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Pepperdine in the News
August 2008
Posted August 28, 2008
The Seattle Times, August 9, 2008 – Dean Baim, professor of economics and finance, was quoted in a story titled, “Army of volunteers powers the Olympics,” in which he questions the problem of authority in using volunteers to coordinate the Beijing Olympic games. Read the story.
National Law Journal, August 8, 2008 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in a story titled, “In Review of High Court Term, Justice Kennedy Still the Man in the Middle,” in which he comments on current trends in Supreme Court actions. Read the story.
Ventura County Star, August 8, 2008 – Terry Schroeder, longtime coach of the Pepperdine men’s water polo team, was the subject of a story titled, “Water polo coach wants team to dominate,” in which he gives his thoughts on taking the U.S. water polo team to the Beijing Olympics as head coach. Read the story.
The Economist, August 7, 2008 – Mark Mallinger, associate dean of full-time programs, was quoted in a story titled, “Ports in a Storm,” in which it is noted that despite a struggling economy, business schools are showing increasing demands for their MBA programs. Read the story.
The Sacramento Bee, August 7, 2008 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in a story titled, “The State Worker: Workers face big deficit of public support,” about the reasons why state workers are often not so popular with private sector employees. Read the story.
Forbes, August 6, 2008 – Dean Baim, professor of economics and finance, was quoted in a story titled, “Olympian Entrepreneurs,” in which he comments on the short-lived celebrity status of Olympic athletes post-games. Read the story.
The Malibu Times, August 6, 2008 – Ken Starr, Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean of the School of Law, was mentioned in a story titled, “Big Brother in Malibu?” about possible legislation for the use of cameras in Malibu to deal with paparazzi problems. Read the story. 
The Malibu Times, August 6, 2008 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in a news brief titled, “Pepperdine athletic blog launched,” about the new interactive feature of the Pepperdine Athletics Web site. Read the story.
The American Spectator, August 5, 2008 – Bruce Herschensohn, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, wrote an op-ed titled, “The McCain Candidacy,” in which he argues that Republican presidential candidate John McCain is the right man for the Oval Office. Read the op-ed.
Ventura County Star, August 4, 2008 – Terry Schroeder, longtime coach of the Pepperdine men’s water polo team, wrote a journal entry titled, “Beautiful Day in Beijing,” in which he chronicles his experience in China as water polo coach for the U.S. Olympic team. Read the peice.
Los Angeles Times, July 26, 2008 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in a story titled, “Deputies will hit Malibu beach, with an eye out for paparazzi,” about the increase of police enforcement along the Malibu coast. Read the story.
Noozhawk, July 26, 2008 – Pete Peterson, lecturer at the School of Public Policy, and Ted McAllister, Edward L. Gaylord Chair and associate professor of public policy, coauthored an op-ed titled, “Plenty of Blame to Go Around for Political Polarization,” in which the authors identify reasons behind an increasingly polarized America.Read the op-ed.
Star Bulletin, July 25, 2008 – Angela Hawken, assistant professor of public policy, was mentioned in a story titled, “Program helps drug offenders break cycle,” in which it was reported that her studies of Hawaii’s Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program found drug users stayed away from relapse easier with the program than without. Read the story.
Los Angeles Times, July 19, 2008 – Robert Pushaw, James Wilson Endowed Professor of Law, was quoted in a story titled, “Flap over dean’s hiring doesn’t keep UC Irvine’s law school from lining up prominent staff,” in which he comments on the hiring, firing, and rehiring of Erwin Chemerinksy as dean of the UC Irvine School of Law. Read the story.
The Oklahoman, July 19, 2008 – Pepperdine president Andy Benton was the subject of a story titled, “University leader travels for answers,” in which he commented on his recent journey along Route 66. Read the story.
