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All content by Jesus Blanco
A purple-colored person obsesses over a famous person depicted on either side of a veiny heart. Opinion Columnist Kahlil Kambui believes parasocial relationships can become dangerous and creepy. (Jesus Blanco | Northern Star)

[Photo] Parasocial relationships can be dangerous

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
November 12, 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
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
A child holds a tattered book covered in cobwebs while an adult tells them they are lucky to even have the book. All children deserve more than a hand-me-down education, no matter where they live. (Jesus Blanco | Northern Star)

[Photo] It’s time to end hand-me-down education

By Ashley Vargas, Opinion Columnist
September 20, 2023
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