Bulldogs Host Idaho Tuesday Prior To Hitting The Road Nov 18, 2008
He also had 12 last year against Pepperdine University and 11 against the University of San Francisco his freshman season. Gonzaga University is 10th in the Associated Press pre-season poll and 11th in the USA Today/ESPN balloting. (Gozags.com)
What Church Will President Obama Attend? Nov 17, 2008
Joseph Loconte, visiting professor at Pepperdine University and a former Heritage Foundation fellow, suggests that you find a church that is actively engaged with struggling local communities. That can be surprisingly hard to find here, where a number of affluent churches choose to remain somewhat isolated from their urban surroundings. (Time.com)
Women's Volleyball Falls to No. 24 Pepperdine Nov 16, 2008
500 attack percentage as No. 24 Pepperdine University defeated Gonzaga University in three sets during a West Coast Conference women's volleyball match-up at the Martin Centre Saturday afternoon. The Waves, who improved to 19-5 overall and 7-5 in the WCC, combined for 50 kills in the 25-18, 25-13, 25-14 victory. (Gozags.com)
A proposal for compromise on Prop. 8 Nov 14, 2008
Douglas W. Kmiec is a professor of constitutional law at Pepperdine University. This article appeared on page B - 13 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Zags Win Thriller Over Loyola Marymount Nov 14, 2008
The Bulldogs look to continue their winning ways when they welcome Pepperdine University to the Martin Center on Saturday, Nov. 15. Match time is set for 1 p.m.. (Gozags.com)
Toreros Ink Four to NLI Nov 14, 2008
A heavily recruited guard, she chose to attend USD over schools such as Pepperdine University, Providence, Albany and Saint Mary's College. "Danesia is an exceptional athlete who will give us great speed and athleticism in the back court. We are thrilled to have such a great local talent committed to our USD family," stated Fisher. (Usdtoreros.com)
Thrower goes with right fit (18) Nov 13, 2008
After realizing the distance from Sycamore to Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. the decision became abundantly clear to Thrower. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Gay activists protest Mormon church Nov 13, 2008
"Sometimes it just leaves us with broken people on both sides, which I think is where we are heading now," says Mr. Kmiec, a law professor at Pepperdine University. Instead, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger could institute a compromise, he says, with a sweep of his pen. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Women's Volleyball Set to 'Dig For The Cure' Nov 12, 2008
THIS WEEK: The Gonzaga University women s volleyball team welcomes Loyola Marymount University and Pepperdine University to the Martin Centre this week ... ABOUT THE WAVES: Pepperdine University, ranked 24th in the latest AVCA Top 25 poll, enters into its contest with Gonzaga University with a 17-5 overall record and a 5-5 mark in the West Coast Conference. (Gozags.com)
EDUCATION: Proposition 227: 10 years later Nov 9, 2008
In a crowded conference room Mena Abedi, an education graduate student from Pepperdine University, finds a seat behind the crowd to hear a keynote speaker Friday during a conference of educators addressing bilingual education at the North County Regional Education Center in San Marcos. (Photo by Bill Wechter - staff photographer). (North County Times)
More than 230 people had turned up at Duke\'s Malibu to vote by noon Tuesday. Nov 8, 2008
Although Pepperdine University student Stephani Palmer voted for McCain, she said she was "really happy, because I'm really excited that the majority vote and electoral vote are so much closer than the last election." ... This was something a group of Pepperdine University students wearing Obama stickers and T-shirts came up against when voting at the Bluffs Park poll. (Malibu Times, CA)
Useless Knowledge: Mascot madness Nov 7, 2008
Pepperdine University. University of Alabama. (Montana Standard, MT)
Women's Volleyball Embarks On Final Road Swing Nov 6, 2008
The Bulldogs welcome Loyola Marymount University and Pepperdine University to the Martin Centre on Nov. 13 and Nov. 15, respectively. The Zags final match of the season will be on Nov. 22 against the University of Portland. (Gozags.com)
Kleefisch keeps seat in 38th District of Assembly Nov 6, 2008
