James Atkins

It may well be a growing trend -- facial hair on men, that is. Men are being urged to show off their wares -- their hair -- in a new calendar showcasing The Beards of Texas State. Our bearded correspondent, Jimmy Preston, has the story.

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Everyone knows the beard makes the man. But, when you have so many bearded men on the Texas State campus, how do you determine whose is the most manly? Well, a new Facebook page has been set up to find the 12 best.
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The competition is fierce as bearded men across campus upload their photos to the Facebook page to promote their hairy faces. The Beards of Texas State page wants to create a 2016 calendar using the photos.
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The 12 beards with the most likes will be included in the bearded Bobcat showcase. The calendar will be paid for using an indie-go-go campaign, and the winners will assuredly secure copies of the calendar to show off to their moms.
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To join in the fun, scruffy-faced men can find the Beards of Texas State page on Facebook and upload their pics.
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Even if you don't have a beard, you can vote. And, if you see a handsome guy who looks like me, give it a like. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jimmy Preston.