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by Rory McNelley, Staff Writer
The Pope exited the Vatican this morning and saw his shadow, which means only 33 more days until Easter.
If you didn’t notice the ashes on the forehead of your friends, you most likely don’t yet know this is a season of the Catholic Church called Lent in which, traditionally, people give something up for the 40 days before Easter to represent the 40 days Jesus fasted and prayed in the desert prior to his death and resurrection. In case you needed some ideas of what to give up, here are some great options:
Martino’s (located on Short Vine) is a staple in the diet of Cincinnati’s young adults, drawing even Xavier students in for karaoke and pepperoni chips.
1. Short Vine
The beloved street of wonder as some call it would be a big sacrifice. Giving up Stadium Social is like a fish giving up water, but I think you can do it. And don’t forget that Mr. Pitiful’s and Dana’s are NOT on the Vine. It’s not over boys.
2. Your New Year’s Resolution
If you haven’t quite lived up to your New Year’s resolution, now is the time to throw in the towel. There is no shame. Well there is, but you can disguise it as a Lenten sacrifice. You win some, you lose some. Take the win and give up.
3. Homework
I think it’s about that time during the semester where no one wants to do their homework. If we all collectively give this up, they can’t stop us. We are stronger together. Spread the word.
4. Socks with your sandals
Editor’s Note: These are actually sick. They are supportive of those who are “lack toes” intolerant. They clearly show you have all 10.
Lent is truly the time to bring out your Nazarene side. Skip the socks next time you put on your sandals and walk how Jesus walked. Let the toes breathe— it’s biblical.
5. Playboi Carti’s new album
We thought it would never come out. But now that “I Am Music” is out, we can never cleanse our ears. We wish we could give it up, but this album is kind of like toothpaste. It already came out, and there’s no putting back in the tube no matter how heinous it is.
6. Watching videos in public without headphones
It is time we give this up once and for all. No one wants to listen to your terrible playlist, your mom on the phone or the most recent “Just Trish” episode in the Caf, let alone Alter Hall. Please buy some headphones.
These are just a few of the many Lenten resolutions you can pursue in these next 40 days. The important thing to remember is as soon as Jesus raises from the dead, you can wear socks with sandals and do your homework if you feel so inclined. And on Easter Monday, we hit the Vine. Good luck out there, soldiers.
