November 17, 2024

Staff profiles: Sam Turner

Sam Turner is a sophomore studying journalism at the University of Tennessee. He chose to study journalism because he wants to pursue a career in TV or movie editing. Sam has always been interested in this field because of his mothers career as a video editor and seeing all of the experiences she has had through her work. After he graduates Sam has no clue what he will actually do.

Sam Turner is a sophomore studying journalism at the University of Tennessee.  He chose to study journalism because he wants to pursue a career in TV or movie editing.  Sam has always been interested in this field because of his mothers career as a video editor and seeing all of the experiences she has had through her work.  After he graduates Sam is uncertain of what he will do.

Turner is a native of Tennessee and was born and raised in Nashville.  He is a graduate of Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School and has lived in Knoxville since starting at UT.  He enjoys Knoxville and is looking forward to the next three years here.

Sam’s hobbies include lounging and playing games you win real money with, mountain biking, motorcycle riding and watching and playing hockey, football and lacrosse.  His favorite teams include the Nashville Predators, the Minnesota Vikings and the Tennessee Volunteers.  Turner is also a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity on UTs campus and enjoys the brotherhood and friendships he has made through joining KA.