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Pepperdine in the News
October 2006
Posted October 30
The New Republic, October 24 to 27, 2006 – Joseph Loconte, distinguished visiting professor in the School of Public Policy, participated in a four-day debate on President Bush and evangelicals with Amy Sullivan of Washington Monthly. Read the interviews (free registration required).
O.C. Register, October 23. 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Prop. 90: Misleading Comparisons to Oregon Law," which describes how comparisons between California's Proposition 90 and Oregon's Proposition 37 in 2004—both property protection initiatives—are misleading. Read the article.
Posted October 27
Orange County Register, October 26, 2006 – George Reisman, professor emeritus of economics, was mentioned in an article titled "More Fuel Against Prop. 87," which describes a letter signed by economists, including Reisman, who oppose Proposition 87, the oil-tax initiative. Read the article.
Christianity Today, October 25, 2006 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in an list titled "Quotation Marks," which includes a quote by Senator John Kerry about how his faith shapes his political views, delivered at Pepperdine on September 18. Read the quotation.
Press-Enterprise, October 25, 2006 – Chris Soper, associate professor of political science, was quoted in an article titled "IRS Case Concerns Inland Pastors," which describes the concern among Inland Southern California clergy that the IRS investigation of a Pasadena church, whose guest preacher criticized President Bush in an anti-war sermon before the 2004 election, may chill all activist speech and programs in congregations. Read the article.
Toronto Sun, October 25, 2006 – The Graziadio School of Business and Management was mentioned in an article titled "Investigate MBA Options," which includes Pepperdine in a list of prestigious graduate business programs visiting Toronto as part of the "MBA Tour." Read the article.
Ventura County Star, October 25, 2006 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Supervisorial Candidates Clash," which describes the questions of character, fiscal responsibility, and government experience emerging in the campaigns for a new county supervisor in Ventura. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, October 24, 2006 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in an article titled "Things in Southern California Named in Honor of President Reagan," which includes the School of Public Policy Ronald Reagan Professor, a position currently held by James Q. Wilson. Read the article.
Courier-Journal, October 22, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "Law Professor's Study Draws Accolades," which describes the research of University of Kentucky law professor Lori Ringhand, who applied an objective standard to votes by members of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine whether they engaged in judicial activism. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, October 20, 2006 – Dan Caldwell, distinguished professor of political science, wrote a letter to the editor titled "They Doth Protest Too Much," which describes free, open discussion of all data and views as essential to the pursuit of truth, the overriding objective of universities. Read the letter.
Posted October 25, 2006
California Republic, October 23, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Less Hypocrisy for CA Lieutenant Governor," which describes State Senator Tom McClintock as the only candidate running for office in California who has consistently demonstrated a clear commitment to Californians' welfare. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, October 23, 2006 – The Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) was featured in an article titled "Report Criticizes Training," which describes how Pepperdine has successfully responded to recent criticism of teacher education programs nationwide. Nancy Harding, assistant professor of education and director of student teaching, and GSEP student Darra Wilcox were quoted. Read the article.
Seattle Times, October 22, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an Associated Press article titled "Supreme Court's Lone Member in the Middle," which describes the recent emergence of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, the sole remaining centrist voter, as the court's new power center. Read the article. Read the article.
Christian Chronicle, October 19, 2006 – Robert Williams, associate professor of political science, was quoted in an article titled "As Election Nears, Members Vary on Meaning of 'Values Voter'," which describes diverse Church of Christ voting practices as the midterm election approaches. Read the article, which also appeared in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
AZ Central, October 18, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article titled "President Tests New Ground on Habeas Corpus," which describes how the military-tribunals bill signed by President Bush on October 17 marks the first time the right of habeas corpus has been curtailed by law for millions of people in the United States. Read the article.
Daily News, October 17, 2006 – The Pepperdine women's soccer team was featured in an article titled "Waves Expected an Upset," which describes the Waves 1-0 victory against No. 3 Santa Clara. Head coach Tim Ward was quoted; players Sophia Medina and Lindsey Redlin were mentioned. The article also mentioned Seaver College sophomore Cassi Chamberlain, who was named the WCC women's volleyball Player of the Week. Read the article.
Posted October 23, 2006
Los Angeles Times, October 20, 2006 – Carol Chase, professor of law, was quoted in an article titled "Attempted Murder Charge Filed in Punter's Stabbing," which describes the warrant issued for Mitch Cozad, the Northern Colorado football backup suspected of stabbing starting punter Rafael Mendoza last month. Read the article.
O.C. Register, October 18, 2006 – Elliot McGucken, visiting assistant professor of business at Seaver College, wrote an op-ed titled "Orange Grove: Don't Vote Tom off the Island," which argues against Disney's potential plan to replace Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland with a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed attraction. Read the article.
