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The Collegian

Fresno State's student-run newspaper

The Collegian

Fresno State's student-run newspaper

The Collegian

Bishop Armando Ochoa ashes the foreheads of the Fresno State community in the Satellite Student Union on March 1, 2017.  The markings represent the start of the Season of Lent. (Khone Saysamongy/The Collegian)

A Lenten journey begins on campus

By Jessica Johnson Mar 6, 2017

Students started their annual Lenten journey last week on Ash Wednesday, continuing to give up pleasures in honor of the religious practice. “Ash Wednesday is such an important day,” said Fresno...

Forty days and 40 nights of sacrifice

By Danielle Fontana Mar 11, 2011
Lent started two days ago on Ash Wednesday and lasts nearly 40 days and 40 nights until its end, the Easter holiday. In the duration of this time period, those who follow this Catholic tradition must give up their utmost temptation and endure the obstacles of self-control to test their own will power.

Strong beliefs require sacrifices

By Valerie Nevens May 1, 2009
As the graduate of a Christian school I can still recall the cool kids in back of the chapel passing notes back and forth about the teacher’s pet sitting front row center as the pastor preaches a fire and brimstone sermon inspired by James 4:11 “Do not speak evil of one another, brethren.â€Â
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