Beach Brawl: Surfers vs. Paparazzi Jun 24, 2008
Attendees included representatives from the ACLU and Kenneth Starr, the lawyer and former judge who was the special prosecutor in the Clinton-Lewinsky case and is now the dean of the Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu. Related. (ABC News)
Coastal Commission reduces beach lot width requirement Jun 19, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Edition. "Coastal staff gave a similar justification for recommending the reduced minimum lot width. According to the city's research, the average beachfront width in Malibu (where most of the homes were built before the city was founded and before the LCP was drafted) is 50 feet. The average size is 48 feet on Broad Beach.Not everyone is happy with the decision. Dean Ross, who owns a property next to the Malibu Bay site, said the extra homes would create greater risks... (Malibu Times, CA)
Trio of Draft picks signs with Pirates Jun 18, 2008
D'Arnaud comes out of Pepperdine University, where he hit. 314 with 11 homers and 50 RBIs in his junior season. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Pirates Notebook: GM says .500 mark will not influence moves Jun 18, 2008
The Pirates signed their third- and fourth-round draft picks, shortstops Jordy Mercer of Oklahoma State University and Chase D'Arnaud of Pepperdine University, as well as 39th-round pitcher Albert Fagan of Rockland Community College. That raised the number of signed picks to 24 of 50, including half of the top 10. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
USA men's water polo team to play local exhibition (1) Jun 16, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008 Edition. " "Schroeder's a great coach," added Moses, who played under Schroeder as a member of Pepperdine's 1997 national championship team. "He's been through it all. (Malibu Times, CA)
More of this story» Jun 15, 2008
"I'm not a mountain climber. We were kept from attempting to go to summit by the blizzard and the conquest turned into a survival experience. A couple of things really stick in my mind. Probably the biggest experience for me was finding my position in imminent danger, with crevasses waiting while they assessed for avalanche. Unlike in the 'civilized world,' there is no one to call, no 'backward option. You've just got to go through with it. I was impressed by the strength, endurance and good... (Niles Star, MI)
SAG's campaign to oppose AFTRA's contract raises concerns Jun 14, 2008
"The studios are going to see that [SAG's] position is weakened by the infighting, and that will make it more difficult for them to achieve the increases they want," said David Smith, a labor economist at Pepperdine University. SAG President Alan Rosenberg, who earlier in the week publicly blasted the AFTRA accord as a "detriment to actors," declined to comment Friday. (Los Angeles Times)
On Same-Sex Marriage / Should California amend its Constitution? Say 'no... Jun 13, 2008
Douglas W. Kmiec is chairman and professor of constitutional law at Pepperdine University and the former constitutional legal counsel to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. This article appeared on page B - 11 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Plea expected in case against OSU players (42) Jun 13, 2008
Both were suspended by coach Pat Casey for a three-game stretch against Pepperdine University in March. Maxwell was a pitcher on the team last year. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Gay marriage legality brings on Calif. battle Jun 12, 2008
"There is an attitudinal shift that is happening nationally," says Douglas Kmiec, a law professor at California's Pepperdine University who opposes gay marriage. "The chances of the initiative going down to defeat appears more likely than not.". (USA Today)
Pepperdine professor denied communion (284) Jun 12, 2008
Friday, June 06, 2008 Edition. "When Kmiec presented himself for communion, the priest, whom the law professor told the Washington Post he did not want to name for fear of retribution against the cleric, refused.Kmiec told NPR that his wife, Carol, had fled the church in tears, and those in attendance "were mortified by what they had witnessed, as they should be because faith isn't a weapon. (Malibu Times, CA)
Obergoenner selected to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Third Team Jun 11, 2008
81 - Cellular Neuroscience Jonathan Winder - PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - 3. 36 - Advertising Evgeny Samoylov - BRADLEY UNIVERSITY - 4. (Siusalukis.com)
Spalding named president of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Jun 11, 2008
Spalding holds a bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in human-resource management from Pepperdine University. She earned a doctorate in education from Columbia University in New York. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Ken Starr helping lawmakers fight paparazzi Jun 11, 2008
