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Aidan Renteria, Former Cartoonist

All content by Aidan Renteria
Grimm the Goblin, a green creature with yellow eyes and a spiny back, crouches on clawed feet. Grimm waits patiently for his chance to terrorize on Halloween next week. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Grimm the Goblin

By Aidan Renteria, Cartoonist
October 24, 2024
A Huskie happily accepts a bulging bag of cash. The Northern Star Editorial Board would like to thank the Baustert Family Foundation for the $40 million donation toward building a Health and Technology Center at NIU. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: The Northern Star expresses gratitude for Baustert Family Foundation

By The Northern Star Editorial Board
October 15, 2024
A cartoon imagining of a hurricane looks angrily at a worried Earth. Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida within only two weeks of each other, devastating the Southeastern United States. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

[Photo] The world needs climate action immediately

By Jackson Shields, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 14, 2024
A figure with a pumpkin for a head wears a red sweatshirt and a burning candle trickling wax. Jack is ready for the sweater weather but a little confused on how it’s still hot out in October! (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Jack O. Lantern

By Aidan Renteria, Cartoonist
October 3, 2024
A Huskie holds a microphone while the YikYak yak takes notes in a red notepad. Citizen journalism is growing more prevalent through social media and has the brilliant potential to expand news reach. The Northern Star Editorial Board, however, encourages readers to be critical of what they read on social media and verify information that comes from less credible sources. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

[Photo] To believe or not to believe: News

October 1, 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 personified Supreme Court building holds a judge's gavel threateningly over a personified blue book labeled: "College Debt by Biden." The Northern Star Editorial Board is unsurprised but disappointed to see federal government continue to reject plans to forgive student debt. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Government’s failure to support students follows disappointing trail

By The Northern Star Editorial Board
September 11, 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
Two students with pensive expressions study a professor with three stars above his head but only one star filled in. Students should consider Rate My Professor reviews when registering for new classes and contribute to the website to benefit future students. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

[Photo] Rate your professors

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
May 1, 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
An individual struggles against restraints while a syringe labeled 'Vaccines' points at him and a mad scientist smiles to the right. Deciding to be vaccinated should be an individual decision, not a compulsory one. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

[Photo] Vaccines shouldn’t be mandatory

By Emily Beebe, Senior Opinion Columnist
February 21, 2024
A personified marijuana leaf shakes hands with a personified federal building. Marijuana is legal in some states but not at a federal level. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

[Photo] Marijuana should be federally legalized

By Emily Beebe, Senior Opinion Columnist
February 7, 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
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)

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