Hi, I’m Eliana, and I’m a eighth grader at the Santa Barbara Middle School.

I became interested in being in the Teen Press two years ago, when I saw Jackie and Eli interview Al Gore. Last year I became a member of the Teen Press and covered MacWorld and the 23rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival. During the festival I had the opportunity to speak with Julie Christie, Cate Blanchett, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie.

I had a great time doing Teen Press last year, whether it was making new friends or learning how to be a better reporter, so when John asked me to be in the Teen Press again this year, I happily obliged. This year in Teen Press I am exited to cover Interbike and any other opportunities that we have.