Malibu Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich contacted Starr, now a law school dean at Pepperdine University in Malibu. Local governments in Los Angeles and West Hollywood are also part of the effort to curb what they call a dangerous and expensive problem. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Ex-Salem lawmaker Johnston dies at 59 Jun 8, 2008
His academic experience also included terms as adjunct professor at the law schools of the University of New Mexico, University of Bridgeport, University of Oregon and Pepperdine University. His state service included terms in the Oregon House from 1995 to 1999. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Leonard named chair of Vistage International (17) Jun 8, 2008
His educational background includes earning a Master of Arts degree from Pepperdine University s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. He lives in the Sonoma Valley with his wife Kathleen and their Australian Shepherd dog "Clio.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Honors and plans of Corvallis High grads Jun 8, 2008
Katherine Marie Behrens: Pepperdine University, Theatre with emphasis in production; Pepperdine Theatre Arts Scholarship, Lettered in academics, theater and choir, Student of the month in Theatre and Choir, OSAA Activity Scholar, National Honor Society. Brandon David Belgarde: Santa Barbara City College, Business. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Valedictorians and salutatorians at Corvallis High School Jun 8, 2008
Plans: Attend Pepperdine University majoring in theater arts. Become a costume designer for stage and film. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Legal Issue Affects Timings of Gay Weddings Jun 8, 2008
Douglas Kmiec, a Pepperdine University constitutional law professor who filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to reserve marriage for a man and a woman, agrees that what will become of the same-sex marriages sanctioned in the coming months "is open to debate" if the amendment passes. Kmiec predicts the outcome eventually will be decided in favor of gay couples by the Supreme Court. (Newsmax)
Catholics Debate Obama Vote Jun 7, 2008
The question has been raised by a law professor at Pepperdine University, who went from being a Mitt Romney adviser to an Obama supporter. The question is further raised by the appearance of the angry Rev. Michael Pfleger, a longtime friend of the Democratic nominee who recently preached at Obama's former Trinity church. (Townhall.com)
A's confident that Day 2 will produce gems Jun 7, 2008
With their first pick coming in the seventh round Friday, Oakland drafted right-handed pitcher Brett Hunter out of Pepperdine University. As a junior, the preseason first-team All-American appeared in just five games for the Waves in 2008, compiling a 1-0 record and a 3. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
The Modern-Day Rumor Mill Jun 6, 2008
Pepperdine University is one of the 64 colleges featured on JuicyCampus. com. (CBS News)
REGION: Transit district hires Patchett as interim director Jun 6, 2008
Patchett, who has academic degrees from San Diego State University and Pepperdine University, teaches at SDSU and works as an "organizational management" consultant advising agencies and businesses on how they can work "more effectively," downplayed morale questions. Asked what he would do first, Patchett said, "I'm going to find out what's going on.". (North County Times)
Opinion: Call the bluff on campaign fluff Jun 6, 2008
Gary M. Galles is an economics professor at Pepperdine University. Get Monitor stories by e-mail. (Christian Science Monitor)
Alvarez's selection causes stir Jun 6, 2008
The next two rounds brought two shortstops: Jordy Mercer of Oklahoma State University in the third, Chase D'Arnaud of Pepperdine University in the fourth. Mercer was ranked 64th among position players by Baseball America. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
STUDENT OF MERIT: Uganda trip was life-changing for Kevin Vandivort of Fallbrook Jun 5, 2008
Vandivort said he plans to attend Pepperdine University and is leaning toward studying business in school. "I'm really interested in nonprofit organizations," he said. (North County Times)
Split primary's second act set to begin Jun 1, 2008
"There is some voter fatigue to overcome, and a feeling that we had our presidential primary already," said Mike Shires, an associate professor at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy. One statewide contest to be decided involves Propositions 98 and 99, which has featured dueling television and radio ads. (Los Angeles Times)
Personnel Announcement May 30, 2008
General Fields received his bachelor's degree from South Carolina State University and his master's degree from Pepperdine University. . (White House News Releases)
Retired general picked as IG for Afghan rebuilding May 30, 2008
