Demos Vardiabasis, professor of economics in the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled "Latinos Urged to Cooperate in Business," which describes the growing number of Latino businesses in the United States, especially California, and the importance of working together for success. Read the article.
KGET 17, November 2, 2006 – Bill Moseley, adjunct faculty in education at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, was quoted in an article titled "'Second Life' an Internet Virtual Reality Success," which describes the success and popularity of online virtual worlds like Second Life, where Pepperdine students gather for class discussions. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, November 2, 2006 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Cost of Winning—and Losing," which describes different tactics Ventura County political candidates consider for reaching voters and raising funds. Read the article.
Charlotte Observer, November 1, 2006 – School of Law dean Ken Starr was featured in an article titled "Starr to Help Defend Blackwater in Suit by Dead Workers' Families," which describes Starr's efforts to defend military contractor Blackwater USA in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of four company employees killed in Iraq. Read the article.
Daily News, October 31, 2006 – The Pepperdine women's basketball team was featured in an article titled "Waves Aren’t Taking it Easy Early," which announces the challenging early games of the 2006-07 season, and mentions the women's basketball tournament to raise money for HIV/AIDS awareness on November 17 and 18. Head coach Julie Rousseau is quoted, and Vance Walberg, head coach of the Waves men's basketball team, is mentioned. Read the article.
Ludwig von Mises Institute, October 31, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Who is the Forgotten Man?" which describes the seemingly forgotten wisdom of William Graham Summer, renowned teacher of social science and indefatigable defender of classical liberalism. Read the article.
Charlie Rose, June 28, 2006 – Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Washington, D.C., internship program, participated in a discussion about Gaza with Mort Zuckerman, editor-in-chief of U.S. News & World Report, and Henry Siegman of the Council on Foreign Relations. Segment available for purchase.
Posted November 6, 2006
Ventura County Star, October 31, 2006 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Dantona and Foy Spar over Funding," which describes the criticism facing candidates for the Simi Valley seat on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors over the way they have funded their campaigns. Read the article.
Washington Post, October 31, 2006 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Abortion, Gay Marriage Among Ballot Issues,"
Denver Post, October 30, 2006 – Vance Walberg, head coach of the Pepperdine men's basketball team, was mentioned and quoted in an article titled "Fast and Furious," which describes Walberg as the guru for the Denver Nuggets' up-tempo offense. Read the article.
California Republic, October 26, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "The Greed Behind CA Prop 87," which describes the inconsistent allegations of greed in the debate over Prop 87. Read the article.
California Republic, October 24, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Not at Others' Expense – CA Prop 90," which describes how the phrase "not at others' expense" should be the name of the proposition because it explains both its purpose and opposition. Read the article.
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, August 26, 2006 – Linda Livingstone, dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was featured in an article titled “On Women and M.B.A. Programs,” which discusses the reasons for the traditionally high ratio of male to female students at business schools. Read the article.
The Arizona Republic, August 3, 2006 – The Graziadio School of Business and Management was featured in an article titled “MBA Programs Focus on Flexibility,” which describes the school’s new Morning MBA program, designed to provide a unique opportunity for women with children. Read the article.
KNX Radio, August 2006 – Linda Livingstone, dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was interviewed by Frank Mottek of KNX 1070 News Radio’s “Business Hour” about the morning MBA program, recent professional trends, and the overall value of an MBA. Listen to the interview.
Biz Ed, July/August 2006 – The Graziadio School of Business and Management was featured in an article titled “Flex- Time for the MBA,” which describes the school’s new Morning MBA program, designed to provide a unique opportunity for women with children. Read the article.
Entrepreneur Startup, Summer 2006 – The Graziadio School of Business and Management was featured in an article titled “MBA to the Rescue: Need Help Growing Your Business? Go Back to School,” which describes the school’s Education to Business (E2B) Applied Learning Program. Read the article.
USA Today, June 11, 2006 – David M. Smith, associate professor of economics, was quoted in an article titled “Lost Digital Data Costs Businesses Billions,” which describes the difficulties businesses face when data is stolen or lost due to computer crashes and errors. Read the article.
Posted November 1, 2006
Washington Post, October 31, 2006 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Abortion, Gay Marriage Among Ballot Issues," which describes the great quantity and controversial quality of the state measures on which Americans will vote in November. Read the article.
Foundation for Economic Education, October 30, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Wal-Mart Joins Unions in False Compassion," which describes how in endorsing a higher federal minimum wage, Wal-Mart is uniting with unions in a false compassion whose common denominator is self-interest, not helping working families. Read the article.
PreLaw Insider, October 30, 2006 – The Pepperdine University School of Law is featured in a section called "Buzzworthy: Law School News with a Kick," which announces the School's recent award of the world's largest collection of materials on conflict resolution by the American Arbitration Association. Read the article.
Lexington Herald-Leader, October 29, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an Associated Press article titled "Kentucky Professor's Study Sparks Debate over Judicial Activism," which describes the response to a recent study of judicial activism conducted by University of Kentucky law professor Lori Ringhand. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, October 27, 2006 – Pepperdine University is mentioned in a book review titled "Mixing Religion and Politics," which recalls Senator John Kerry's discussion of faith and public life in a speech at Pepperdine while describing the relationship between religion and politics at the heart of two new books. Read the review.
Daily News, October 23, 2006 – Vance Walberg, head coach of the Pepperdine men's basketball team, is featured in an article titled "Walberg Catching Waves of Attention," which describes how Walberg's coaching style is revitalizing the Waves and attracting the attention of other coaches, 230 of whom recently visited Pepperdine for a coaches' clinic. Players Gregg Barlow and Marvin Lea were quoted. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, October 20, 2006 – Gary Stager, adjunct faculty in education at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, contributed to the "School Me: Adventures in Education" blog, in which he assesses the recent appointment of Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Read the entry.
