Over the past few days, our campus has transformed. I'm not referring to the snow that has fallen, or the large amount of tourists that seemingly flew into Steamboat overnight. Instead, I’m referring to what used to be a campus filled with rugged looking mountain men that had overgrown facial hair. Slowly, CMC has turned into a well-groomed campus with freshly shaved faces. Today is December third and we are a few days past the completion of what is formally known as “No Shave November”. Although I can’t trace its origins, it’s becoming more and more popular every year. In recent years organizations have used this event as a fundraiser, but here at CMC it’s simply tradition. As a girl, I will never fully understand the point behind it, so I decided to get a man’s perspective by interviewing my friend Mike.
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Blogger Bobbie: First, can you briefly describe the purpose of “No Shave November”
Mike: Well, it's a voyage into manhood, and its fun to see what happens when you don't shave for a whole month. There is also a little bit of competition involved
BB: Is this your first year participating in the event?
Mike: Yes, I've had a beard before but I’ve never just set it loose like that.
BB: Did you find it difficult to last the entire 30 days?
Mike: At times yes because it got itchy when I would sleep, but it helps when you’re not the only one doing it. It’s kind of a bonding experience.
BB: Did any of your friends cave in mid way?
Mike: Yes, one but I’ll leave him unnamed... he knows who he is.
BB: What was the best part about participating?
Mike: Having a sweet stash at the end. I went with handle bars (he laughs). Also it's fun to see what your friends look like at the end.
BB: Nice. Would you do it again?
Mike: Yep, next November
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Blogger Bobbie: First, can you briefly describe the purpose of “No Shave November”
Mike: Well, it's a voyage into manhood, and its fun to see what happens when you don't shave for a whole month. There is also a little bit of competition involved
BB: Is this your first year participating in the event?
Mike: Yes, I've had a beard before but I’ve never just set it loose like that.
BB: Did you find it difficult to last the entire 30 days?
Mike: At times yes because it got itchy when I would sleep, but it helps when you’re not the only one doing it. It’s kind of a bonding experience.
BB: Did any of your friends cave in mid way?
Mike: Yes, one but I’ll leave him unnamed... he knows who he is.
BB: What was the best part about participating?
Mike: Having a sweet stash at the end. I went with handle bars (he laughs). Also it's fun to see what your friends look like at the end.
BB: Nice. Would you do it again?
Mike: Yep, next November
Here are some pictures of Mike throughout the process.
Just before shaving, December 1st
During the process
The Handlebars
Mike as we know him today
So there you have it; a tradition that allows guys to show off their manliness, while bonding for an entire month. It’s a competition to see who can last, all in the name of good fun. Although it was interesting to see what the guys looked like at the end, I must admit I'm happy that I can recognize my friends again.
(Note: I'd like to thank my friend Mike for supplying me with pictures and allowing me to interview him)
