A professional headshot of reporter and Syracuse University student Samantha Olander, wearing a black blazer and standing in front of a white background. She has blonde hair.

Samantha Olander

Samantha Olander is a junior at Syracuse University pursuing a dual degree in Magazine, News & Digital Journalism and Political Science. She has covered a wide range of stories, including campus protests, local elections and social justice issues for previous publications. At Central Current, Samantha is eager to focus on political reporting, exploring how local and state-level policies impact Central New York communities. With a passion for in-depth storytelling and investigative reporting, she aims to highlight the intersection of politics and everyday life in the region.
Samantha can be reached at saolande@syr.edu