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An owl wearing fancy attire stares at an owl skull in a chair. This artwork was drawn as part of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign that the cartoonist is involved in, and the character is contemplating her past life. (Jayce Weir | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Cursed Girl

By Jayce Weir, Cartoonist | September 26, 2024

Near a tree, a hand holds the stem of a red maple leaf. Students can admire the beauty of campus as leaves slowly begin to change colors. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: The rise and fall of students

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | September 19, 2024

A red fish figure, “Bad Sushi” with dramatically enlarged eyes and fangs bares its teeth. Bad Sushi is an idea that arrived when his illustrator was hangry and had a hankering for some sushi. Although he is tiny, he packs enough attitude to go around. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Bad Sushi

By Aidan Renteria, Cartoonist | September 12, 2024

A student reads her book while wearing noise-canceling headphones and sitting at a table with her coffee drink. It’s time to learn, Huskies! (Mary Ngo | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Study Time

By Mary Ngo, Cartoonist | September 5, 2024

Three figures sport different clothing styles against a red background. Fashion is creative choice for different students to explore, speckling campus with a colorful variety of styles. (Mary Ngo | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Many fashion choices to choose from!

By Mary Ngo, Cartoonist | August 28, 2024

A figure stares at a computer as a red, demon-like being with yellow eyes peers over their shoulder. Artificial intelligence is a new temptation in the classroom for students to overcome. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

Cartoon: LifeHACK

By Aidan Renteria, Cartoonist | August 26, 2024

One “Just Well & Dandy” panel depict the brothers, Well and Dandy, and their uncle. In this comic, they find a moment to just slow down and relax. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

All is: Just Well and Dandy

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | May 2, 2024

A spring chicken sports a backpack as it treks among pink flowers and fluttering butterflies. A baby chicken is ready for adventure as summer approaches. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Spring Chicken

By Aidan Renteria, Cartoonist | April 28, 2024

Just Dandy: Quest Failed!

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | April 25, 2024

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!

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | April 18, 2024

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

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | April 17, 2024

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

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | April 11, 2024

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