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Robin Gamboa

Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist

Robin Gamboa is a first-year student majoring in Time Arts and minoring in entrepreneurship. Robin joined the Northern Star in the fall of 2023 as a cartoonist. He will graduate in May 2027 and hopes to pursue a future career in 3D design. Robin was born in Rockford, Illinois, and enjoys art, video games, music, reading and horror-related things. Some of his favorite video games are “Phasmophobia,” “Dead by Daylight” and “Terraria.”

All content by Robin Gamboa

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
A figure slumps over on a table in front of three shots of alcohol, one labeled with a skull and bones. Refraining from drinking alcohol is a lifestyle more people should practice. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

[Photo] Send alcohol down the drain

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
January 31, 2024
A figure clutches their wallet with tear-filled eyes as negative money signs float from it. All internships should be paid internships to support students. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

[Photo] All internships should be paid

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
January 28, 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 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
A person gathers plastics while a personified corporate building looms behind them, spewing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Opinion Columnist Ashley Vargas believes large corporations are to blame for climate change, not the everyday civilian. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

[Photo] More states should adopt California’s Food Safety Act

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
November 13, 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 boy sits at a table and eats a single slice of bread with a tiny glass of water. Impulsive spending is a dangerous habit that can lead to long-term consequences. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

[Photo] Gen Z needs to save money

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
October 19, 2023
A man in a green sweater holds his diploma. NIU needs to do better at offering classes students need for their careers. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

[Photo] Students should not struggle with completing their degrees

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
October 16, 2023
A biker rides their bike with figures on the ground behind them. Students who walk around campus must be aware of those who bike, and vice versa. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

[Photo] End NIU sidewalk wars

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
October 9, 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 tattered and worn shoe sits on the ground. Fast fashion is produced quick and cheap, and it is not meant to last. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

[Photo] Fight back against fast fashion

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2023
An individual kneeling on the ground surrounded by fire, while an established individual turn faces away from them. The image alludes to wealthy individuals turning a blind eye to those in need during the Maui fires crisis. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

[Photo] We didn’t start the fire, but we’ll pay for it

By Veronica Neville, Opinion Columnist
September 11, 2023

Cartoon: Work-life

By Robin Gamboa, Cartoonist
September 5, 2023
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