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CARTOON: Colder than cold

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist
December 7, 2023
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A person in green winter clothing is frozen in ice. A common enemy between students is the coming and going of winter. Remember to bundle up everyone! (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)
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