Female Duke Student’s Sexploits Go Viral
- Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:03pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Karen Owen never meant to get all this attention or embarrass anyone. But its hard to imagine one avoiding the spotlight after creating a power point graphically detailing her sexual exploits and then sending it around to her friends.
“I regret it with all my heart. I would never intentionally hurt the people that are mentioned on that,” Karen Owen admitted to the website Jezebel.
“That” is a graphic power point detailing sexual encounters with 13 male athletes at Duke University. The 42-page presentation, portrayed as a mock college thesis and titled “An Education Beyond The Classroom: Excelling In The Realm Of Horizontal Academics,” was created in May by the 2010 Duke University graduate. She originally only sent the presentation to a few friends, but they didn’t keep it to themselves, forwarding it to others and creating an internet sensation.
Owen gave her partners a “raw score” based on “an admittedly subjective range of criteria”: physical attractiveness, size, talent, creativity, aggressiveness, entertainment, athletic ability, and bonus. Included in her presentation are pictures of her “subjects,” a designation she uses to describe her partners while also including their names.
One of the slides from the presentation explains the project:
While Owen is remorseful, some in the Duke community are not happy, especially considering the Duke Lacrosse sex scandal that rocked the campus in 2006. Writing in the Duke Chronicle one student, Alyssa Granacki, wasn’t impressed — especially with those who use “sexual liberation” as a defense for Owen’s actions:
[T]he overall glorification of Karen Owen’s PowerPoint and the implied sentiment that it was an act of sexual liberation equates “shattering the glass ceiling” with humiliating members of the opposite sex. Why should we congratulate Karen Owen for subjecting men to the objectification, embarrassment and harassment that women have fought against for years? Sexual liberation, in the most perfect sense, requires respect for all individuals involved.
It remains to be seen if Owen will face any legal repercussions for circulating, albeit unintentionally, the names and pictures of her “subjects.” HuffPo points out that Owen’s situation mirrors “that of blogger Jessica Culter, who detailed her exploits on the blog Washingtonienne — and was sued by one of her paramours.”
The presentation, with blurred faces and blacked out names, can be viewed on the Jezebel website — but the language is graphic.
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Comments (104)
Okpulot Taha
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 6:03pmSilly girl, only male athletes. She missed out on the best and most talented of fun, the wild side.
Okpulot Taha
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Marylou7
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:50pmThis is sad.
Report Post »DANO509
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:46pmSTD’S anyone
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 6:39pmeveryone
Report Post »phlogiston
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 8:00pmno one
Report Post »Desma
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:37pmShe ruined her whole life from doing this. No decent man would ever want to marry a woman like that. I hope and pray that God uses it to bring her to repentance. We are all sinners anyhow. Some are caught, others are not. Those of us who are believers and know Christ, PRAY for her soul.
Report Post »Breaker 19
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:44pmJesus really meant what He said, “Go and sin no more”. Yes we all have sinned, however, I was a sinner saved by Grace, NOT I am a sinner saved by Grace.
Report Post »woodydad
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 8:09pmNature abhors a vacuum, physical and spiritual. If we as a culture do not learn to morally self regulate ourselves with a consistent moral standard, (have a personal relationship with God), the State will one day enforce one of it’s own for us. It will have to to stabilize the chaos of the self-serving society and direct it into a state-serving one. Myself, I’ll take the former, (God), the self and the state are way too frightening. Big spiritual things are afoot here among the physical and it seems that this time the struggle between good and evil is going to truly be global. But it has always had to reach this point one day.
Report Post »Okpulot Taha
Posted on October 8, 2010 at 2:35amDesma plays the straight man, “No decent man would ever want to marry a woman like that.”
There are decent men out there in the world?
Okpulot Taha
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Okpulot Taha
Posted on October 8, 2010 at 2:57amBREAKER 19 sees the light, “I was a sinner saved by Grace”
I have sinned with Grace, more than once. She is a lot of fun!
Okpulot Taha
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BEAURYKER
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:35pmShe’ll probably wind up in a liberal administration some day…..if they ever have another one.
