In the weeks leading up to Ash Wednesday, Catholics around the world have been celebrating. Mardi Gras festivities have been seen at Texas State, too. But it’s not all about beads and parties. It's a religious celebration to observe Lent. Texas State Freshman Joey Alvarado says he will make the sacrifices necessary to become a better student.
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Lent is a 40-day period of self-sacrifice during which many individuals fast or give up a favorite past time or luxury. According to a C-N-N report, many students are observing Lent by giving up Facebook, fast food and sweets. Texas State sophomore Michelle Jordan says she's not a participant but many of her friends are.
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The Texas State Catholic Student Center has been hosting services all day to accommodate students. The services started early this morning and are being held well into the evening. For those who aren’t able to go to a formal Ash Wednesday service, Chaplain Bouzard from Christ Chapel has set up a booth in the quad and will be available to students who want to participate.
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The Lent season is a very important time for many different Christian denominations, and Easter will marks the end of this religious season. For Bobcat Update, I’m Lauren Murphy.
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