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Facial Hair is an Important Form of Self Expression Keith Toornman Knight Life News
Many male students and faculty at Loy Norrix adorn themselves with facial hair. Some people view it as a lack of hygiene or a general sign of laziness. While the beginnings of mustaches and beards may get their start from the lack of willingness to shave, that is not the only reason that they are kept. Facial hair takes a lot of work and a long time to grow. It takes weeks or even months just to get noticeable scruff. It takes time to trim and sculpt it to the exact shape and style the wearer wants. Yet, despite all this work, men still grow out their facial hair. Some Norrix attendants had this to say. Although it may not seem offensive, facial hair has had a long and difficult history. It all started back at the beginning of man. Neanderthals were the first humans to use razors; it was as simple as a sharpened piece of flint. Thousands of years later the Greeks used beards as a sign of nobility or wisdom. Facial hair was first shaved out of society when Alexander the Great came around. He required his soldiers to shave their faces clean to prevent their beards being used against them in close quarters combat. In later years, rulers such as Henry VIII, Peter I, and Elizabeth I all banned facial hair by enforcing taxes. When World War I began soldiers were required to shave their faces completely because if their faces were not smooth then the gas masks would not fit snuggly and could have ended fatally. In more recent times students in public schools could have been suspended or expelled for having facial hair which is still upheld in some places today. Overall, facial hair is more widely accepted worldwide and is as important as ever to the male ego.
18 at 18 Jess Moshoginis Knight Life News
A birthday is one day that everyone looks forward to each year, but becoming 18 years old is a turning point of a person’s life. At age 18, people start a new chapter of their lives with their newfound rights and duties, in addition to the possibility of graduating high school and perhaps attending college. In the United States, turning 18 years of age has many benefits as well as responsibilities. Senior Valorian Cunningham recently became 18 years old. He was excited for this big day. “I thought it was going to be special and emotional but it was just another day… I thought it was going to be like another Christmas,” Cunningham said. Although the very moment of becoming 18 years of age is not an enormous change, from this age forth, many advantages and opportunities are presented, eighteen to say the least.
Alejandro Soto, Junior
Hair: Moustache combined with a light fuzz on his chin. Why: “It lets you know you’re a man.” Favorite Part: “What’s not to like about it?” Upkeep: Trimming every week and a half.
Anthony Horton, Junior Hair: Light goutee. Why: “It’s such a hassle buying a razor.” Favorite Part: Stroking, looking manly and older. Upkeep: A monthly trimming
Alex Klein, Senior Hair: Full beard. Why: “Because I can.” Favorite Part: “Makes me warm against winter.” Upkeep: Combing every day, shave neck every couple of days.
Mark Lowrie, Science Teacher Hair: Full goutee Why: “Hunting season, it breaks up my face to be harder to spot.” Favorite Part: Stroking while thinking Upkeep: Weekly trimming, shave neck daily.
Are considered an adult. You are responsible for yourself and no longer need parent/guardian permission or supervision. Can have a full-time job. Because of this and being an adult, there are also more jobs available.
Can work at or visit a night club or strip club. Can marry someone without consent from a parent/ guardian. Can also divorce someone without consent from a parent/ guardian. Can sign a lease on a home or a car, creating a contract between you and the owner.
Can obtain a drivers license Must sign up for the Can open your own savings/ without attending drivers Selective Service if you checking account at a bank education classes or gaining a are a male, although and own a credit card. You permit. You can take the written the military draft is not can also get loans and sign and drivers test to acquire an operator’s license. You can also in effect at this time. checks. own a car at this age, but cannot You can rent one. register, vote Can order and run in products elections. For online or from example, you the can run for television, as mayor at age long as you 18. have a credit Can file a card to lawsuit, be sued purchase them. and be ordered to Can purchase serve. You are no tickets to take part longer a juvenile, in the lottery. In so you would be some states, you tried in a criminal can also gamble at court and could go casinos at 18 years to prison for old. For example, committing a Soaring Eagle felony. Casino located in Mount Pleasant, MI allows 18 year olds Can get any to gamble. tattoo you desire without Can a parent/ get any guardian’s piercing consent. As without a long as you parent/ have money guarian’s to pay for it, consent, you can get just like the tattoo you getting a want. tattoo.
Can purchase cigarettes and tobacco as long as you have your ID to show, unless you’re in Alabama—where the age to purchase these is 19, but it is still just as unhealthy.
Can purchase and own a rifle or shotgun, with restrictions on its use and where it may be detained.
Can legally change your name to whatever you would like, apart from profane words or copyrighted names.