Report Post »banderashovel
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:28pmi wish i played la-cross…
Report Post »Breaker 19
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:35pmReally? Okay, picture this, you would be running on the field with a bunch of guys with long sticks and balls and all of you would be trying to get the balls into the same net :( Wow, it kinda sounds like she knew what she was doing when she selected Laycross as her team sport –
As for me I would prefer to keep my stick and balls away from such a dirty net!
Report Post »roberja
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:22pmCan you spell lawsuit? I sincerely hope this wasn’t a class project.
Report Post »Waiting4George
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:16pmYou’ve been warned. Don’t send your daughter to the Paris Hilton Finishing School for Young Ladies.
Report Post »caitlynsdad
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:04pmViral? As in AIDS? Gonorrhea? Herpes simplex?
Report Post »RebelAlliance
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 8:50pmI am thinking the exact same thing….
Report Post »Breaker 19
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:51pmI guess this was her core subjects and not electives?
Report Post »DimmuBorgir
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:51pmi think i can say it…
i mean she meets the definition…
what a slut
Report Post »wingedwolf
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 6:51pmYou can only calls ‘em as you sees ’em.
Report Post »Noah_Gardner
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 8:27pmI was thinking “dumb whore”, but slut works for me ;)
Report Post »ZaphodsPlanet
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 9:51pmI think the word might also be “Skank”….. the way she get’s around, if you’re dumb enough to sleep with her no amount of willie washing will save you.
Hey…. why don’t these guys rate her. I know as men we aren’t always quite as picky….LOL… but it’s worth a laugh…. Anyway, Girls like her are usually a bore…. both to talk to and sleep with…:)
Report Post »Okpulot Taha
Posted on October 8, 2010 at 2:52amZAPHODS PLANET spins out of orbit, “I know as men we aren’t always quite as picky.”
I ask a boy in a saloon down in Del Rio, Texas, “What is the difference between a dog and a fox?”
Boy rubs his chin, “Well, I reckon that would be six beers.”
Okpulot Taha
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RedStateBlues
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 12:02amAn average of 3 hookups a year hardly constitutes a slut. *smirk*
Report Post »Capt_Spalding
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:47pmYet another example of someone who is “part of the problem, not the solution”… and that goes for the guys, too. I’m sure their families must be so very proud.
Report Post »TNgirly
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:35pmTo coin a phrase from Bill O’Reilly…pinhead or patriot, you make the call.
Report Post »Rillobymorning
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:14pmPinhead, for sure!
Report Post »phlogiston
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 7:59pmPatriot.
Report Post »Okpulot Taha
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 11:11pmHead Patriot
Okpulot Taha
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MommyPatriot1
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:34pmDoesn’t she have REAL projects, assignents, and papers to be working on???
Report Post »LSX
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:30pmShe’ll probably blame Bush!
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Report Post »banderashovel
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:31pmi think it was the bush…
Report Post »TNgirly
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:22pmI bet mommy and daddy are oh so proud.
Report Post »klstj
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:22pmI wonder if she even thought about the exploitation of herself or others. I worry about this generation of hook ups and people of both sexes have turned sex into a non emotional function. As if they are playing a sport worthy of statistics. Or as simplistic as going to a movie. Where are the morals and personal value?
Report Post »patriotwoman
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 6:14pmUnfortunately for many people sex is nothing more than scratching an itch.
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 6:42pmAm I the only one wondering about what ever happened to some of the following concepts:
Privacy
Decency
and last, but not least…..Discretion?
Are these kids so hungry for attention that they need to spill every second of their private lives onto the Net for the world to see? Way too much information.
Oh, and Karen??? You might want to think about starting your own business because I am sure any employer is going to think twice about hiring you.
Report Post »Okpulot Taha
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 11:28pmPatriot Woman scratches, “…for many people sex is nothing more than scratching an itch.”
I itch a lot.
Okpulot Taha
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Iamtheoracle
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:21pmJust the kind of girl you want to bring home to dinner and meet your parents and raise your children… she is a freaking whore and idiot. Not to mention how this will affect her hireability – oh wait – I’m sure she could get a talk show out of this….