The Sacramento Bee, July 17, 2008 – Ken Starr, Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean of the School of Law, was the focus of a story titled, “VSP adds Starr on legal appeal,” in which it is announced that Starr will has been added to the Vision Service Plan legal team. Read the story.Starr was mentioned in the newspaper’s related story, in which VSP takes their request for tax-exempt, nonprofit status to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Journal & Courier, July 14, 2008 – Richard Cupp, John W. Wafe Professor of Law, was quoted in a story titled, “Activists pursue legal rights for great apes,” in which he calls increasing the rights of apes a “slippery slope” towards conflict between human and ape rights. Read the story.
Legal Newsline, July 14, 2008 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in a story titled, “Brown, King highest paid AGs,” in which he comments on the surprising results of a survey of top-earning legal salaries. Read the story.
Posted August 1, 2008
The Wall Street Journal, July 3, 2008 - Linda Livingstone, dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was featured in an article titled "The B-School Conundrum," in which she discusses the discrepancy in enrollment between male and female business school students. Read the article.
Human Resource Executive Online, July 1, 2008 - Charles Kerns, associate professor of applied behavioral science, was quoted in a story titled "'Ethics Landscape' Slightly Fallow," in which he argues that ethical standards for employees in the workplace result in more successful organizations. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, June 30, 2008 - Barry McDonald, associate professor of law, wrote an op-ed titled "Stuff so raunchy, it's illegal," in which he discusses the law relating to U.S. obscenity laws. Read the article.
The Guardian, June 29, 2008 - School of Law dean Ken Starr was mentioned in an article titled "Paparazzi invasion of Malibu leads to a brutal battle of the beaches," in which his legal skills are said to be in demand in the conflict between the public and the paparazzi. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, June 29, 2008 - The Graziadio School of Business and Management was mentioned in a story titled, "Students are driven to log on to classes," which describes how students are increasingly turning to online learning opportunities. John Mooney, associate dean of academic programs, is quoted. Read the article .
Los Angeles Times, June 28, 2008 - Bruce Einhorn, director of the Asylum Clinic and adjunct professor of law, wrote an op-ed titled "Tainted Justice," in which he condemns the Department of Justice for favoring conservative applicants. Read the article .
Citizen Link, June 27, 2008 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in an interview with actress Patricia Heaton, in which she, as honorary chairwoman of Feminists for Life, addresses the need for colleges to improve facilities for pregnant students and new parents. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, June 26, 2008 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in a story titled "Deputies will hit Malibu beach, with an eye out for paparazzi," in which the conflict between paparazzi and locals is addressed. Read the article.
The Detroit News, June 25, 2008 - Charles Hall, dean of international programs, was quoted in a story titled "Weak dollar keeps students from Europe," which discusses the increase in study abroad participants in countries like China and Argentina due to expense concerns. Read the article.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 25, 2008 - Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Talking to enemy nations becomes a point of contention for McCain, Obama," in which he weighs the arguments for and against diplomatic talks with Iran and Syria.
Gadling, June 24, 2008 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in an article titled, "Talking travel with college admissions guru Katherine Cohen," in which she names the Pepperdine as one of her top travel universities for its views of the Pacific Ocean. Read the article.
Associated Press, June 12, 2008 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in a story titled "At Supreme Court, no one rushed into retirement," in which the likelihood of older Supreme Court justices retiring is discussed in connection with the 2008 election. Read the article.
Catholic Online, June 7, 2008 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was the subject of a story titled "Why I Disagree with Doug Kmiec, Once Again," in which his endorsement of pro-choice Barack Obama is criticized. Read the article .
Los Angeles Times, June 1, 2008 - Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in a story titled "Split primary's second act set to begin," in which he weighs in on the California split state presidential and state legislative primaries. Read the article .
The Wall Street Journal, June 1, 2008 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in a story titled "Don't Pay the Sticker Price for College," in which the costs of public versus private colleges are discussed. Read the article.
Work Happy Now!, May 22, 2008 - Charles Kerns, associate professor of applied behavioral science, was the subject of a story titled, "Let's learn from a Doctor on How to Work Happy - Small Business Tips," in which he gives advice on how small businesses can produce a happy working environment. Read the article.
