He always asks how my day is and gives me my doughnuts for a cheap price, says Brittany Burt, a senior marketing major. I work mornings and look forward to getting my breakfast because I can count on Richard to be there- always smiling and friendly, says Kristen Weber, a psychology senior. The duty he has to his customers is why, Richard goes out of his way to be active with the Rec center, says Kim Loeiffler, a pre-journalism freshman. If Sneakers could be under direct control of the Rec center, we d be able to provide a larger selection of healthier meals people want, he says. And his intricate knowledge of Sneakers enables him to say without delay that, The most popular item is Dole-lime juice.
Most people go for salads and low-fat items.
But some people do come in with the munchies and go for the candy. He doesn t fit the image of fit students around him, but his personality is round and jolly- like him. That s how he tries to fit into such a student run place, Weber said. He s a little overweight, but he adds personality to the Rec. Richard is none of those, Ackman said.