The fall semester continues and The Bull Magazine’s articles have officially gone from a good idea to a tough homework assignment and deadline. The newsroom has a permanent energy of intensity as the writers and photographers keep up with the weekly assignments, maintain a job, other classes and personal lives.
A confused look was on our editors face last Tuesday, after our professors announced that yet another person had dropped the class. It was clear right away that this project would no longer be a one assignment per person magazine but a small groups undertaking.
Writers were needed.
“Could it be possible that this simple photographer can become one of the writers?” I thought to myself.
Rufio came to my mind, the 26 year old biker whose story was never picked up. I took on the challenge and interviewed the rebel biker that same day.
“I’m aware I am not an average guy. The media pertains motorcycle drivers as dangerous and outlaws. I’m here to change that”. Rufio said during our interview.
The Kansas born, humble man behind the Mohawk and leather vest gave the bull magazine an hour of his time to tell his inspiring story and life long project. Rufio’s dream is to open up his own motorcycle museum, where he can educate and tell the stories of this misunderstood crowd.
“There are stories being told over campfires in the middle of nowhere that you will never hear about. And those are the stories I want to bring to light” said Rufio about his upcoming motorcycle museum.
There is no doubt that I made the right decision. Whether my story makes it on print or not I will have had the pleasure to interview and photograph a very interesting character. Stay tuned to learn more about Rufio and my journey becoming a writer.