He graduated from Waukesha North High School and earned his bachelor's degree in communication from Pepperdine University. Kleefisch is a small business owner and founder of Lakewatch, a volunteer inland lake organization. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Enough of the 'Juice' diet, Loyola - JuicyCampus isn't making us look better Nov 5, 2008
At Pepperdine University, the Student Government Association President sent out a message to the entire student body saying that the website has "the potential to destroy the campus community." The student government voted 23-5 in an attempt to ban JuicyCampus. com from the school's internet server. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
The Conservative Crackup Nov 5, 2008
Douglas Kmiec is a at Pepperdine University. Jim Manzi, chairman of an applied artificial-intelligence software company, is a contributing editor of National Review. (Slate)
SWISS VOTERS VALUE THEIR ROLE IN SHAPING COUNTRY'S FUTURE Nov 2, 2008
Judy Lo Jacono, a native of Switzerland, is a graduate student at Pepperdine University in Malibu ... Judy Lo Jacono, a native of Switzerland, is a graduate student at Pepperdine University in Malibu ... Judy Lo Jacono, a native of Switzerland, is a graduate student at Pepperdine University in Malibu. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Litzenberger Earns WCC Cross Country Honorable Mention Nov 2, 2008
The Bulldog men finished sixth with 145 points, eight behind fifth-place Pepperdine University, and the University of Portland continued it domination with its 30th consecutive title with 38 points. Gonzaga's women finished seventh with 211 points, well behind sixth-place Pepperdine University with 117. (Gozags.com)
Brad Norris and his daughter, Hali, caught two thresher sharks off the Malibu coast on Sunday. \"Hali helped so much and even pulled in the first one,\" Norris wrote in an e-mail to The Malibu Times. \"The other almost spooled us and was easily twice as big.\" Oct 30, 2008
" Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:56 PM PDT Court hearings of local interest take place MondayThe arraignment hearing for the two Malibu residents charged with misdemeanor battery for their alleged involvement in the June brawl between surfers and paparazzi on Little Dume Beach is scheduled Monday.Skylar Peak, 24, and Philip "John" Hildebrand, 30, were to be arraigned in Malibu Superior Court last month, but schedule conflicts for their attorneys led to the continuance.The suspects face... (Malibu Times, CA)
Women's Volleyball Hosts A Pair of Ranked Opponents Oct 29, 2008
13), Pepperdine University (Nov. 15) and the University of Portland (Nov. (Gozags.com)
Volleyball Moves Up to No. 15 in Latest Polls Oct 28, 2008
San Diego posted a perfect 2-0 record this past week, beating, then, No. 15 Pepperdine University, and following that up with a sweep over Loyola Marymount University. In Thursday's thrilling 3-2 win over Pepperdine, led all players with her 20 kills. (Usdtoreros.com)
San Diego Swings Through Northwest to Begin Second Half of WCC Play Oct 28, 2008
LAST TIME OUT: San Diego posted a perfect 2-0 record this past week, defeating, then, No. 15 Pepperdine University, and following that up with a sweep over Loyola Marymount University ... TOREROS PICKED TO THREE-PEAT: The University of San Diego has been selected as the preseason favorite to take home the 2008 West Coast Conference regular season title, narrowly edging out Pepperdine University and Santa Clara University, as voted on by the head coaches in the conference. (Usdtoreros.com)
Longtime educator, coach, official seeks board seat Oct 27, 2008
Following his graduation from Pepperdine University, where he earned a bachelor s degree in education, Milo was drafted to play professional basketball for the Santa Maria Golden Dukes. Once his basketball career came to a close, Milo got a job teaching at El Camino Junior High School, marking the beginning of his 30-plus years with the district. (Santa Maria Times)
Letter To The Editor for Saturday, October 25, 2008 (28) Oct 26, 2008
" ~ George Reisman, Ph.D. is the author of Capitalism: A Treatise on Economics. He is Pepperdine University Professor Emeritus of Economics. ". You must register with a valid email to post comments. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Women's Soccer Falls 2-1 to LMU Oct 25, 2008
