Elias is in his first year at MSU, majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry. He was born in Amarillo, Texas and graduated from Canyon High School in Canyon, Texas. His goal is graduate and go to dental school. His interests include photography, video making, camping, hiking and listening to music. His interest in photography began when he joined his school's yearbook class in junior high school, where he was responsible for capturing his school's most important moments. Since then, his passion for photography has only increased, which eventually led him to join The Wichitan.