You’ve heard of Louis Vuitton, but we have a cooler LV in town… Lauren Vitola! We are on a Runner’s High to spotlight Lauren. As a walk-on Lauren Vitola couldn’t Stayaway from the boathouse. Lauren is the Kind of Girl you want on your team - always a friend to laugh with, a shoulder to cry on, a friendly face. An honors college scholar and a formidable friend with great music taste, UMass Rowing is Lauren’s Number One Fan. Fiona and Nicole write, “Lauren Vitola is the most hardworking, thoughtful, and generous diva both on and off the water. She is a friend to everyone on the team and will always make you feel seen and heard (sometimes you’ll even earn a spot on her long-running quote list). When you’re Lauren’s pair partner she will always bring a laugh and good vibe to the boat whether it’s pouring rain out, snowing in April, or bright and sunny! Nothing stops Lauren, she has been a rock on this team for so many people and UMass rowing will certainly miss her after she graduates. ...