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Northern Star

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

An adult with a TV for a head talks to a child. As technology advances, media has begun to replace various roles of parenting. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Robot parenting

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist | October 5, 2023

A shoe reflects on water. Regardless of what others think, reflecting on your trueself is important. Embrace your true colors. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Embracing self-reflection

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist | September 28, 2023

A Latino person sits on a bench, eats elote and enjoys the September air. Celebrating the month might seem dissonant as the world —and position it places the Latino community in with racism, anti-immigration policy and prejudice in general— clashes with the theme of celebration Latinidad.  (Jesus Blanco | Northern Star)

Cartoon: September

By Jesus Blanco, Cartoonist | September 21, 2023

Cartoon: Generosity

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | September 14, 2023

Cartoon: Work-life

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist | September 5, 2023

Cartoon: Attack on geese

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | August 31, 2023