CARTOON: Spring Forth

By Isaac Trusty, Cartoonist|March 19, 2023

As a part of his spring collection of weekly cartoons, Cartoonist Isaac Trusty presents several flowers and ladybugs surrounding a cracked flowerpot. (Isaac Trusty)

Four “Just Well & Dandy” panels depicts the preparations for the brothers newfound adventure. In this comic, Well reads aloud a letter explaining their uncle has fallen ill, and Dandy sets about to delivering a cure ASAP! (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Well and Dandy: Quest Accepted!

A figure, Ambrosia, cradles the Earth in her hands, as she floats in a purple cosmos. Ambrosia is a character based off the first phone I owned. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Ambrosia

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 soldier stands facing a massive explosion. War has severe environmental consequences that must be considered by environmental activists. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

Shift environmental focus to wars

A laptop open to a movie script rests on a table near a NIU Theatre Arts Bachelors Degree. NIU’s Fine Arts program should be expanded for the benefit of arts students. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Fine Arts program must be flexible

Four quadrants display symbols associated with four different types of NIU clubs: Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Department Clubs and clubs that are just for fun. Which club makes the most impact on campus? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Poll: Which NIU club is most impactful?

The molted exoskeleton of a cicada nymph is left behind in the grass. The emergence of cicada broods offer us a unique opportunity to celebrate big change in our own lives. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Embrace the cicada swarms

A pair of trees with faces and an owl carved into them stand in the woods. Prairie Park offers man-made and natural picturesque scenes. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)

Prairie Park offers peaceful beauty

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Just Well and Dandy: Quest Accepted!
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Cartoon: Ambrosia
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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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