He received his bachelor's degree from South Carolina State University and his master's from Pepperdine University in California. The post does not require Senate confirmation. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Class of 2008: Santiam Christian High School May 30, 2008
Kathryn Caday Valedictorian, SCHS Honor Graduate, SCHS Outstanding Student (English Literature, English Composition, Chemistry, Choir), ACSI Distinguished Student (Academics, Leadership, Fine Arts, Christian Service), Society of Women Engineers Highest Honor in Science and Mathematics, OSAA Farmers Insurance Group Scholar Athlete, OSAA Farmers Insurance Group Activity Scholar, George Fox University Presidential Scholarship, Pepperdine University Alumnae Grant, Seattle Pacific University... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Whitman Selects Bridgeman as Head Coach May 30, 2008
Bridgeland, 37, coached most recently at NCAA Division I Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. "Eric is one of the top young coaches on the West Coast, and we are thrilled to have him join our staff," Whitman athletic director Dean Snider says. (Nabc.com)
Toreros Prep for NCAA Regionals May 28, 2008
LAST TIME OUT: The University of San Diego baseball team recorded a clean sweep over Pepperdine University in the WCC Championship series at Cunningham Stadium this past weekend. After the rain postponed game one from Friday to Saturday, the Waves and Toreros had to play a double-header on Saturday and USD recorded 10-1 and 12-4 wins to take the series and earn the WCC's automatic bid into the post season. (Usdtoreros.com)
Tigers hunt for best talent in Draft May 27, 2008
It's not bad work for someone who was starting at Pepperdine University a year ago at this time. Cinderella story Richard Zumaya, younger brother of Joel, chose pro ball over college last summer after the Tigers selected him in the 43rd round. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Toreros Cruise to Championship Series Opening Win Over Pepperdine May 25, 2008
- Junior All-American dominates on the mound and the Torero bats explode as the seventh-ranked University of San Diego baseball team cruised to a 10-1 win over No. 13 Pepperdine University in the first game of a double-header in the West Coast Conference Championship Series Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Toreros have now recorded their second consecutive 40-win season as they move to 40-15 overall. (Usdtoreros.com)
Back-to-Back WCC Championship Series Champions May 25, 2008
- A hit parade helped propel the seventh-ranked University of San Diego baseball team to a 12-4 win over No. 13 Pepperdine University in the second game of a double-header in the West Coast Conference Championship Series Saturday afternoon at Cunningham Stadium. With the win, the Toreros improve to 41-15 overall and have claimed their second consecutive WCC Championship Series Championship, and earned the WCC's automatic berth into the NCAA Regionals beginning next week. (Usdtoreros.com)
Baseball Championship Series Opener Still On for Today May 24, 2008
- The opening baseball game of the West Coast Conference Championship series between No. 7 University of San Diego and No. 13 Pepperdine University scheduled for today at 3 p.m. is still scheduled to begin on time. Please check back to usdtoreros. (Usdtoreros.com)
Baseball Game Rained Out May 24, 2008
- The West Coast Conference baseball Championship Series scheduled between No. 7 University of San Diego and No. 13 Pepperdine University for Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. has been postponed due to inclement weather in the San Diego area. The two teams will now play a double-header on Saturday with the first pitch scheduled for 11 a.m.. (Usdtoreros.com)
Legacy Park report ready this week May 23, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008 Edition. But if they can't do it, then we have to move on. (Malibu Times, CA)
New Relic Introduces Core Management Team May 21, 2008
Bill holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BA from Dartmouth College. Fresh from securing funding from Benchmark Capital, the New Relic team is quickly growing the company and will soon publicly release New Relic RPM. New Relic RPM lets developers see and understand performance metrics in real time so they can fix problems fast. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Baseball Moves up to No. 7 in Latest Polls May 20, 2008
The Toreros , who had a bye week this last week, will host No. 13 Pepperdine University in the West Coast Conference Championship Series this weekend at Cunningham Stadium. Friday's game will begin at 3 p.m., Saturday's game will begin at 2 p.m. And if necessary Sunday's game will begin at 1 p.m. The winner of the three-game series will earn the league's automatic bid into the NCAA postseason. (Usdtoreros.com)
McKimmy Leads Baseball to 30th Win May 18, 2008
Gonzaga is still waiting to find out if a make-up game between the Bulldogs and Pepperdine University will need to be played Monday. Due to inclement weather in March in Spokane, the original three-game series between the teams had to be modified to a two-game series. (Gozags.com)
