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A figure curls up on a purple bed immersed in their phone. The lies we tell ourselves prevail. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Self-inflicted

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | January 18, 2024

A person in green winter clothing is frozen in ice. A common enemy between students is the coming and going of winter. Remember to bundle up everyone! (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

CARTOON: Colder than cold

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist | December 7, 2023

A cloaked figure cradles a bird as robots and monsters set the forests on fire. Distorted guitars pull spaceships back to Earth as the bourgeoisie flee through the pyramids. This is what happens when you fall asleep to “Ancient Aliens” reruns. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

Cartoon: 1998 Buick LeSabre

By Gabriel Fiorini | November 30, 2023

A woman in a yellow jacket touches her mask. We want a world with clean oxygen, so we need to take care of the planet. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Toxic

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist | November 20, 2023

Three panels depict a man making money by NPC streaming. "You can't eat pride," the strip portrays a man humiliating himself to put food on the table. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

Cartoon: You can’t eat pride

By Gabriel Fiorini | November 16, 2023

A student holds up their final grades. Students, you can pull through the last bit of the semester, you got this! (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Finals

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist | November 9, 2023

A student sits bundled up in the cold. As the climate starts to change, it is important to protect our bodies from the cold winter air. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Beginnings of winter

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist | November 2, 2023

A comic strip shows Dandy the cat. Dandy goes about his business as a wizard apprentice. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Busy routine

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | November 2, 2023

A woman holds up her black cat dressed as Kermit the Frog. Happy early Halloween! (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Spooky cat

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | October 26, 2023

A cartoonist sits in the chair where they work. An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the mystery behind the craft! In reality, the artist recently bought a new drafting table and wanted to show it off. (Jesus Blanco | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Hard at work

By Jesus Blanco, Cartoonist | October 19, 2023

Leaves of various autumn colors hold hands. Fall is a beautiful season full of color and change. It's important to embrace change and enjoy it with the ones you care about! (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Fall together

By Eleanor Gentry, Cartoonist | October 12, 2023

Cartoon: Music memory

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | October 5, 2023

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