The Broncos close out their Southern California trip with a visit to Pepperdine University to take on the Waves on Sunday, Oct. 26. Kick off is set for 1 p.m.. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Kirk's Header Gives USD its Fifth Straight Win Oct 25, 2008
- Senior midfielder first goal of the season lifted the 14th-ranked University of San Diego women's soccer team to a 1-0 win over Pepperdine University Friday afternoon in a West Coast Conference match at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. With the win, the Toreros improve to 12-3-2 overall, move to 4-0-0 in the WCC and have now won five consecutive matches. (Usdtoreros.com)
Prop. 8 backers push TV ads Oct 25, 2008
The commercial shifts to Richard Peterson, a professor at Pepperdine University School of Law, who warns that gay marriage will be taught in schools. churches could lose their tax exemption, and that there will be people sued over personal beliefs. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Women's Soccer Hits The Road For WCC Matches in Bay Area Oct 24, 2008
LAST WEEK: Gonzaga University went 0-2-0 last week, dropping a 2-0 decision to Pepperdine University last Friday and a 2-1 double overtime match to Loyola Marymount University last Sunday. Junior ended the Bulldogs' four-game 416 minute scoreless streak on Sunday with her second goal of the season. (Gozags.com)
Toreros Upset Waves in Barn Burner Oct 24, 2008
- Behind a 20-kill performance form junior outside hitter , the 17th-ranked University of San Diego women's volleyball team upset No. 15 Pepperdine University in a West Coast Conference match at the Jenny Craig Pavilion Thursday evening. With the 3-2 (20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 19-25, 15-12) win, the Toreros improve to 15-3 overall, move to 5-1 in the WCC and have won three consecutive matches. (Usdtoreros.com)
Pepperdine professor's advocacy for Proposition 8 stirs controversy (410) Oct 23, 2008
"But Pepperdine's policy on all things political is unequivocally neutral. Communications Director for Pepperdine University, Jerry Derloshon, said, "Particularly during an election period, applicable law prohibits the university from engaging in activities which promote or advance a political candidate, political party, proposition or a Political Action Committee. "Derloshon acknowledges that the issue has become a headache."The ad is a Yes on 8 Campaign ad, not a Pepperdine ad," Derloshon... (Malibu Times, CA)
Women's Volleyball Hosts Seattle; Plays at Portland Oct 22, 2008
BULLDOGS PLAY TOUGH; FALL TWICE LAST WEEK: Gonzaga University women's volleyball continued its West Coast Conference schedule last week with back-to-back 3-1 losses to Pepperdine University and Loyola Marymount University ... UP did take Pepperdine University, ranked then-No. (Gozags.com)
Toreros to Put Four-Match Winning Streak on the Line Oct 22, 2008
IN A NUTSHELL: The 14th-ranked University of San Diego women's soccer team (11-3-2, 3-0-0 WCC) will take their four-match winning streak on the road this week as they travel to the Los Angeles Area to take on Pepperdine University on Friday in a 3 p.m. West Coast Conference match and they conclude the road trip with a Sunday 1 p.m. WCC match against Loyola Marymount University. LAST TIME OUT: San Diego posted a perfect 2-0-0 record this past week, claiming a 1-0 win over the University of San... (Usdtoreros.com)
Women's Soccer Up to No. 14 in the Latest Polls Oct 22, 2008
San Diego will return to action on Friday with a 3 p.m. CC match at Pepperdine University. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Return Home for a Pair of WCC Matches Oct 21, 2008
SCOUTING THE WAVES: Pepperdine University enters the week with an overall record of 16-1 and have a 4-1 mark in the WCC after picking up a pair of wins over Gonzaga and Portland this past week ... TOREROS PICKED TO THREE-PEAT: The University of San Diego has been selected as the preseason favorite to take home the 2008 West Coast Conference regular season title, narrowly edging out Pepperdine University and Santa Clara University, as voted on by the head coaches in the conference. (Usdtoreros.com)
Nyrop Named WCC Player of the Week Oct 21, 2008
Nyrop and the Toreros will return to action on Thursday as they host No. 15 Pepperdine University in a 7 p.m. WCC match at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. (Usdtoreros.com)
Men's Tennis competes well at ITA West-South Regionals Oct 20, 2008
