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'History Geek' Named Miss USA

Miss California Alyssa Campanella wins the title

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 20, 2011 8:51 AM CDT

(Newser) – Miss California Alyssa Campanella, a self-described “huge history geek,” was named Miss USA at the Las Vegas pageant last night. The 21-year-old formerly represented New Jersey in the Miss Teen USA contest in 2007, but moved to Los Angeles a year and a... More »

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njguy54
Jun 20, 2011 1:34 PM CDT
Every time an attractive celebrity describes himself or herself as a "nerd," I cringe.  Either they feel some need to apologize for being smart, they're afraid people will assume someone attractive can't be smart (or someone smart can't be attractive), or they're just using the word "nerd" for joke effect. 
pg13
Jun 20, 2011 11:51 AM CDT
Maybe THIS is the girl who can bring peace and solutions to the world, with her sunny smile and brilliant powers of arbitration.
genghisKhanifer
Jun 20, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
Would love to see - just once - someone win and not act like they've just cured cancer and their dad isn't around to witness it. You're pretty and know how to placate a shallow audience. Get over it.

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