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  • Damien

    By on January 20, 2012

    It's hard not to think of Damien, 23, as the definition of badass. He's done some time in the Air Force (not for him, though...

  • Elijah

    By on January 17, 2012

    He might not have the doctor title just yet, but Elijah, 28, should be just months away from that anthropology Ph.D. But who wouldn't expect...

  • Coverboy: Donald

    By on January 7, 2012

    Donald gets around. At least, he used to. Born in Iceland because of his dad's Air Force job, from there he spent much of his...

  • 2011 Coverboy of the Year: Behind the Scenes [video]

    By on December 15, 2011

    Ebone Bell takes us behind the scenes at the 2011 Coverboy of the Year photo shoot, held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the 9:30 Club...

  • Coverboy: Richie

    By on December 13, 2011

    When Richie was born, peace had finally come to his native Cambodia after years of civil war, genocide and invasion. But his family – with...

  • Coverboy: Gary

    By on December 5, 2011

    Call out the welcome wagon, Gary has arrived. The 25-year-old – originally from Detroit, and most recently Atlanta – moved to metro D.C. in August...

  • Coverboy: Fame

    By on November 30, 2011

    Fame grants that his name wasn't awarded to him by his parents. ''It was given to me by a friend because I was popular in...

  • Coverboy: Tony

    By on November 13, 2011

    Tony, 23, is trying Brooklyn on for size. But you can still see plenty of him down here, as he's working at Baltimore's Club Hippo...

  • Coverboy: William L.

    By on November 9, 2011

    Moving to Fairfax from Maine when he was 11, William had a hard time adjusting. Eventually, however, he stopped adapting and started making changes –...

  • Coverboy: Rick

    By on November 5, 2011

    One of the things that's made Rick happiest is losing himself – literally. Out of high school, the ''fat, funny, gay guy'' decided two out...

  • Coverboy: Drew

    By on October 28, 2011

    Maybe the privilege ended when Drew left Phillips Exeter Academy and began working on his degree in philosophy and anthropology at American University. Sure, it's...

  • Coverboy: Moises

    By on October 17, 2011

    He may be only 18, but Moises has hit the ground running. Not many openly gay teens can boast the title of prom king. ''I...

  • Coverboy: Shane

    By on October 14, 2011

    If you're a zombie fan, you're probably counting down to the Season 2 premiere of The Walking Dead Oct. 16. If so, keep an eye...

  • Coverboy: Jason

    By on October 6, 2011

    Jason, 24, has a strong relationship with God, but is hesitant about church. He used to love it, even participating as a pastor's assistant. Then...

  • Coverboy: Eric

    By on September 27, 2011

    When you think of Eric, phrases like ''clean cut'' and ''all American'' should come to mind. Possibly his only unsavory characteristic is his temper, which...