(Malibu, CA) The USD men's tennis team compeleted its final day of match play at the ITA West-South Regionals today at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. No. 3 seed , after receiving a first round bye and advancing through two rounds of play before reaching the elite round of 16, was bounced from competition (6-1, 6-2) by Steve Johnson of USC, preventing Jackson from moving on to the quarterfinals. (Usdtoreros.com)
Basch and DeGroot Pace USD to Victory over SMC Oct 19, 2008
The Toreros will return to action on Thursday as they return home after two weeks on the road to host No. 15 Pepperdine University in a 7 p.m. WCC match inside the friendly confines of the Jenny Craig Pavilion. (Usdtoreros.com)
Presidential politics come to Pepperdine (8) Oct 19, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008 Edition. "Kmiec, who focused many of his responses on Obama's potential to improve the national government's compassion both at home and abroad, called the war in Iraq inhumane, built upon false pretenses made by the Bush administration. Kmiec said these "artificial fears" would only be continued by McCain, who had no timeline or plan for removing troops and who valued winning a war over ethics and the international reputation of the United States."This a time of... (Malibu Times, CA)
Bulldogs Drop WCC Match To Pepperdine Oct 18, 2008
The Gonzaga University women s soccer team dropped a tough 2-0 decision to Pepperdine University in a West Coast Conference match at the Gonzaga Soccer Field Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs (5-8-2, 0-2-0 WCC) held off a number of Pepperdine offensive attacks throughout the afternoon as the Waves outshot GU 13-4 and finished with a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks. (Gozags.com)
Men's Basketball Picked To Defend WCC Regular-Season Crown Oct 17, 2008
Rounding out this year's poll is Santa Clara University (30) in fourth, the University of San Francisco (23) picked fifth, followed by the University of Portland (22) in sixth, Loyola Marymount University (12) in seventh and Pepperdine University (11) in eighth. The WCC Pre-season All-Conference team was also unveiled at the media day, highlighted by eight returning 2008 All-WCC first team members, the most returning all league players in conference history. (Gozags.com)
Volleyball Puts A Scare Into No. 16 Pepperdine Oct 17, 2008
- The Gonzaga University women's volleyball team played some of its best volleyball of the season, putting a scare into No. 16 Pepperdine University Thursday evening in Malibu, Calif. The Bulldogs had the nationally ranked Waves on their heels for spurts of the match but ultimately fell 3-1 (27-25, 17-25, 25-19, 25-15). (Gozags.com)
Women's Soccer Closes Out Homestand With Two WCC Matches Oct 17, 2008
The Zags will face Pepperdine University Friday at noon and Loyola Marymount University Sunday at noon ... ABOUT THE PEPPERDINE WAVES: Pepperdine University enters the week with a 5-7-2 overall record and 0-1-0 in the West Coast Conference after dropping a 1-0 decision to Loyola Marymount University last Sunday ... ABOUT THE LOYOLA MARYMOUNT LIONS: Loyola Marymount University enters the week with a 6-4-3 overall record and 1-0-0 in the West Coast Conference after beating Pepperdine University... (Gozags.com)
Men's Tennis on a role at the ITA West-South Regionals Oct 17, 2008
(Malibu, CA) The USD men's tennis team turned out an impressive first day performance at the Division I Men's ITA West-South Regionals hosted by Pepperdine University. Four Toreros advanced through to the second round of the main singles draw, which began the day with a total of 128 competitors. (Usdtoreros.com)
GM Plans Ad Campaign to Assure Buyers on Loans as GMAC Retreats Oct 16, 2008
It speaks to the difficulty GM is having,'' , a professor of economics at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, said in an interview. Given the public impression that loans might not be available, they need to send this message. (Bloomberg)
Men's Tennis Readies for Wilson/ITA West-South Championships Oct 16, 2008
Bruin players to compete beginning this week at Pepperdine University ... LOS ANGELES - Members of the UCLA men's tennis team will be in action this week, as the Bruins are taking part in the Wilson/ITA West-South Regional Championships, Oct. 16-21 at Pepperdine University. (Uclabruins.com)
