4) Mountaineer Week beard growing contest begins

West Virginia University’s annual beard growing competition begins with a group shave at noon on Oct. 12 in the Mountainlair.

Mountaineer Mascot Brock Burwell asks participating students to challenge his legendary beard for a $100 prize and year-long bragging rights.

Contest organizers hope to see 75-100 participants in the event, which marks the beginning of Mountaineer Week scheduled for Oct. 28 through Nov. 6.

More online: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2011/10/04/mountaineer-week-beard-growing-contest-begins

Note: I will not be participating.