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Movember Masters) By Irena Djourelova Once again it’s Movember, Noshember, or simply No Shave November – a month full of happy hairy chins, trying to raise awareness for men’s health issues. While some have just started looking at the mirror wondering if anyone would notice that they support the cause, others have been receiving compliments on their beards for months. The Brewed team went in search of the manliest faces on campus. Have a look at the chosen ones and read the stories behind their beards. Sander Flisijn, 21, studying Visual Arts. Started growing a beard when he was 14 years old. Trims the beard himself. Feels absolutely horrible without a beard. However, he always finds it nice to feel the wind on his shaved chin while he’s biking. 22 Interior_Brewed_Oktober2014.indd 22 Arief Ernst Hühn, 30, a researcher and a lecturer at NHTV. Has had his current beard style for a year. Recently found the joys of trimming it with scissors instead of using a trimmer. Says he wouldn’t cut his beard even if he was offered to become a president. States that the best presidents had beards, referring to Lincoln. Hidde van der Koij, 22, studying Programming. Started growing his current beard only half an year ago, but wants it longer. Had a big beard before, shaved it, and regretted immediately. Claims that he would sacrifice his beard for love, however his girlfriend accepts his facial hair. Recently inspired his dad to grow a beard. Henrique Fernandes Barreiros, 22, studying International Leisure Management. Took growth hormones injections because of an illness when he was 9, but grew an impressive beard way sooner than his friends. Was never asked for ID. Feels ugly without a beard, but shaves it for his girlfriend. Enjoys a long distance relationship. 1 22-10-14 12:09