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Pepperdine in the News
September 2006
Posted September 29, 2006
Ventura County Star, September 24, 2006 – Donald Marshall, Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books, is quoted in an article titled "New San Buenaventura Mission Priest Has 'Hugh Set of Shoes to Fill'," which describes the expectations, responsibilities, and goals of the new priest leading the San Buenaventura Mission. Read the article.
Religion & Ethics Weekly (PBS), September 22, 2006 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in a news report which features segments of Senator John Kerry's speech about faith and public life that he delivered on the Malibu campus on September 18. Read the report.
Badger Herald, September 21, 2006 – Men's volleyball head coach Marv Dunphy is mentioned in an article titled, "Born to be Wilde," which profiles the volleyball career of former Pepperdine player and coach Rod Wilde. Former assistant coach Jim McLaughlin and former player Jerritt Elliott are mentioned. Read the article.
National Law Journal, September 18, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled "New Supreme Court Term Promises Early Drama," which describes the legal significance and potential drama in the group of 31 cases currently on the docket for the 2006-07 Supreme Court term. Read the article.
Washington Post, September 17, 2006 – School of Law Dean Kenneth W. Starr coauthored an op-ed titled "Congress Has the Authority to Do Right by D.C.," which argues that Congress has the authority to give Washington, D.C. residents the right to full voting representation in the House through legislation rather than constitutional amendment. Read the article.
Posted September 25, 2006
Malibu Times, September 20, 2006 – Pepperdine University is mentioned in an article titled "Kerry Says Faith-Based Public Service Needed on Both Sides of the Aisle," which describes the speech about faith in public life that Senator John Kerry delivered in Smothers Theatre on September 18. A photo taken by University photographer Ron Hall is shown. Read the article. Pepperdine University was also mentioned in an article titled "Dems Seek Middle Ground on Abortion," which assesses the push for common ground in the abortion debate that Kerry described in his speech. Read the article.
O.C. Register, September 20, 2006 – Professor Emeritus of Economics George Reisman wrote an op-ed titled "Orange Grove: 'All In' On Global Warming Law," which describes the economic risks of California's legal commitment to emit 25 percent less carbon dioxide than it does now by 2020. Read the article.
Posted September 22, 2006
O.C. Register, September 19, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Orange Grove: Our Ignorance Threatens Our Rights," which describes how ignorance of the Constitution results in the abuse of rights by majority rule. Read the article.
Star-Telegram, September 18, 2006 – Pepperdine University is mentioned in an article titled "Kerry Speaks About Faith, 'Godly Tasks," which describes the recent speech about faith and its role in public life that Senator John Kerry delivered in Smothers Theatre on Monday, September 18. Read the article. A similar article, titled "Kerry Talks of Loss, Renewal of His Catholic Faith," ran in the Washington Post on September 19.
Arizona Republic, September 15, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled "McCain Emerges as Leader in Interrogation Issue," which describes the political stakes involved in Senator John McCain's opposition to President Bush in the issue of interrogating detainees. Read the article.
CBS-KCOY 12 News This Morning, September 12, 2006 - Pepperdine University was mentioned on several television news programs that covered the 9/11 fifth anniversary memorial service at the Heroes Garden on the Malibu campus. Deena Burnett, wife of Graziadio School alumnus Tom Burnett who died on United Flight 93, spoke at the service. Coverage aired on CBS affiliates in California and Arkansas, ABC affiliates in California and Arkansas, FOX affiliates in California and Nevada, as well as KCAL, KNBC and KFWB in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Business Journal, August 28, 2006 – Pepperdine University is mentioned in the "Newsmakers" section of the Journal which announced the appointment of Augustus Tagliaferri and Timothy C. Phillips to the University's board of regents.
Los Angeles Business Journal, August 21, 2006 – Pepperdine University is mentioned in the "Newsmakers/Kudos" section of the Journal which announced the appointment of Keith Hinkle as vice president for advancement and public affairs.
Posted September 20, 2006
Beyond the Beltway, September 17, 2006 – Stella Erbes, assistant professor of teacher education in Seaver College, appeared as a panel guest on the Time Warner program to discuss elementary and secondary education and the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act. The show aired on Sunday, Sept. 17; Monday, Sept. 18; and Tuesday, Sept. 19. It will air again on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Check local listings for times.
