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    Young alumni: Christopher Childers brings stories to life as videographer

    Cam Adams
    March 6

    Christopher Childers never cared much for theme parks, pools or playgrounds as a kid. Instead, his eyes grew big inside the movie rental store.

  • Headshot of Eliana Cruz

    Young alumni: Eliana Cruz broadens her horizons, lands job with Charlotte FC

    Cam Adams
    February 2

    Eliana Cruz calls herself the “Snoop Dogg” of her friend group, and not just because she shares the same swagger of the D-O-Double G.

  • Alexis Harp

    Young alumni spotlight: Harp passes on guidance as Greek life adviser

    Cam Adams
    September 10

    Alexis Harp was lost her first few semesters of undergrad. Imposter syndrome was hitting her hard. She was a first-generation college student navigating the world of higher education, and to top it all off, she originally didn’t even want to go to college.

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