Oakland Tribune, October 15, 2006 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "The State of California Under Phil," which describes likely changes to California and its budget should democrat Phil Angelides be elected governor in November. Read the article, which also appeared in the San Mateo County Times. Shires was quoted in a similar article in the Contra Costa Times.
Daily News, October 14, 2006 – The Pepperdine women's volleyball team was featured in an article titled "Pepperdine Wins, Remains in WCC Hunt," which describes the Waves' victory against St. Marys, bringing them to a second-place tie with Santa Clara in WCC play. Pepperdine players Rachel Lumsden, Cassi Chamberlain, Kiah Kiers, Kayla Walker, Sophia Milo, Julie Rubenstein, and Kekai Crabbe were mentioned; head coach Nina Matthies was quoted. Read the article. A similar article titled "Waves Keep Pace in Volleyball Race" also appeared in the Daily News.
Posted October 20, 2006
Christian Century, October 17, 2006 – Pepperdine University is mentioned in an article titled "Kerry Belatedly Speaks of Faith," which describes Senator John Kerry's testimony of personal faith at a speech he delivered in Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre on September 18. Read the article.
Ludwig von Mises Institute, October 16, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an article titled "Reasons to Vote Debunked," which explains flawed logic in arguments for voting. Read the article.
New York Times, October 12, 2006 – The Graziadio School’s Education to Business (E2B) program is featured in an article titled "It's Good Advice, and the Price is Right," which describes business school programs that facilitate free student consulting for companies, such as the successful partnership between Graziadio students and Ironclad Performance Wear. E2B director Doreen Shanahan is quoted. Read the article.
Business Week, October 2, 2006 – Elliot McGucken, visiting assistant professor of business at Seaver College, is featured in an article titled "What Entrepreneurs Need to Know," which describes artistic entrepreneurship and advice for artists who want to be more entrepreneurial. Read the article.
Posted October 18, 2006
Ludwig von Mises Institute, October 13, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an article titled "William Penn, Great American," which honors William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania and important contributor to freedom and rights in the United States. Read the article.
Denver Post, October 5, 2006 – Vance Walberg, men’s basketball head coach, was featured in an article titled “Joint Effort Refines Need for Speed,” which describes the new Denver Nuggets offensive technique inspired by Walberg’s unique strategy. Read the article.
Malibu Times, October 4, 2006 – Pepperdine University was featured in an article titled “Governor Meets Protests as He Signs AB 32 in Malibu,” which describes Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's recent visit to the Malibu campus to sign AB 32, a bill limiting California’s greenhouse gas emissions. Read the article.
Boston Herald, October 2, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an Associated Press article titled "Big Tobacco, Biotech, and Energy Companies Looking to Justices for Help," which describes the unusually high number of business-related cases planned for consideration by the Supreme Court in its upcoming term. Read the article. The same or similar articles appeared in the International Herald Tribune, Charlotte Observer, Canton Repository, Contra Costa Times, Florida Today, San Francisco Chronicle, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, FOX News, and KGBT 4.
Herald Sun, October 2, 2006 – School of Law Dean Kenneth W. Starr was featured in an article titled “Starr: Watch Affirmative Action,” which describes his speech to students of Duke Law School, his alma mater, and discussion of two "extraordinarily controversial" cases to appear before the Supreme Court this term: one about affirmative action, and the other about partial-birth abortion. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, September 30, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "Detainee Bill Boosts the GOP," which describes how the passage of the detainee treatment bill appears to be a significant political victory for President Bush. Read the article.
Ludwig von Mises Institute, September 27, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an article titled "The Antifederalists Were Right," which describes the arguments of the Antifederalists, defenders of states rights who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, to commemorate the anniversary of the publication of the first of the Antifederalist Papers in 1789. Read the article.
Posted October 16, 2006
CNN.com, October 12, 2006 – Pepperdine University is featured in an article titled "Campus Politics: From Storming Dorms to Abject Apathy," which describes how college students, like those in the Pepperdine Young Republicans, are gearing up for the November elections. Seaver College student Monique Maravilla is quoted. Read the article.
Daily News, October 11, 2006 – Seaver College freshman and Pepperdine golfer Misun Cho is featured in an article titled "Cho Finishes Strong for Waves," which describes the recent successes of the Waves women's golf team, including Cho's fourth overall finish at the Washington Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational. Pepperdine golfers Eileen Vargas, Stephanie Gelleni, Leanne Bowditch, and Jayvie Agojo are mentioned. Read the article.
Capitol Weekly, October 5, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Proposition 87, the Clean Energy Initiative, Lacks Assurances, Details," which assesses the costs and benefits of Proposition 87, the California Clean Energy Initiative. Read the article.
