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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)

Cartoon: Knockout

By Kaylee Rutherford, Cartoonist | April 17, 2025

A cartoon depicts a geese flying over the Holmes Student Center. The geese are aggressive and territorial so be alert on your way to class. (Georgie Fortuna | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Geese takeover

By Georgie Fortuna, Cartoonist | April 11, 2025

A cartoon depicts an NIU dining worker watching in horror as infamous chef Gordan Ramsey tries the burger. Ramsey slams the plate onto the table in anger and criticizes the skills. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: NIU dining experience

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | April 4, 2025

A cartoon depicts a group of geese staring at a person as they walk by. Geese tend to be very territorial on campus, especially with baby geese around. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Beware of geese

By Kaylee Rutherford, Cartoonist | March 26, 2025

A cartoon depicts a crab playing the drums, a humpback whale singing and an octopus playing guitar. The cartoon is based on humpback whales singing more because food has become more abundant. (Georgie Fortuna | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Marine band

By Georgie Fortuna, Cartoonist | March 19, 2025

A cartoon depicts a black cat sitting in the darkness of his room. The cat is enjoying the silence of the environment while unwinding with some screen time. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: IPad cat

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | March 6, 2025

A cartoon depicts two friends enjoying the great hobby of fishing. The comic panel strip is part of a comic series titled Rick and Tom. (Nicholas Rojas | Northern Star)

Rick and Tom: Fishing

By Nicholas Rojas, Cartoonist | February 28, 2025

A cartoon depicts a woman sliding on ice. Ice can be slippery in the winter, especially on the sidewalks before the salt gets put down. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Winter snow

By Kaylee Rutherford, Cartoonist | February 20, 2025

A cartoon depicts a girl daydreaming with the phrase "Wishing for warmer weather" surrounding her. We can only hope that daydreaming about the warmer weather will make it come faster. (Georgie Fortuna | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Snow day

By Georgie Fortuna, Cartoonist | February 13, 2025

A cartoon depicts a figure in all drag makeup emphasizing their style and appreciation toward drag. People should have the right to express themselves however they want. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Drag is a work of art

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | February 6, 2025

A cartoon depicts a woman standing by a stoplight singing "Maps" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The women in the cartoon represents Cartoonist Amanda Giron. (Amanda Giron | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Singing at a stoplight

By Amanda Giron, Cartoonist | January 30, 2025

A cartoon depicts a day in the life of the ordinary rooming with the unexplained in a puzzling matter. The cartoonist created different panels representing a comic strip and got their inspiration from the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip. (Nicholas Rojas | Northern Star)

Rick and Tom: Puzzle

By Nicholas Rojas, Cartoonist | January 23, 2025

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