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A snail approaches a black and white checkered finish line. The Spring 2024 semester will soon come to a close! (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Near the finish line

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | March 27, 2024

Five “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat. In this comic, Dandy attempts to deliver mail, only to discover a not so conventional, "school-spirited" mailbox. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Dandy: Mailbox

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | March 21, 2024

Five “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat. In this comic, Dandy finds himself charmed to the whims of a little creature. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Dandy: Enchanted

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | March 7, 2024

Five “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat, as he goes on an aerial delivery trip. In this comic, Dandy is placed in a position of unexpected — and unwanted — leadership! (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Dandy: Following the Leader

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | February 29, 2024

Five "Just Dandy" panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat, as he undoes the spell of a cursed mer-person. In this comic, Dandy learns that stereotypes don't accurately describe everyone! (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Dandy: Stereotypes

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | February 22, 2024

Comic: So Much S- – -.

By Isabel Cambray, Cartoonist | February 18, 2024

A girl in a pink coat, hat and scarf stands on green grass between patches of snow. She is witnessing the snow melting as the weather starts to become warmer. (Mary Ngo | Northern Star)

Cartoon: At the End of Winter

By Mary Ngo, Cartoonist | February 15, 2024

Seven ‘Just Dandy’ panels depict the adventure of Dandy, the black cat. In this comic, Dandy learns the meaning of Valentine’s Day…probably. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Dandy: Valentine (?)

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | February 13, 2024

A huskie prances down a wooded, cobble-stone path surrounded by floating hearts. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, NIU; it's time to spread the Huskie love! (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Puppy Love

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist | February 8, 2024

Four “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat. After getting injured, he visits Dr. Kerfluffle, the cream, striped cat, only to receive a grim prognosis. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Dandy: Bedside Manner

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | February 8, 2024