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Staff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Lauren Gladu

In this edition of Staff Spotlight, Managing Features Editor Olivia Law ’27 sat down with Lauren Gladu, the Spanish department coordinator and campus Zumba instructor, to find out more about her 17 years at Amherst and the Zumba community she has fostered.

Staff Spotlight: Martin Garnar

Staff Spotlight: Martin Garnar

Staff Writer Luchik Belau-Lorberg ’28 sat down with Martin Garnar, the director of the library at Amherst, to find out more about Frost Library — the building where we spend our Sunday nights — and the man behind it all.

Staff Spotlight: Kris Dufour

Staff Spotlight: Kris Dufour

Life-long sports competitor, writer, and enthusiast Kris Dufour, Amherst’s director of athletics communications, spoke with Daphne Witherell ’27 about his passion for building community through sports.

Staff Spotlight: Stella Santos

Staff Writer Kaitlyn Cappillo ’28 spoke with associate director of New Student & Family Programs Stella Santos. In her interview, Santos discusses her journey to Amherst and her goal of creating connections among first-years, orientation leaders, and staff.

Staff Spotlight: Megan Scutti

Staff Writer Litzy Castañeda ’28 spoke with Megan Scutti, Amherst’s nutritionist, about her commitment to helping community members foster healthy habits and a balanced lifestyle amidst the demands of college life.

Staff Spotlight: Jorge Gonzalez

Staff Spotlight: Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge Gonzalez is Charles Pratt’s beloved first floor custodian. Luchik Belau-Lorberg ’28 spoke with him about his passions for bounty hunting, country music, and inspiring his residents.

Staff Spotlight: Kenny Lauzier

Staff Spotlight: Kenny Lauzier

Staff writer Simon Pearl ’27 interviews Kenny Lauzier, Amherst’s Director of Auxiliary Services/Facilities. Among other responsibilities, Lauzier oversees Zamboni operations at Orr Rink.