Report Post »pinkcadlac
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:19pmShe should be so proud of herself…..
Report Post »william629
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:18pmHer mom and dad must be sooooo proud …
Report Post »Alvin691
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:15pmBet this get’s the most hit report on TheBlaze
Report Post »BoilitDown
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:14pmFailures in parenting, schools and a general degradation of values in media have caused the human race to further devolve. I see more emphasis on restoring faith and values and hope it can be accomplished soon.
Report Post »It’s just too cool to compete for the stupid award these days.
Okpulot Taha
Posted on October 8, 2010 at 3:03amBOIL IT DOWN grows a tail, “Failures in parenting, schools…have caused the human race to further devolve.”
Won’t be long we will be back to being monkeys just like our distant ancestors.
Okpulot Taha
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cubber
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:11pmPersonal responsibility. Teach your children>
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:53pmshut up
cubber
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:09pmPersonal responsibility. Teach your children.
Report Post »SusansSS
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 8:28pmIts actually called, “self respect” of which she has none.
Report Post »Flagwaver
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:07pmAt least her parents know that their college money was well spent…
Report Post »cubber
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:24pmPersonal responsibility. TEACH YOUR CHILDREN !!!!!!!
Report Post »Major Infidel
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:32pmThe parents of all the guys should also be happy that their money is being well spent. I wonder what her hourly fee is? Think the coach was getting a cut or what?
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:53pmThank God for the womans movement…
Report Post »Justthefactsmam
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:02pm@ cubber
You have to remember, PR (personal responsibility) is no longer PC
Report Post »banderashovel
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 5:30pmi want to play—la-cross..
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 6:08pmI wonder how easy it is for the #1 ranked guy to get dates on campus now? She just made him BMOC!
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 6:31pmEasy A? Really dumb girl. Really dumb guys. Really dumb friends. Just an all around good picture of our Colleges and Univerities today. Liberalism run amok…Intellegent people who do really dumb things..
Teach common sense to your kids and MAYBE they can avoid this…
Report Post »uneedmorekoolaid
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 9:04pmshe‘ll probably being working for Hillary’s Presidental run next year! Bill probably already “interviewed” her
Report Post »Okpulot Taha
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 11:25pmMAULEMALL smirks, “Thank God for the womans movement.”
Her movement or the women’s liberation movement?
Okpulot Taha
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M31Sailor
Posted on October 7, 2010 at 11:37pmAs Rush would say ” I love the womens movement, especially from behind”.
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on October 8, 2010 at 10:00amgood thing she wasn’t on the lacross team
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on October 8, 2010 at 11:21amSLUT…. Do they all come from ivy leage school…
Report Post »hopin society
Posted on October 8, 2010 at 11:40pm“Owen never meant to get all this attention or embarrass anyone”
Report Post »NAAWWWW- she‘s just PATENTLY FRICKIN’ STUPID – that’s all.
RichardSaunders
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 9:25amStupid and disgusting. Karen Owens demonstrated her level of moral and ethical standards by first developing the Power Point presentation, THEN “sending” it to ANYONE. I bet Karen’s Dad is just thrilled, and Mom is so proud! Yeah Karen… You didn’t mean to “hurt” anyone. How about yourself? These guys used you … and you facilitated the use. Look, you had your fun … it was meant to be private – between you and the men you willingly lay down and spread your legs for … Maybe your future Husband will want you to rate/rank him next to all the others? I’m SURE you will want to tell him ALL about it, right? So look, “Was it Good for You”? Because when your Daughter goes to College – will YOU “encourage” her to take the same approach to “horizontal education”? STD’s, AIDS, possible RAPE? DO YOU REALLY want to perpetuate and promote the “Hook-Up” society? Or perhaps, when some man has sex with your (future) daughter and rates her at the bottom of his power point presentation … you can explain to her (your daughter) “He didn’t mean to HURT you … THINK Dammit! Actions HAVE CONSEQUENCES! And YOU have a personal RESPONSIBILITY!!!
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