By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer
By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer
By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer
All content by Madison VanRavenhorst
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Color psychology during pride month

Madison VanRavenhorst, Columnist
May 31, 2023

Thumping music from all directions, smiles everywhere and the hot sun beaming down from blue skies as the people around me cheer. The feeling of being surrounded by love, support, and representation is...

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Madison working on knitting a scarf. Photo by Annie Gatlin

Generational interests: self care as a 20-year-old college student

Madison VanRavenhorst, Columnist
April 19, 2023

Knitting, crocheting, brisk walks and hanging out with my cats are my favorite pastimes for when I’m stressed about an assignment, trying to fall asleep or listening to a virtual lecture.  “Self-care”...

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Jacqueline's cat, Rooster (left), Madison's cat, Cow (right). Photos courtesy of Jacqueline Hixssen and Madison VanRavenhorst

National ‘answer your cat’s question’ day

Jacqueline Hixssen and Madison VanRavenhorst
January 26, 2023

To honor national ‘answer your cat’s questions’ day, we took it upon ourselves to answer, in our opinion, cat’s most common questions. Our cats, Rooster and Cow, are very vocal felines. Both of...

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October 5, 2022