Volleyball At No. 16 Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount Oct 15, 2008
The Bulldogs play at Pepperdine University, ranked 16th in the latest AVCA Top 25 poll, on Thursday at 7 p.m. and will then meet Loyola Marymount University on Saturday at 1 p.m. ... ABOUT THE WAVES: Pepperdine University currently holds a 14-1 overall record and is 2-1 in West Coast Conference action ... The Lions three losses in conference, to Santa Clara University, Saint Mary's College and Pepperdine University, were all 3-1 setbacks. (Gozags.com)
CWS DVDs Available Now For Pre-Order Oct 14, 2008
"Gregg was an outstanding player at Buchanan High School before having a great career at Pepperdine University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree. Most importantly he is an outstanding person and a great role model for our players." ... During the 1998 season, Raymundo transferred to Pepperdine University. (Gobulldogs.com)
Volleyball Battles Hard; Drops 3-2 Decision to EWU Oct 14, 2008
The Bulldogs will resume West Coast Conference action Thursday, Oct. 16 when they play at Pepperdine University. The match is set to begin at 7 p.m.. (Gozags.com)
More of this story Oct 14, 2008
But with Smith-Wishard at Pepperdine University, last year Broyles was able to take control of the league and win her first KIF championship. It meant a lot. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Bay Area WCC Foes Up Next for Toreros Oct 14, 2008
TOREROS PICKED TO THREE-PEAT: The University of San Diego has been selected as the preseason favorite to take home the 2008 West Coast Conference regular season title, narrowly edging out Pepperdine University and Santa Clara University, as voted on by the head coaches in the conference. The Toreros, who shared the 2007 WCC crown with Santa Clara, received three first place votes for a total of 56 points. (Usdtoreros.com)
Bulldogs Battle, Fall To #3 Portland Oct 13, 2008
Gonzaga continues WCC play with two home matches next week, facing Pepperdine University Friday at Noon and Loyola Marymount University next Sunday at 1 p.m.. (Gozags.com)
Lions Finish Second at PCSC Pentathlon Oct 13, 2008
5 points, second only to Pepperdine University at 704 total points. The Lions lost ground to Pepperdine in the diving events, as LMU does not field a diving team, but did an outstanding job in the overall pentathlon and individual swimming events. (Lmulions.com)
No. 3 Stanford Sweeps Into SoCal Tournament Semifinals Oct 13, 2008
The Cardinal, seeded third in the draw, will now take on second-seeded UCLA at 12 p.m. Sunday at the Raleigh Runnels Aquatic Center on the Pepperdine University campus. At stake will be a spot in the tournament title game at 5:20 p.m.. (Gostanford.com)
New gossip Web site draws concern Oct 10, 2008
"We are very well aware of some of the things other schools have done," he said in reference to actions taken at Georgetown and Pepperdine University to ban the site. University spokeswoman Tracy Schario said administrators are looking at the steps other campuses are taking to curb the problem. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Bulldogs Fare Well In NCAA Academic Progress Oct 10, 2008
Women's Golf Alcorn State University Boston University Bowling Green State University Bucknell University Butler University College of the Holy Cross Columbia University-Barnard College Dartmouth College Duke University Elon University Fairfield University Georgetown University Gonzaga University James Madison University Kent State University Lehigh University Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Longwood University Monmouth University Northern Illinois University Northwestern University... (Gozags.com)
A two-seater plane crashed into the surf line of Carbon Beach, just east of Malibu Pier, Friday about 5:14 p.m. The two occupants of the plane who were rescued suffered injuries, although officials could not disclose the extent of their injuries nor their identities. They were airlifted to UCLA Medical Center. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Photo by John Bakken Oct 10, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008 Edition. Plus, we're hearing loud and clear from many of our sellers that they're comfortable with lowering their listing prices if it means getting offers and selling quickly. (Malibu Times, CA)
