It’s November again; the air is getting cooler, the department stores are starting to play Christmas music and men all around the world are putting down their razors to celebrate No-Shave-November.

What started as a few guys who decided not to shave for a month has turned into a worldwide phenomenon, encompassing men from every continent.

Now there are even foundations, such as www.movemeber.com, that raise money for men’s health problems, such as testicular and prostate cancers and depression, all based around the month of no shaving.

The ritual of No-Shave-November usually begins with shaving on the first day of the month and then growing facial hair for the rest of the month.

While most men shave the first day of November, some guys, such as Josh Sikes, a freshman criminal justice major, like to get a head start on the beard growing.

“It’s always been a big deal to me,” said Sikes.  “It proves to my friends that I’m more of a man than them because I can grow a bigger beard. And it’s the perfect time of year, because December is full of duck hunting.”

Some guys, however, opt to not participate in the month long ban from shaving.

“I have a beard just because I like having a beard, but I couldn’t grow it all the way out because it itches too bad,” said Alex Chase, a graduate communications student.

For some men, the work place prevents them from growing out a full beard and for others the discomfort or appearance of the facial hair keeps them shaving.

“If I wasn’t getting a job when I graduate in December I probably would do it, but I have job interviews lined up, so I can’t have a crazy beard,” Chase said.

One of the biggest reasons men still shave during No-Shave-November is the opinion of the opposite sex.

Some girls, like Rachel Spires, a freshman pre-pharmacy major, said she doesn’t like the idea of No-Shave-November.

“I think guys need to shave,” said Spires. “I don’t really like facial hair period”.

While some girls hate the No-Shave-November trend, there is good news for the guys that like to wear the Grizzly Adams look.

“I think beards are kind of cute, so I think [No-Shave-November] is kind of cool,” said Lindsey Burris, a freshman pre-nursing major.