Metro Weekly

All posts by Julian Vankim

  • Coverboy: Tim

    ''Balance'' might be the word that first comes to mind when talking about our latest Coverboy. Born and raised in Pasadena, Md., 19-year-old Tim has...

  • Coverboy: Chris

    This week's Coverboy isn't afraid of the bright lights of Hollywood or Broadway. In fact, 24-year-old Chris craves them. An actor, dancer and model by...

  • Coverboy: Clif

    The suicide of an ex-girlfriend, a close friend, taught Clif the importance of finding and embracing the positive aspects of life and to let go...

  • Coverboy: Dan

    Self-confidence can be good, but overconfidence and an inflated ego are likely to drive away Dan. The 24-year-old Minnesota native values loyalty, friendliness and emotional...

  • Coverboy: Tyree

    Honesty and openness are the words to characterize Tyree's relationship with his mother. ''She's my best friend,'' says the 25-year-old Virginia Beach, Va., native and...

  • Coverboy: Rich

    When it comes to potential mates, Rich prefers the mature, the butch and the furry. A self-described lover of bears, the 23-year-old frequents Town's DC...

  • Coverboy: Sedric

    If you want to get with this week's Coverboy, you'd better grab some energy drinks and your dancing shoes, because 22-year-old Sedric describes himself as...

  • Coverboy: Shane

    The second time's the charm for 21-year-old Shane, at least when it comes to applying to be a Coverboy. The Eastern Shore native applied to...

  • Joshua

    For all the fun that bad boys can be, sometimes you just want someone you can take home to Mom. Educated, extroverted, polite and ambitious,...

  • Coverboy: Tim

    If you like your men excitable and effervescent, Tim may be the Alka-Seltzer you seek. A self-described ''Navy brat'' whose family moved frequently, this middle...

  • Coverboy: MarQuies

    As the saying goes, ''You've got to watch out for the quiet ones.'' And this week's coverboy is evidence of the adage. A bit of...

  • Coverboy: Nicholas

    Type A doesn't begin to describe Coverboy Nicholas. ''Ball of endless energy'' might be a start. He's upbeat, outspoken and loves to laugh. The 22-year-old...

  • Coverboy: Jacques

    If Ne-Yo had a song called ''Mr. Independent,'' it would be Jacques's signature tune. The 22-year-old Howard University junior describes himself as a ''go-getter'' who...

  • Coverboy: Eugene

    Anyone hoping to catch the attention of Eugene is going to have to come equipped with sharp wit, an encyclopedic knowledge of current events and...

  • Coverboy: Brandon

    Resilience, hard work and independence are values prized by 24-year-old Brandon. The native Marylander earns his keep as an office administrator for the federal government...