No shave November

No-Shave November, a mustache for a cause. The public has viewed male facial hair as everything from a symbol of manliness to a lack of hygiene. Beards have been loathed and honored, but during November they have seen a major comeback.

The Rules:
1. You do not shave in November
2. You DO NOT shave in November
3. If you shave you are out
4. No trimming, no waxing

No-Shave November has turned into a nationwide movement and is currently being spread by word of mouth and through social networking sites. The purpose of No-Shave November ranges from showing off beard growing abilities to raising money for charity.

You may wonder why anyone would want to participate in this hairy challenge. According to one facebook group in support of No-Shave November, there are three main reasons: having the facial hair, gaining a community with males of common interest, and honor. Though this may not make sense to everyone, these reasons make up the gospel for the men of No-Shave November.

Unfortunately for these men, many women are opposed to the idea of dealing with scruffy, unkempt guys for a month. Washingtonpost.com says, “It is not as bad as it seems. As long as the bearded guy maintains proper grooming, the facial hair will not be so tragic.” People.com declares “Besides, some of the best looking guys in Hollywood sport beards all the time, including Johnny Depp and Russell Crowe”. No-Shave November is a proud time in a man’s life.

Written by: Tenniea Martin

The making of oreo cookie turkeys

There is no doubt that Thanksgiving is filled with delicious varieties of food. From yummy mashed potatoes to juicy turkeys, a person can assume Thanksgiving desserts are equal in satisfaction. In contrast, when students were interviewed, many of them thought Thanksgiving desserts have no variety and are not exciting.

“Pies are generic, so I need something that adds a little pizzazz to my dessert,” stated Nicole T (junior).

“Cobblers and gingerbread cookies are boring; I would rather eat something more unique and homemade,” Emily L (junior) argued.

Okay, so we all are not fans of pies and cobblers. How can this problem be fixed?
In any case, chocolate fixes everything. Here is a Thanksgiving dessert that is fun, delicious, and pleasing to stomachs of all ages.

In order to make Oreo Cookie Turkeys, you will need two Oreos, one malt Whopper ball, five candy corns, and any color of icing (choose wisely, it is the color of your dessert’s eyes).
1. To start, half one Oreo so all the crème in the Oreo is only on one side of the cookie. Place the cookie on the table as your base.

2. Place your second (non-halved) Oreo cookie vertically so it is pushed to the back.
3. Squirt some icing underneath the full and non-halved cookie to keep it stable.
4. Next, place your malt Whopper ball against the Oreo that is standing up and slather some icing behind it to keep it from rolling off.
5. Now, take your four candy corn pieces and align them in a row on top of the Oreo that is standing up (near the cream area of the Oreo). You can stick the candy corn into the crème to keep it still or you can use some icing to keep it there.
6. Now, take your 5th and last candy corn to make your nose on your malt Whopper ball, squirting icing underneath it to keep it from sliding off.
7. Lastly, make two dots on your malt Whopper ball, right above the candy corn nose, to make the eyes.

Now that you have created your mouth-watering Oreo Cookie Turkeys, you are ready to make more. Once you have done that, remember to share these tasty treats with everyone. It is sure to bring your Thanksgiving fun to a new level!
Written by: Maida Ahmad