Hello! For those of you who don't know me or haven't seen my work before, I am the Editor in Chief of the Odyssey at UC Davis.

With over 1,200 communities across the nation and more than 14,000 content creators, it’s easy to miss or overlook a creator who is producing great content. As a way to help you make sure you’re not missing one of those creators right here in UC Davis, I plan to highlight someone from time to time that I think is creating exceptional content.

This week, that individual is Sal Lira.

Have you seen their latest article? Check it out here.

Sal has been with us since May. Since joining the Odyssey's team, Sal has aspired to "bring people out of their comfort zones by letting them know that they're not alone." That couldn't have been more evident than in his newest article where he writes about the recent passing of his beloved coach, Coach Herlan. Sal writes about how his coach taught him immensely, and he concludes his article with a heartfelt statement that garnered him the most shares for the week, "Thank you Coach Herlan, I will never forget the importance of meeting you during the most crucial years of my life."

If you're someone who would like to write influential and impactful content for your community, click on the following link to explore the possibility of joining the Odyssey: https://muse.theodysseyonline.com/apply