The Los Angeles Regional Paparazzi Task Force, consisting of officials from several local cities, representatives from law enforcement, an executive from the Screen Actors Guild and a legal scholar from Pepperdine University, as well as Malibu Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich, met in Malibu last week to discuss ways to enforce existing laws to prevent the harassment by paparazzi. Photo by Nora Fleming / TMT Oct 10, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008 Edition. "Kelly Chapman Meyer, former PTA president at Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School, read the Los Angeles task force a letter from school principal Chi Kim about the increasing amount of voyeurism throughout the school day."The presence of paparazzi creates anxiety in our students and creates an unsafe situation," Kim wrote. "Any parent who is faced with a stranger approaching their child goes into protection mode. (Malibu Times, CA)
He wants the big picture Oct 8, 2008
He found a patron, enrolled in Pepperdine University and then promptly quit school to become a filmmaker himself. Since then he has made Hollywood friends, secured funding for his project, shot most of his footage. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Volleyball Begins Three-Match Homestand Oct 8, 2008
The Bulldogs will play at Pepperdine University Thursday, Oct. 16 and at Loyola Marymount University Saturday, Oct. 18 ... The Gaels, who received votes in the latest AVCA Top-25 poll, lost a tough 3-2 decision to #15 Pepperdine University it their opening WCC match of the season ... The Broncos defeated both Loyola Marymount University (3-1) and #15 Pepperdine University (3-2) to open WCC action last weekend. (Gozags.com)
Johnson, seeking a second term on council, eyes financial plans for Lodi Oct 8, 2008
Education: Bachelor's Degree in journalism from St. Bonaventure University in New York, various business-related courses at Pepperdine University in Southern California. Occupation: Semi-retired real estate appraiser. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A for bidding on foreclosures Oct 7, 2008
"With a public auction, if there is some chicanery going on between the trustee and lender, that won't be hidden," said Grant Nelson, a law professor at Pepperdine University who has written extensively about the auction process. "And if there are bidders who are colluding, that will be obvious too.". (Yahoo News -- Real Estate)
Cal chancellor calls tree-sit protest 'racism' Oct 6, 2008
Newsom's bit is fine - but apparently not the part where Pepperdine University law Professor Richard Peterson warns that, if same-sex marriages remain on the books, people could be sued over personal beliefs, churches could lose their tax exemptions, and gay marriage could be "taught in public schools.". A number of alumni who saw the ad contacted the university president's office to protest what appeared to be Pepperdine's own endorsement of Prop. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Supreme Court to rule on drugmaker's immunity Oct 6, 2008
Conservative scholar Douglas Kmiec, a Pepperdine University law professor, said the court's approach to such questions appears to reflect Roberts' background as a business lawyer, "a desire to have a uniform federal interpretation ... so you don't have to deal with 50 states' interpretations.". Nasty words. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
'Down the road' less traveled (6) Oct 4, 2008
Christensen, a San Diego native and Pepperdine University alumnus, discovered his love for travel while studying abroad in France. The current Malibu resident, who runs the financial aspects of "Down the Road" and manages several valet parking operations in the Los Angeles area, said his inspiration to make the documentary was amplified by his own Latin roots. (Malibu Times, CA)
Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology and Partners Celebrate the Urban Initiative Inaugural Event Oct 3, 2008
Groundbreaking Program Prepares Education and Mental Health Professionals for Long-Term Work in Underserved Communities LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) will celebrate the inauguration of its Urban Initiative on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles. The Urban Initiative is an umbrella program developed by Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology to... (PR Newswire)
