Carlos Hernandez

There's a growing trend on campus, and men are leading the way. Carlos Hernandez explains, in this Bobcat Update.

As winter approaches, people are trying to stay warm. For men, growing facial hair is one way. But for some, putting aside the razor contributes to a more important cause.
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Many men on campus, including 76 members of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, are raising cancer awareness by growing their mustaches and beards during the month of November. This annual event is known nationally as Movember and No Shave November.
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For the Sigma Chis, the awareness campaign has greater meaning, because cancer struck one of its own. Last year Colte Parker, a Sigma Chi alum of Texas State, was diagnosed with Stage one testicular cancer. Sigma Chi has participated in several events to raise funds for Parker's Check Your Boys foundation, which encourages cancer screening for young men.
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The Student Health Center says testicular cancer is most common in males 15 through 35 years old. Males are encourage to do self examinations by feeling for lumps or even a change in size or shape.
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It's not too late to get involved with cancer awareness. You can show your support by participating in No Shave November or by donating to a charity of your choice. For Bobcat Update, I'm Carlos Hernandez.