Columbian, September 17, 2006 – Steven Sultanoff, GSEP adjunct faculty in psychology, was quoted in an article titled "Anatomy of a Laugh – Amusing Analyis," which describes the healing power of laughter. Read the article.
Lawrence Journal-World, September 16, 2006 – The Pepperdine women's soccer team is featured in an article titled "KU Kicks Away Momentum," which describes the Waves' 3-1 victory against Kansas University on Sept. 15. Pepperdine players Jennifer Brewer, Kelly Reilly, and McKenzie Hill are mentioned; head coach Tim Ward is quoted. Read the article.
Fox News, September 14, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled "Congress Debates Giving White House Broader Authority Over National Guard," which describes gubernatorial opposition to language in the pending National Defense Authorization Act that would give the president broader authority to federalize the National Guard in times of domestic disasters. Read the article.
KRON TV-4, September 14, 2006 – Distinguished Professor of Public Policy David Davenport was interviewed on the San Francisco channel about the new California cell phone legislation.
Times-Mail, September 8, 2006 – Emily Scott-Lowe, visiting assistant professor of social work, was quoted in an article titled "Dear God…Children's Lessons in Prayer Work for Adults, Too," which describes the importance of adult prayer and offers advice on becoming more comfortable with it. Read the article.
Posted September 18, 2006
San Francisco Chronicle, September 14, 2006 – Distinguished Professor of Public Policy David Davenport and James Prieger, associate professor of economics, co-authored an op-ed titled "Cell-phone Bill Based on Faith, Not Research," which argues that the newly signed bill to require hands-free devices for cell-phones while driving in California is not supported by research and therefore should not be enacted into law. Read the article.
Daily Standard, September 14, 2006 – Joseph Loconte, Distinguished Visiting Professor in the School of Public Policy and Senior Fellow in the Davenport Institute, wrote an op-ed titled "The Fascist Disease," which advocates the use of the term "Islamic fascists" to describe terrorists groups. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, September 13, 2006 – Pepperdine's Graziadio School of Business and Management is featured in an article titled "Local Universities Have Much to Offer," which describes educational opportunities for entrepreneurs and executives at Southern California universities. John Mooney, associate dean of academic programs and associate professor of information systems, is quoted; Mark Allen, director of executive education, is mentioned. Read the article.
Ludwig von Mises Institute, September 1, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "A True Labor Representative, which presents Henry George's case for why free trade is in the true interest of workers, from his 1886 work Protection or Free Trade?" Read the article.
Posted September 15, 2006
Los Angeles Times, September 13, 2006 – Pepperdine University and Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, are mentioned in an article titled "Justice Alito Pays Tribute to Reagan," which describes Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's recent visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library as well as Pepperdine's Malibu campus, where he participated in the September 11, 2001 memorial service and addressed students at the School of Law, along with friend and former colleague, Kmiec. Read the article.
Knight Ridder Newspapers, September 12, 2006 – Steven Sultanoff, GSEP adjunct faculty in psychology, was quoted in an article titled "Empathy: The Ultimate Method of Violence Prevention," which describes how a lack of empathy can contribute to violent behavior, such as in a recent Florida homicide case. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, September 12, 2006 – Special Programs Coordinator Lyn Klodt is quoted in an article titled "Campuses a Favorite Locale for Filming," which describes the popularity of filming movies at California college campuses including Pepperdine University's in Malibu. Read the article.
Monsters and Critics, September 12, 2006 – Bernard James, professor of law, is quoted in an article titled "Subpar Screening Leaves Schools Vulnerable," which describes how inadequate screening procedures for incoming teachers have left U.S. schools exposed to hiring criminals such as John Mark Karr, the schoolteacher who falsely claimed he murdered JonBenet Ramsey. Read the article.
Legal Times, September 11, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled "Our Enemies Aren't Soldiers," which describes problems associated with the mistaken categorization of lawful and unlawful combatants in the war against terror. Read the article.
