Layna Hughes
Editor-in-ChiefFrom contributor to staff writer and now editor, my time at CSUMB has been outlined by the work I have done with the Lutrinae. News is insight, insight is knowledge and knowledge is power. I am proud to empower the CSUMB community in that way. More about me: I'm a transfer student from Gavilan College in Gilroy and a fourth-year journalism & media studies major. My go to order at the Library Café is a iced matcha with peach syrup and two shots of espresso, and my favorite movie of all time is "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." Nice to meet you
Zoe Kapp
Production ManagerHello! My name is Zoe Kapp and I am a fourth year communication design major at CSUMB. This is my third year working for the Lutrinae. I am currently the production manager. I love design and art and I’m happy to have the opportunity to express that through the newspaper!
Liam Willey
WebmasterHello! I'm a second year CART major and the new webmaster for The Lutrinae. I'm very excited to work for the paper and present the voice to the students. Other than that, I love to watch movies and collect VHS tapes in my spare time.
Amanda Richman
Visual EditorHello! I’m Amanda, I’m a third year communication design student from Northern California. This is my first year as the illustrator for the Lutrinae, and I couldn’t be more excited.
Lindsey Ruiz
Business ManagerI’m Lindsey Ruiz, a second-year design major and coffee-powered business manager for The Lutrinae. I’m passionate about marketing, student media, and making moves in the creative world—one project at a time :)
Elliot Rowe
PhotographerHi! My name is Elliot, and I am currently a senior at CSUMB, planning to graduate this spring. I am a business major and have a concentration in business analytics and information systems. For the Lutrinae, I work as a staff photographer. Photography is one of my biggest hobbies, closely followed by cooking and hiking! I am so excited about this coming year and will have my camera in hand!
Eli Heck
Assistant EditorHi! I'm Eli and this is my second year at CSUMB. I am a psychology student with a minor in human development. I am excited to explore and report on our university's history and current events. In my free time I love to read and draw!
Jocelyn Corona
Staff WriterHello! I’m Jocelyn and I am super excited to be joining the Lutrinae as a writer this year! Apart from focusing on academics as a second year HCOM major, I enjoy watching TV, spending time at the beach, and listening to all types of music. I am really excited to begin this journey as a part of the Lutrinae!
Hayley Matto
Staff WriterHi there, I'm Hayley and this is my second year writing with Lutrinae as a staff writer. I'm a fourth-year transfer student majoring in humanities and communication with a concentration in creative writing and social action. I am also pursuing a minor in psychology. I've always been a poetry nerd and a bit of a film enthusiast. So, getting the opportunity to write "Hayley's Hot Takes" each week really gives me the opportunity to combine my interests in such a fun way. I'm looking forward to capturing more of CSUMB's creative community this year!
Daisy Sanchez
Staff WriterHello! My name is Daisy and this is my first year working as a staff writer for The Lutrinae. I’m a fourth year Humanities and Communication student with a concentration in English Subject Matter Preparation. Literature and writing have always been my callings, whether I was conjuring up short poems in my notes app or submitting short stories to local writing contests. It is an honor to write for The Lutrinae and to give a voice to students, faculty, and other members of the community so that their stories can be heard and remembered.
Sean Tubo
Staff WriterI'm a fourth year journalism major and I'm super excited to be back for my second year as a staff writer at the Lutrinae! I thrive writing goofy, eccentric stories about our campus and community. If you see me out and about or catch me at my other job in student government, say hello!
Hailey McConnell
Staff WriterHello everyone! I am a second year humanities and communications major with a concentration in journalism. Outside of school I enjoy going to the beach, going on hikes, and crafting. I am very excited to be a part of the Lutrinae team as a staff writer and gain experience from such lovely people.
Tom Nolan
Staff WriterMy name is Tom and I’m thrilled to be joining the Lutrinae for my first semester as a staff writer! I transferred to CSUMB as a third-year HCOM major with a journalism concentration because I believe in the power of the press to inspire, entertain and illuminate. I try to travel as much as possible and love writing stories about the world around me. When I’m not on campus, you might catch me working part-time at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (shoutout!) or around town on the Peninsula.
David Kellogg
Faculty AdvisorI’ve been working at the Monterey Herald for 21 years, coming to the Peninsula from the San Jose Mercury News where I worked for about 15 years. I've been teaching journalism classes at CSUMB for four years and have also worked with students at UC Santa Cruz for 14 years. I began my professional career while at College of San Mateo, covering high school football games, pounding out stories on a manual typewriter only to have them marked up in a lot of red by a chain-smoking editor. I moved on to earn my degree at San Jose State, where I graduated to writing stories on an electric typewriter. I’ve done various post-grad training programs, including earning a certificate from UC Berkeley in digital media, yet I still needed help from my granddaughter to set up Spotify. My most important role for the Lutrinae, I’m told, is to bring baked goods for the news meetings.