Tag: Movember

18 years later, Movember’s core message is still necessary

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On the first of November, social media feeds annually flood with posts and messages related to the start of Movember. We hear the movement discussed amongst peers and take note of the increase in mustached individuals around us—however, many aren’t aware of the origins or relevance of the cause and...

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How Movember changed my attitude about my Asperger’s

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When November rolls around, many people are left wondering what Movember is and why a bunch of guys are trying to grow mustaches (even though sometimes, they can’t). Movember is an Australian charitable organization founded in 2003 with the mission of tackling prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental...

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How to style your Movember ‘stache

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People across the world are growing out their mustaches in support of No Shave November and the Movember foundation, which helps to raise awareness for men’s health issues.  In the Queen’s community, mustaches during this period are common. We see some good ones—but we also see some that don’t reach...

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Growing back the 'stach

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Like our GPAs, the leaves are falling, the light at the end of midterms is in sight, Starbucks holiday cups litter Stauffer desks and across campus, lip hair is beginning to sprout — it’s Movember. The Movember Foundation began when 30 guys in Australia wanted to see if they could bring the moustache...

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Stylin' the 'stache

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When it comes to mustaches, there’s a thin line between looking like an 80s porn star and a dapper gentleman.  If you’re growing a ‘stache for Movember — the sexiest month of the year — make sure it’s styling by following these tips and tricks.  Select a style Before you commit to the grooming process,...

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Post-Movember ’staches: grow or no?

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GROWAlex Watt, ArtSci ‘15 Thinking about ditching that Movember ‘stache? Before picking up the razor, consider the benefits of growing your facial fur into December and beyond. Given the lack of awareness surrounding men’s mental health and prostate cancer, coupled with the stigma associated with...

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QJSex: Get to know your prostate

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By now you’ve probably spotted the evidence of Movember on Queen’s campus, as a plethora of mustaches have begun to sprout. Even though Movember raises funds to fight prostate cancer, it’s a lot more difficult to find information about the prostate gland than it is to find a mustache. The prostate...

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A beard, a mustache and a bond

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There’s no secret beard society on campus, but there might as well be. Josh Wilson, who has been sporting some sort of facial hair since age 15, said he’ll often share a nod of recognition with other bearded men on campus. “You see another guy with a beard. There’s always a sort of connection,” Wilson,...

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Don’t be afraid to turn out the lights

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Folk trio Timber Timbre was on tour in Europe until two weeks ago, but their presence was still felt in Canada when their fourth album Creep on Creepin’ On was shortlisted for the 2011 Polaris Prize. Lead vocalist Taylor Kirk updated the Journal via email on band antics, including Movember attempts...

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Attack points, not person

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On Nov. 7, an editorial published in the Concordia Link criticized the charitable initiative of Movember. The opinion piece, by Link copy editor Alex Manley, was based on unsubstantiated facts and demeaning rhetoric. Manley received hundreds of virulent comments and the response was so overwhelmingly...

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