Miss America under pressure to redefine beauty pageant
Atlantic City hosts 51 Miss America contestants as pageant officials push a scholarship focus. Gretchen Carlson, a Stanford violinist, embodies the blend of brains and beauty. Organizers, led by Leonard Horn, cut swimsuit impact and require essays to spotlight social issues, while critics argue the reforms still rely on appearance.
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