After returning from the inauguration Pepperdine Professor of Constitutional Law Douglas Kmiec defended his choice to support President Barack Obama despite criticism from the anti-abortion community. Kmiec who is also Caruso Family Chair sat down on Friday with John Jones Seaver College communication professor to discuss "Obama Religious Faith and the Public Square."Moderated … [Read more...] about Kmiec explains abortion views at Pep faith forum
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China soon to join global recession
The mood was festive but anything but bullish when China greeted the Year of the Ox on Monday Jan. 26 with fireworks feasts and parades. Regarded as a sign of peace and prosperity through diligence the ox hardly seems the proper astrological beast for a country beholden to exports during a time of decreased global demand and double-digit percent decreases in importations. But … [Read more...] about China soon to join global recession
Tenure under review nationwide
As the national economy continues to struggle Pepperdine has begun to cut back on expenses leaving administrators discussing the possibility of staff cuts. According to Chief of Staff Marnie Mitzie no decisions on the issue of staff cuts have been made but are possible including cuts to tenured faculty members."The university is in a good condition; however what we don't know … [Read more...] about Tenure under review nationwide
Ken Starr to defend Prop. 8 before Supreme Court
Pepperdine is in the midst of the Proposition 8 crossfire once again after School of Law Dean Kenneth Starr was named in December as lead counsel for ProtectMarriage.com in the California Supreme Court battle over the legality of the proposition. Proposition 8 passed Nov. 42008 effectively banned same-sex marriage in California. Starr will defend Proposition 8 before the … [Read more...] about Ken Starr to defend Prop. 8 before Supreme Court
Live from the Inauguration
Washington D.C. is glowing post-Inauguration. The winners of the souvenir run-- Newspapers and news stands. Carla Krostoff owner of One Stop News enjoyed the post-Inauguration run for the newspapers. Even mid-day her estimated sales totaled to 1500 to 2000. Comparative speaking the average total on a normal day: 50. Displays of front pages from each of the 50 states lined the … [Read more...] about Live from the Inauguration