Brittney Vaughn Frank

If you've been noticing a rugged trend among the guys on Texas State campus, there's a reason behind it. Brittney Vaughn Frank has the story.

It's November, and for some guys, that means more than just Thanksgiving Day turkey! 
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Men across the country are saying goodbye to the razors and shaving cream, and saying hello to an all-new look - a good old fashioned beard!
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For some, no-shave November is a way of spreading awareness for men's health - particularly prostate cancer. 
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"I do it to raise awareness, because my dad has cancer. He always grows his beard out too, so it's something we do together."
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I thought 'Hey, everyone wears pink for breast cancer, why not help raise awareness for guys' prostate cancer?'"
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For others, no-shave November is nothing more than an excuse to grow out a beard, despite their girlfriends' protests.
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"She hates it! She absolutely hates it. If she could, she would chain me to the bed and shave it all off!"
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"We're having a mustache contest."
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Some guys are just sporting the same thick beard that they have for years.
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"I didn't even know that it was for cancer awareness. Now that i know that I've got another reason!"
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Whatever the reason, Texas State is in no shortage of ruggedly-handsome, hairy guys this month!
With Bobcate Update, I'm Brittney Vaughn Frank.