My name is Bryce Myers and this is my first time as a staff writer on The Owl. I  heard about The Owl from a friend and decided to try my hand at journalism as a fun and engaging alternative to traditional Language Arts classes. I hope to be an active contributor to the Opinion section of the paper, improve my writing with every story I publish, and get to know more people. While writing, I’ll often daydream of one of my personal heroes: my old wrestling coach, Gil Espinoza. Being a Vietnam vet, a retired firefighter chief, and an amazing coach, Espinoza has more than earned my admiration as a “certified badass.” I’m a senior at Boulder, and have been wrestling for the past eight years and will be competing in my fourth year on the varsity team this winter. When you can’t find me on the mat, I’m most likely out with friends. My favorite activities include hiking, exploring, and just enjoying all the nature that Colorado has to offer. Although all of this may lead one to think that I’m loved by all, I like purple grapes, and Miller dislikes that.