Samantha is a junior and is new to The Thunderbolt this year, entering as a staff writer. She has always had a passion for writing stories and now has pursued her passion and joined the team. Samantha plays a big part in the Mills Music Community, participating in Jazz Band and Symphonic Band. She decided to join the team to expand her skills in writing, plus to develop her own flow as well. In the spare time she has from all her work, she enjoys photography, drawing, golf, spending time with friends, and watching series such as: Gilmore Girls, Brooklyn 99, and Glee. Samantha is excited to be a part of The Thunderbolt community and hopes to grow her knowledge of how the media works!