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Lewinsky double gains internship

Cashing in on uncanny similarities, senior Kimbley Craig won first place and $1,000 in a KIIS FM-sponsored Monica Lewinsky look-alike contest Jan. 30. Senior Jennifer Pashone convinced her to enter the contest, which featured between 20 and 24 look-alikes. "I had a final that morning at 8:30 and I had to be in Hollywood at 7:15." Although she was late to her final, the senior criminology major also received an internship at the radio station. / photo by Christie Reed
Cashing in on uncanny similarities, senior Kimbley Craig won first place and $1,000 in a KIIS FM-sponsored Monica Lewinsky look-alike contest Jan. 30. Senior Jennifer Pashone convinced her to enter the contest, which featured between 20 and 24 look-alikes. “I had a final that morning at 8:30 and I had to be in Hollywood at 7:15.” Although she was late to her final, the senior criminology major also received an internship at the radio station. / photo by Christie Reed

by Alicia Gibson
Assistant News Editor

KIIS-FM, a Los Angeles-based radio station, sponsored its first Monica Lewinsky look-a-like contest at a Wienerschnitzel restaurant in North Hollywood on Friday, Jan. 30.

A University of La Verne student entered the contest. Kimbley Craig, a senior criminology major, became one of three finalists out of nearly two dozen. Craig won the contest by gaining the most applause when her name was called.

“It was intimidating for me, but they made it fun,” said Craig.

Craig’s friend informed her of the contest, and so she decided to enter.

“A lot of people told me I looked like her,” said Craig.

Craig has gained some recognition from the contest, winning $1,000 and an internship with the radio station. She works for the Rick Dees’ morning show, answering phones, pulling music and making special appearances as Monica Lewinsky.

At a recent Dodger event, Craig appeared as Lewinsky, greeting people at the door, taking pictures and signing autographs. She was paid $50 an hour by KIIS-FM for the appearance.

Craig does not get paid for the internship, but she does get paid for the special appearances she makes.

“They make it worth my while,” said Craig.

Craig said she is not trying to make this White House scandal into a joke.

“I’m doing it all in good fun,” said Craig. “I’m enjoying it and it is a good experience.”

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