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Cartoon: Knockout

By Kaylee Rutherford, Cartoonist
April 17, 2025
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A cartoon depicts a woman using a pencil as a baseball bat, hitting a ball with the word “Finals” on it. With finals rapidly approaching, it’s important to stay focused. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)
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