New York Times, September 29, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled "Detainee Bill Shifts Power to President," which describes the final passage through Congress of the detainee treatment bill, a move that gives solid statutory foundation to some of the formidable and controversial presidential powers asserted by President Bush and Vice President Cheney since September 11, 2001. Read the article. The article also appeared in InsideBayArea.com.
National Catholic Reporter, September 29, 2006 – Pepperdine University is mentioned in an article titled "Democrats Push Alternatives to Abortion," which describes efforts by the Democrat party to propose legislation that would reduce the need for abortions, a position Senator John Kerry supported when he spoke at the University on September 18. Read the article
Posted October 13, 2006
Christian Science Monitor, October 5, 2006 – The Master of Arts in Educational Technology (Online) (OMET) program offered by the Graduate School of Education and Psychology is mentioned in an article titled "Real Learning in a Virtual World," which describes the increased use and popularity of online learning environments, such as those available with Pepperdine. William Moseley, adjunct faculty member and professor in the OMET program, and second-year OMET student Scott James are also mentioned. Read the article.
O.C. Register, October 5, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Who Intelligently Designed Government?" which considers the argument against intelligent design in terms of a social parallel, the design of government. Read the article.
ABC News – School of Law Dean Ken Starr is quoted in an article from the Christian Science Monitor titled "For Supreme Court's New Term: Rise of a New Centrist," which describes how key abortion and racial cases could signal whether Justice Kennedy shifts the court to the right or maintains precedents. Read the article.
Posted October 11, 2006
MSNBC.com, October 4, 2006 - School of Law dean Ken Starr was quoted in an article from the Financial Times titled "Supreme Court Opens Hearing into Patent Ownership," which describes the implications of a new case heard by the Supreme Court which tests whether companies that license patent rights can sue to challenge the validity of the patent without first breaching their license agreement. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, September 27, 2006 – Pepperdine University is mentioned in an article titled "State's Greenhouse Gas Bill Signed," which describes Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's visit to the University's Malibu campus to sign the California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32). Read the article. Related articles appeared in the Acorn, Malibu Times (photo by University photographer Ron Hall), San Francisco Chronicle, and the Sacramento Bee,
Los Angeles Business Journal, September 25, 2006 – Linnea Bernard McCord, associate professor of business law, wrote an article titled "Options Return to Haunt Executives in Backdating Scandal," which describes the irony that companies and CEOs who opposed the expensing of stock option in the 1990s are now mired in scandal for behavior at that time. Read the article.
Posted October 4, 2006
Washington Post, September 29, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "Many Rights in U.S. Legal System Absent in New Bill," which describes the military trials bill approved by Congress that lends legislative support for the first time to broad rules for the detention, interrogation, prosecution, and trials of terrorism suspects far different from those in the familiar American criminal justice system. Read the article.
Al-Jazeera, September 28, 2006 – Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of the Washington DC Internship program, appeared on the program "Behind the Headlines" to discuss the recently disclosed National Security Estimate regarding terrorism in Iraq and its impact on the upcoming mid-term election.
Ventura County Star, September 27, 2006 – James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, was featured in an article titled "Priorities of Media Come under Fire," which describes Wilson's contention that the hope for balanced news diminishes, especially during war, as newsrooms become more liberal and competition among news outlets increases, as he explained in a speech to an audience of 300 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on September 26. Read the article.
DyeStatCal, September 11 – September 16, 2006 – Robert Radnoti, head coach of the Pepperdine track and country cross teams, was featured as the "DyeStatCal [the internet home of California track] Girls Coach of the Week" and was interviewed about his coaching career and philosophy. Read the interview.
Posted October 2, 2006
Common Dreams NewsWire, September 27, 2006 – Pepperdine University is mentioned in an article titled "California Governor Signs Historic Global Warming Law," which describes the bill and its signing, held at Pepperdine's Malibu campus on September 27. Read the article.
All Things Considered, September 23, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, discussed due process and the trial of terrorism suspects on the NPR program. Listen to the discussion.
CSTV.com, September 23, 2006 – The Pepperdine men's and women's cross country teams are featured in an article titled "Waves Men Top Cal State Northridge, Women Second at Pepperdine Invitational," which describes the teams' performances at recent meets. Waves runners Sam Hudson, Kyla Maher, Beth Bedingfield, Brieanna Carroll, Tim Hatters, and Nick Rowan were mentioned. Read the article.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, September 22, 2006 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in an interview with Senator John Kerry, in which he explained his beliefs about faith and public life as laid out in a speech delivered in Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre on September 18. More information.
HomeWord with Jim Burns, September 20, 2006 – Dennis Lowe, professor of psychology and director of the Center for the Family, and Emily Scott-Lowe, visiting assistant professor of social work, discussed breaking the "Four Habits of Highly Ineffective Couples" on the radio program. Part 2 of the discussion aired on September 21. Listen to the interview: Part 1 and Part 2.