ADR World.com, September 6, 2006 – Maureen Weston, associate professor of law, was quoted in an article titled "Circuit Says Case Must Go to Arbitration Regardless of Forum," which describes a recent federal appeals court decision that disputants who commit to arbitrate according to the rules of the National Association of Securities Dealers must do so even if NASD will not hear the case.
Ventura County Star, September 1, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Poverty Statistic Never Tell the Whole Story," which describes holes in the Census Bureau income and poverty statistics that make it difficult to draw accurate conclusions. Read the article.
Posted September 13, 2006
San Francisco Chronicle, September 10, 2006 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, is quoted in an article titled "9/11: Five Years Later Bush Continues to Wield Power," which describes President Bush's assertion of legal and political authority as the predominant force shaping U.S. law since Sept. 11, 2001. Read the article.
Weekly Standard, September 8, 2006 – Joseph Loconte, Distinguished Visiting Professor in the School of Public Policy and Senior Fellow in the Davenport Institute, wrote an op-ed titled "Khatami's 'Moderation,'" which assesses the perceived moderation of the former Iranian President according to the positions he put forth in his book, Islam, Liberty, and Development. Read the article. The article also appeared in Yahoo! News on Sept. 11.
Washington Lawyer, September 2006 – Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and former President of Pepperdine University David Davenport is quoted in the September cover story titled "Toward an International Legal System," which describes the growing influence of international law on American jurisprudence, and the opportunities and challenges that move presents. Read the article.
Good Morning America, August 22, 2006 – Pepperdine University was mentioned as being named the most beautiful campus by Princeton Review. Three shots of the campus were shown in the segment.
Posted September 11, 2006
Thousand Oaks Acorn, Sept. 7, 2006 – The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division Theatre Department is featured in an article titled "Pepperdine to Present 'As It Is in Heaven' by Arlene Hutton," which announces the October 10 to 14 performances in the Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre on the Malibu campus. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, Sept. 3, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "There Is a Better Way to Grade in University," which questions the effectiveness of the 90% A, 80% B, 70% C grading school in higher education. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, August 31, 2006 – Pepperdine School of Law is featured in an article titled "Kennedy Is Major Influence on Court, Experts Say," which describes discussion of the recent Supreme Court term by experts at the School of Law Symposium on August 31. Symposium hosts Kenneth W. Starr, School of Law Dean, and Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, are quoted. Read the article.
Posted September 8, 2006
Foreign Affairs Academic Update, September/October 2006 – Distinguished Professor of Political Science Dan Caldwell was selected for the "faculty spotlight" in this bimonthly newsletter distributed to 2,000 academics nationwide by Foreign Affairs magazine.
OC Register, September 7, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "California Focus: 'Gut and Amend' Bills Deserve a Veto," which describes the negative consequences of using a legislative practice dubbed "gut and amend" (GANDA) to push end-of-session bills through to the governor without proper review by legislators or the public. Read the article.
Student Press Law Center, September 7, 2006 – School of Law Dean Kenneth W. Starr is featured in an article titled "Supreme Court Urged to Review 'Bong Hits 4 Jesus' Case," which describes a case between a student and the Juneau school district, who Starr will represent on a pro-bono basis, concerning censorship of the student's drug-referencing banner. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, September 3, 2006 – Anthony Collatos, assistant professor of education, is quoted in an article titled "Parents Pay Attention to Most Relevant School Tests," which describes the great quantity of education tests like the SAT and STAR, and questions their necessity. Read the article.
Posted September 5, 2006
KTLA, August 30, 2006 – The Pepperdine School of Law, Dean Kenneth W. Starr, and Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law Doug Kmiec were featured in a segment on "KTLA Prime News" and "Early Edition," which described the School of Law symposium about Chief Justice John Roberts' first term on the Supreme Court.
ESPN.com, August 28, 2006 – Pepperdine men's basketball head coach Vance Walberg is featured in an article titled "Former Juco Coach Walberg Ready to Ride Waves," which describes how Walberg is bringing his fast-paced coaching style to Pepperdine. Read the article.
OC Register, August 23, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "Back-to-School Shopping Economics," which describes how the costs and benefits of new school year supplies can cause conflict between parents and children. Read the article.
