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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

Various doodles fill a cartoonist's notebook. "Just messing and doodling around. Miss doing this all the time. Used too be my escape," Lebron James wrote in an Instagram story. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

CARTOON: Sketchbook doodles

By Gabriel Fiorini | April 10, 2024

Seven “Just... Well?” panels depict the adventures of Well, Dandy’s brother. In this comic, Well visits Dandy and finds himself overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of magic and otherwise. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just…Well?: Overwhelmed

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | April 4, 2024

A figure sits on a rock, basking in moonlight. Nighttime can bring a serene feeling of ease. (Mary Ngo | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Shining Moonlight

By Mary Ngo, Cartoonist | April 3, 2024

Four “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat. In this comic, Dandy wears the clothes in hopes to be more like him. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Dandy: Flattery

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | March 28, 2024

Two figures hold a banner that reads “Women’s History Month” in front of a pink and purple colored background. As Women’s History Month comes to an end, it’s important to acknowledge the pivotal role women have had in shaping society. (Mary Ngo | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Women’s History Month

By Mary Ngo, Cartoonist | March 28, 2024

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

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