CARTOON: Some things are worth the wait

By Eleanor Gentry, Cartoonist|February 2, 2023

Cartoonist Eleanor Gentry’s illustration is a reminder to not give up when the things you want seem to be taking longer to get to you than you expected. Keep working for what you want and you will have it all. “Your patience is not a waste of time. Good things are coming your way,” Gentry said.

Four “Just Well & Dandy” panels follow up on Well’s story, “Just…Well?” In this comic, Dandy checks up on his brother and finds that a kind gesture can bring great comfort — and hugs. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Well and Dandy: Feline Fine

Various doodles fill a cartoonists notebook. Just messing and doodling around. Miss doing this all the time. Used too be my escape, Lebron James wrote in an Instagram story. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

CARTOON: Sketchbook doodles

Seven “Just... Well?” panels depict the adventures of Well, Dandy’s brother. In this comic, Well visits Dandy and finds himself overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of magic and otherwise. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just…Well?: Overwhelmed

A figure sits on a rock, basking in moonlight. Nighttime can bring a serene feeling of ease. (Mary Ngo | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Shining Moonlight

Four “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat. In this comic, Dandy wears the clothes in hopes to be more like him. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Dandy: Flattery

A figure reaches for a door on a blue hub of Amazon delivery lockers. An Amazon Hub was recently added to campus in the Holmes Student Center. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Amazon Hub improves campus delivery

Two American flags and music notes rest under the words Look Both Ways and the topic of the week: playing the national anthem at sports events. Is the national anthem overplayed at sports events? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Look Both Ways: National anthem at sports events

School supplies rest on a table. Equity in education is critical to student success as is pushing a need for better school funding. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Equitable education critical for student success

A figure in high school graduation wear kicks a computer that reads FAFSA. The FAFSA backlog may have long term consequences, specifically affecting incoming NIU students. (Mary Ngo | Northern Star)

Editorial: Consider FAFSA backlog, long-term consequences

Olivia Lesniewski, a junior music education major, responds to a street interview prompt. Share a joke! (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: National Humor Month

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Just Well and Dandy: Feline Fine
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CARTOON: Sketchbook doodles
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Just…Well?: Overwhelmed
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Cartoon: Shining Moonlight
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Just Dandy: Flattery
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Cartoon: Women’s History Month
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Cartoon: Near the finish line
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Just Dandy: Mailbox
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Cartoon: When the Sun Hits
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Just Dandy: Enchanted

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