Samantha Smith

Samantha is a junior journalism student at West Virginia University from Pittsburgh, PA. During Samantha’s time at WVU, she has held leadership positions with the Daily Athenaeum, WVU’s independent student newspaper, currently serving as the managing editor. Samantha also creates social media content for the newspaper, in addition to covering hard news and sports. 

Additionally, Samantha has participated in the “Pride of West Virginia Mountaineer Marching Band,” where she played trumpet and traveled to New York City to perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She also participates in the “Mountaineer Pep Band,” performing at men’s and women’s basketball games.

In her free time, Samantha enjoys playing Fortnite and Minecraft, shopping, going out to eat, spending time with friends and family and working at BJ’s Wholesale Club as a membership sales ambassador.

Fun Fact: My first TV appearance was just days after I was born!