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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

Cartoon Gallery: Valentine’s Edition

By Debbie Allen and Robin Gamboa | February 11, 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

A husky bundles up for the cold, holding a warm coffee cup. For many students, coffee is a necessity to get through the day! (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Coffee Break

By Aidan Renteria, Cartoonist | February 1, 2024

Four “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat, alongside the guidance of an elderly wizard. Starting out his apprenticeship as a wizard in training, he finds himself cold and in need of a change of wardrobe. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Dandy: Fire hazard

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | February 1, 2024

An Indian woman glances down, her face hidden behind her hair. For centuries, Indian women were denied individual identity and not allowed to speak with men. She doesn’t have the rights to anything in her life and silently accepts it all. (Meghana Kotte | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Silently Accepts

By Meghana Kotte, Cartoonist | January 28, 2024

A student sits in their room, watching Netflix and eating ramen. As students, always so worn out with school work, sometimes it’s helpful to take a pause in life and just escape reality. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Avoiding Reality

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | January 28, 2024

A robotic figure holds up a cattleman on a horse. I’ll need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle, like how Arnold says it in T2. (Gabriel Fiorini | Northern Star)

Gimme the Loot

By Gabriel Fiorini, Cartoonist | January 25, 2024

A sleeping figure’s early morning, musical dreams distract from the blaring announcement that it’s time to wake up. It would be rude to leave the show early, even professors know that. (Debbie Allen | Northern Star)

Cartoon: My morning concert

By Debbie Allen, Cartoonist | January 24, 2024

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

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