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PROFILE

Eleni Press

Sports Director, Sports Anchor
Class of 2012


Eleni is a senior majoring in broadcast and digital journalism and minoring in both business and sports media studies.

In her eighth semester at ATVN, Eleni is serving as a sports anchor. She is also this year’s Sports Director. Previously, she has worked as a sports multimedia director, news reporter, news producer, video journalist, assistant director, assignment desk editor, playback operator, and graphics artist.

This past summer, Eleni worked for the Los Angeles Sparks as a video intern. She shot and edited postgame interviews with players, which were later posted on the team's website. She has also interned at CBS 2 Chicago in the special projects department.

In her spare time, Eleni loves to dance and cheer on her hometown Chicago sports teams. In the future, she would love to work as a sideline reporter for college basketball or football.

STORIES

Men's Volleyball Advances to National Championship

May 3, 2012

The Trojans defeated Lewis College in four sets behind Player of the Year Tony Ciarelli.

Former Trojan Linebacker Junior Seau Found Dead

May 2, 2012

Oceanside police say the death is being investigated as a suicide. 

Suspicious Package Deemed Safe

April 22, 2012

The LAPD Bomb Squad reported to the USC campus to examine the package Sunday afternoon.

Host Mother of Victim Impressed with Police Efforts

April 15, 2012

Jacqueline Hamilton, host mother of murdered USC graduate student Ying Wu, talks about the investigation after a press conference Friday.

Chinese Media Says People Care about These Murders

April 13, 2012

Chen Chen, who works for the Asian language station Channel 18, discusses how the murders have been covered.

USC Student Worried Reward Won't Lead to an Arrest

April 13, 2012

Cici Cho, whose friend knew the victims well, expressed her discontent over how the media has covered the story.

Commander Smith Hopes Reward Makes A Difference

April 13, 2012

The LAPD Commander discussed the ongoing murder investigation of two USC graduate students after a press conference Friday afternoon.

$125,000 Reward Announced

April 13, 2012

Police and USC officials say they are working together to find information about the person responsible for Wednesday's Raymond Street...

Max Wittek Says the Spring was Successful

April 12, 2012

The back-up quarterback talks about how he's improved over the past several spring practices.

Steven Tarpley Says He Lost His Focus

April 6, 2012

The freshman pitcher walked in two runs in the sixth inning, as USC eventually went on to lose to Cal...

Frank Cruz Takes Responsibility for Loss

April 6, 2012

The head coach of the USC baseball team says he should have made a pitching change earlier in the sixth...

USC Lands Prized Quarterback Recruit Max Browne

April 5, 2012

The high school junior is an ESPNU 150 Watch List prospect and chose USC over Oklahoma, Alabama, and Washington.

Tre Madden Wants to Improve Stamina

March 31, 2012

The running back discusses what he still needs to work on after being moved from the linebacker position.

Max Wittek Pleased With Performance

March 31, 2012

The backup quarterback evaluates his performance at Saturday's scrimmage at the Coliseum.

Lane Kiffin Confident in his Quarterbacks

March 31, 2012

The football coach discusses the strengths of backup quarterbacks Wittek and Kessler and describes the atmosphere at Saturday's scrimmage.

USC Graduate Student Found Dead

March 31, 2012

The body of Elgin Stafford was discovered in the Dominguez Channel in Carson on Thursday.

Kiffin Says Young Linebackers Are Adjusting

March 29, 2012

The football coach also discussed how injuries are affecting the team and why Saturday's practice will be open to the...

Nickell Robey Discusses Doing Back Flips at the Scrimmage

March 24, 2012

The cornerback describes why he is doing back flips to practice punt returns and expresses his excitement for practicing in...

Lane Kiffin Proud of Offense's Performance Despite Missing Players

March 24, 2012

The USC head football coach talks about the injuries the team is facing and which players missed Saturday's scrimmage because...

Ari Stewart Arrested on Drug Possession

March 22, 2012

The junior forward has not been formally charged.

Forward Garrett Jackson Receives Permission to Transfer

March 15, 2012

The sophomore says he does plan to stay at USC for the remainder of the semester.

USC's Season Likely Over After Losing to Washington State

March 8, 2012

The Women of Troy fell to the Cougars 65-50 Thursday night at the Galen Center.

Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament Live Blog

March 8, 2012

ATVN brings you all the updates from the USC vs. Washington State game straight from Press Row at the Galen...

USC Pro Day

March 7, 2012

Hear the full interviews with each player: Matt Kalil, Marc Tyler, Chris Galippo, Nick Perry

Kalil Confident in his Decision to Leave USC

March 7, 2012

The projected top-five pick discusses his decision to bring Coach Lane Kiffin to the NFL Draft with him.

TOP VIDEOS

ATVN Spring 2012 Highlights


By ATVN
Monday, April 30, 2012 | 12:31 p.m. PDT

A brief look back at highlights from ATVN's coverage during Spring 2012!

ATVN Spring 2012 Bloopers


By ATVN
Sunday, April 29, 2012 | 9:02 a.m. PDT

Watch as we put the 'student' in student-produced newscast!

BLOGS

The Things I Wish I Had Known


By Haley Kaufman
Saturday, April 28, 2012 | 6:15 a.m. PDT

 If you are debating whether or not to take this class, DO IT!

In The Middle


By Christen Lazarcheck
Thursday, April 26, 2012 | 5:50 p.m. PDT

Some final thoughts after the last show of the semester. 

They Will Surf Again


By Nicole Fukuoka
05/15/12 | 10:23 a.m. PDT

Despite their disabilites, 75 handicapped surfers braved the choppy waves at Huntington Beach to prove that with just a few...


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