Whipsawed gay couples brace for legal twists May 18, 2008
Douglas Kmiec, a professor of constitutional law at Pepperdine University who submitted arguments against legalization of same-sex marriage, said he doubts that the court will allow a ballot initiative, even a state constitutional amendment, to revoke rights that the justices have just described as fundamental. But most analysts agreed that the outlook is uncertain. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Santa Clara Tops Pepperdine in Game One of Deci... May 17, 2008
- The Santa Clara baseball team defeated conference rival Pepperdine University, 6-3, in game one of the deciding weekend series. The winner of the series will determine the second place seed in the West Coast Conference and who will face No. 1 seed, University of San Diego, in the conference championships in San Diego, Calif. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
California high court overturns gay marriage ban May 16, 2008
"The invitation is going to be a kind of come one, come all, and that's going to produce a large number of [gay] marriages," says Douglas Kmiec, law professor at Pepperdine University. "They will then return to their home communities and will insist the states recognize their marriages as valid.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
SMC Athletics Closes Year with 8th Annual Gael Awards Show May 16, 2008
The Performance of the Year Awards were next and they were presented to senior softball player for her complete game win over #17 Hawaii and men's tennis standout following his upset of #6 ranked Andre Begemann of Pepperdine University. The Team Performance of the Year, recognizing the best team victory during 2007-08 season went to the softball team for the their victory over #9 Fresno State, which clinched the program's first winning season in history. (Smcgaels.com)
an Iraq war profiteer May 16, 2008
Michael Shires, a professor of public policy at Pepperdine University, disagreed. "I don't see an ethical issue there," he said. (Harper's Magazine)
Baseball Set To Finish 2008 Season In Los Angeles May 16, 2008
The series will open Friday at 3 p.m., before contests Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Monday, if needed, the Zags will remain in Southern California to play a make-up game against Pepperdine University in Malibu at 3 p.m. ... CONTINGENCY PLAN: Due to inclement weather in Spokane, the scheduled three-game West Coast Conference series between Gonzaga University and Pepperdine University that was scheduled for the last weekend of March had to be modified. (Gozags.com)
Calif. clearance of gay marriage could emphasize issue in election May 16, 2008
Pepperdine University law professor Douglas Kmiec, who favors marriage only for opposite-sex couples, agreed that the impact could be enormous. "This is an engine that will produce a large number of marriage licenses," he said, adding that some couples would eventually move to other states and try to assert the validity of their licenses. (USA Today)
Bulldogs Fall In Extra Innings To Cougars May 14, 2008
In addition, depending on the Pepperdine University and Santa Clara University series, the Zags could be forced to play a make-up game against the Waves in Malibu on Monday. . (Gozags.com)
Scammers send text to phones May 13, 2008
She also devotes her time to organizations including Childhelp USA, Pepperdine University, the French Foundation for Alzheimer Research and the Olive Crest Treatment Centers for Abused Children. Arlene Dahl, born Aug. 11, 1928, in Minneapolis, is perhaps better known as being the mother of actor Lorenzo Lamas. (Scranton Times, PA)
Stanford Defeats UC-Santa Barbara 4-0, Moves On To NCAA Second Round May 12, 2008
- The No. 22 Stanford men's tennis team breezed into the NCAA Second Round, defeating No. 58 UC Santa Barbara today 4-0 in first round action at Pepperdine University ... No. 22 Stanford vs. No. 58 UC-Santa Barbara NCAA First Round - Pepperdine University Malibu, Calif. (Gostanford.com)
Pepperdine Ends 2008 Stanford Men's Tennis Season, 4-2 May 12, 2008
No. 22 Stanford vs. No. 13 Pepperdine NCAA Second Round - Pepperdine University Malibu, Calif. - 05/11/08 - 1 p.m. Final Score: Pepperdine 4 - Stanford 2. (Gostanford.com)
James T. Glover Appointed to Board of Directors of Varian, Inc. May 8, 2008
"We are very pleased to have Jim Glover as a member of the Varian, Inc. board," said Allen J. Lauer, Chairman of the Board, Varian, Inc. "His exceptional background in finance and accounting, combined with his extensive laboratory instruments and life science industry experience, will serve us well in both protecting and promoting stockholder value." Glover earned his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and an MBA from Pepperdine... (PR Newswire)
Solis and Halliday heading to... May 8, 2008
