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Pepperdine in the News
June 2008
Posted June 20, 2008
Catholic Online, June 17, 2008 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled "Exclusive: Doug Kmiec - 'After Meeting with Barack,'" in which he contrasts the standpoints of the respective presidential candidates on abortion with his own. Read the op-ed.
Chicago Tribune, June 16, 2008 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled "When Faith is Front and Center," examining the significance of faith in Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Read the op-ed. The piece was also featured in the political blog of the Baltimore Sun.
LA Times, June 14, 2008 - David Smith, associate dean of academic affairs at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled "SAG's Campaign to Oppose AFTRA's Contact Raises Concerns," about contract negotiation strategies by Hollywood's two biggest actors unions. Read the article.
New York Times, June 14, 2008 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "Detainee Lawyers to Use Ruling for New Attacks," about the legal challenges that may result from the Supreme Court's Guantanamo Bay ruling. Read the article.
OC Register, June 14, 2008 - Dennis Torres, director of real estate, was featured in a Q&A article on the precarious housing market. Read the article.
Posted June 13, 2008
redOrbit, May 13, 2008 - Michael Truschke, associate dean of enrollment for Seaver College, was quoted in an article titled "Waiting Game Tidal Wave of Applicants has Colleges Putting Even the Cream of the Crop in a Holding Pattern," about the lengthy waiting list for incoming freshmen.
The Tidings, May 13, 2008 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote a personal essay titled, "Hugging Mom, in Person or in the Heart," in which he reflects on his love for his late mother. Read the article.
Santa Barbara Noozhawk, May 19, 2008 - Pete Peterson, lecturer at the School of Public Policy, wrote an article titled "Citizen-Driven Housing Policy Emerges in San Mateo County," about Threshold 2008, an organization advocating fair housing rights. Read the article.
NPR Boston, WBUR, May 20, 2008 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was a guest on "On Point," offering his insight on the recent ruling in favor of gay marriage by the California high court. Listen to the program.
Christian Post, May 20, 2008 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "Calif. Gay 'Marriage' Ruling Could Have Huge Impact, Experts Say," analyzing the impact and historical implications of California's overturning of the ban on gay marriage. Read the story.
Voice of America, May 23, 2008 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was referenced in an article titled "California Ruling Opens New Front in Fight Over Same-Sex Marriage," in which he predicts that courts in other states will now be faced with similar questions. Read the story.
Paso Robles Press, May 27, 2008 - Pepperdine University was featured in an article titled "PRSH Students Take Tour of Southern California Colleges," in which a high school teacher notes that students tend to increase their level of effort upon learning of the rigorous entrance requirements at Pepperdine and UCLA.
Lew Rockwell Daily, May 28, 2008 - Stanley Warford, professor of computer science, wrote an op-ed titled "Why I Am a Ron Paul Libertarian," in which he discusses the basis of his libertarian stance. Read the article.
