2008 Woodie Awards
Reality show's David "Punk" Otunga to visit SHU
Courtney Perlee
Issue date: 2/28/08 Section: News
Do you love for New York?
If that phrase holds a double meaning for you, then you just might have something in common with David "Punk" Otunga. He appeared in season two of "I Love New York 2," where 20 men competed for the love of one woman, Tiffany "New York" Pollard. Punk has love for New York.
Although Otunga failed to capture the heart of Pollard on her hit reality television series, he will attempt to capture the minds of Sacred Heart University students on March 26.
Otunga will be featured as a part of the Fear No People & Peace and Justice series, presented by the Office of Residential Life. The reality television star will discuss social justice during a campus wide event in University Commons.
"David feels very passionate about social injustices. I feel that he is a speaker who will surprise you," said Jennifer Crowhurst, residence hall director in Christian Witness Commons. "He is very educated, which I never knew until I was looking at different speakers. He graduated from Harvard Law School which is an accomplishment within itself."
Crowhurst said she proposed a program featuring Otunga to her staff because he seemed fun and educational at the same time. The RA's in Christian Witness Commons had commented before that "I Love New York 2" was a popular show among the suites, and Otunga was a favorite cast member.
Students who previously watched the show know that Otunga was the "balanced cast member in a house of crazies," according to his agency, Reel Management. They might be surprised to discover he is a Harvard Law School graduate, showing his passion and dedication for social injustices through participation in the Harvard Defenders, the Criminal Justice Institute, and the Black Law Students Association.
Sophomore Annie Archer said she was a devoted fan of the second season of "I Love New York 2," rooting for Otunga until he was eliminated just a few weeks before the final round. She said she would "absolutely" be interested in attending the lecture, but expressed skepticism for his discussion topic.
If that phrase holds a double meaning for you, then you just might have something in common with David "Punk" Otunga. He appeared in season two of "I Love New York 2," where 20 men competed for the love of one woman, Tiffany "New York" Pollard. Punk has love for New York.
Although Otunga failed to capture the heart of Pollard on her hit reality television series, he will attempt to capture the minds of Sacred Heart University students on March 26.
Otunga will be featured as a part of the Fear No People & Peace and Justice series, presented by the Office of Residential Life. The reality television star will discuss social justice during a campus wide event in University Commons.
"David feels very passionate about social injustices. I feel that he is a speaker who will surprise you," said Jennifer Crowhurst, residence hall director in Christian Witness Commons. "He is very educated, which I never knew until I was looking at different speakers. He graduated from Harvard Law School which is an accomplishment within itself."
Crowhurst said she proposed a program featuring Otunga to her staff because he seemed fun and educational at the same time. The RA's in Christian Witness Commons had commented before that "I Love New York 2" was a popular show among the suites, and Otunga was a favorite cast member.
Students who previously watched the show know that Otunga was the "balanced cast member in a house of crazies," according to his agency, Reel Management. They might be surprised to discover he is a Harvard Law School graduate, showing his passion and dedication for social injustices through participation in the Harvard Defenders, the Criminal Justice Institute, and the Black Law Students Association.
Sophomore Annie Archer said she was a devoted fan of the second season of "I Love New York 2," rooting for Otunga until he was eliminated just a few weeks before the final round. She said she would "absolutely" be interested in attending the lecture, but expressed skepticism for his discussion topic.
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