Next year they will share a dorm room at Pepperdine University in Malibu. Halliday and Solis signed letters of intent to attend Pepperdine University on partial cross country scholarships May 2 ... Had Solis gone to University of California Riverside, Halliday still had a scholarship offer to Pepperdine University. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Viewshed ordinance made top city priority May 8, 2008
"Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich suggested that city staff begin the process by speaking with homeowner groups, with the first neighborhoods approached being the ones where the highest percentage of voters in the April election favored drafting an ordinance. Peterson agreed with that concept, and city staff will first meet with Malibu Park homeowners. Malibu Park is also the neighborhood of Leon Cooper, who has been a vocal activist on this issue for several years.The council set as a second priority... (Malibu Times, CA)
Kellogg Names Four To Men's Basketball Staff At UMass May 6, 2008
Walberg, who served as the head coach at Pepperdine University from 2006-08, is well-known for his system which was chronicled in Sports Illustrated in February 2008. Known as AASAA (Attack, Attack, Skip, Attack, Attack), Walberg spent 17 seasons building winning programs at Clovis West High School and Fresno City College prior to coaching the Waves for a year-and-a-half. (Umassathletics.com)
U.S. ready for emergency student loan advances: report May 5, 2008
Graduating students attend the 2007 Seaver College commencement at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California April. Politics Video. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Blair Pitches USD to Series Win Over Pepperdine May 5, 2008
- Freshman right-hander tossed a two-hit gem to help lead the seventh-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (36-13, 14-3 WCC) to a 2-0 win over No. 13 Pepperdine University (28-14, 9-4 WCC), Sunday afternoon in a West Coast Conference game at Eddy D. Field Stadium. With the win, the Toreros improve to 37-13 overall, 15-3 in the WCC and have clinched a berth into the WCC Championship series. (Usdtoreros.com)
Romanski Goes the Distance as Toreros Even Series May 4, 2008
- Junior All-American goes the distance and dominated on the mound to help propel the seventh-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (36-13, 14-3 WCC) to a 9-1 win over No. 13 Pepperdine University (28-14, 9-4 WCC), Saturday afternoon in a West Coast Conference game at Eddy D. Field Stadium to even the series at one game apiece. Romanski (9-0) remains perfect on the season as he allowed one run, while scattering six hits, striking out five and not issuing a single walk in 9. (Usdtoreros.com)
Runners to sign today May 3, 2008
Big Bear High School runners Berto Solis and Brennan Halliday are headed to Pepperdine University. Solis and Halliday plan to sign letters of intent at Big Bear High School at 1 p.m. May 2. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Pepperdine Takes Series Opener, 5-2 May 3, 2008
- The seventh-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (35-13, 13-3 WCC) dropped the series opener to No. 13 Pepperdine University (28-13, 9-3 WCC), 5-2, Friday afternoon in a West Coast Conference game at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The Waves got on the scoreboards first as in the bottom of the second inning, Pepperdine pushed across two runs on a Bryce Mendonca bases-loaded two-run single to give the Waves a 2-0 lead. (Usdtoreros.com)
Bulldogs To Honor Seniors Sunday May 2, 2008
750 batting average including a bunt single to load the bases and spark a three-run ninth inning to defeat Pepperdine University - securing a spot for the Bulldogs in the 2007 WCC Championship series ... CONTINGENCY PLAN: Due to inclement weather in Spokane, the scheduled three-game West Coast Conference series between Gonzaga University and Pepperdine University that was scheduled for the last weekend of March had to be modified. (Gozags.com)
Toreros Look to Extend 16-Game Winning Streak This Week May 2, 2008
ON DECK: The University of San Diego baseball team (35-11, 13-2 WCC) will put their nation's-best 16 game winning streak on the line this week as they first travel to Fullerton for a non-conference game against No. 12 Cal State Fullerton at 6 p.m. The Toreros will then go to battle with No. 13 Pepperdine University in a three-game West Coast Conference series this weekend ... SCOUTING THE WAVES: Pepperdine University enters the week with an overall record of 25-13 and a 8-3 mark in the WCC and... (Usdtoreros.com)
Titans Snap USD's 16-Game Winning Streak May 2, 2008
The Toreros will return to action on Friday as they travel to play No. 13 Pepperdine University to begin a three-game West Coast Conference game. (Usdtoreros.com)
Formaz to swim for Pepperdine University Apr 23, 2008
By Independent Record - 04/23/08. Lauren Formaz, a co-captain of the Helena High swim team, will be swimming for the NCAA Division I Pepperdine Waves in Malibu, Calif. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
