When deciding on what we could do to make our February issue special, the managing staff tossed around a zillion ideas; we threw out ideas from the mundane to the risque. What we came up with is thievery of the best kind since imitation is the best form of flattery.

A mix between Sport’s Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Edition and People’s Sexiest Man Alive is the inspiration for our Hunks in Trunks issue. It aims to combine the best of both and provide readers with some warm thoughts during this chilly time.

We invited 30 men, including administrators and students alike, all the while keeping in mind and trying to equally represent the individuality and sexiness of UE’s men. Crescent Magazine thanks the 14 who stepped up, openly answering our personal and probing questions in addition to being brave enough to pose for our cameras.

While the guys might have been nervous at first, between the grass skirts and wakeboards, our models played the part and let loose. You’re about to learn who is addicted to lollipops, likes locking friends in bathrooms, lives on chocolate milk and gets a rush from physical challenges.

So kick back, relax and grab your favorite beverage as you discover the intimate details of our hunks, ranging from personal quirks to their tips on how to attain the perfect beach bod.

You’ll be able to feel the heat all month long.

— Photos by Sunny Johnson & Alaina Neal