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Eleanor Gentry

Eleanor Gentry, Former Cartoonist

All content by Eleanor Gentry
A blue hand crushes the thorny stem of a rose into the palm of a pink hand, causing droplets of blood to fall. The phrase “he’s mean to you because he likes you” can have lasting consequences. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘He’s mean because he likes you’ harms young women

By Lexi Nebel and Emily Beebe
January 21, 2024
An artist’s depiction of a baseball bat and mallet crash into the glass screens of a microwave and television. An on-campus rage room would provide students with a satisfying outlet to express their fury. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU needs a rage room

By Emily Beebe, Senior Opinion Columnist
January 16, 2024
An illustrated police scanner radio sends off blue, red and white radio signals. The Northern Star Editorial Board encourages readers to listen to police department radio scanner streams. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: Listen to police scanners

By Northern Star Editorial Board
December 10, 2023
A person looks at a Northern Star Tweet. The Northern Star Editorial Board explained the delivery issues experienced with its daily newsletter, TLDR. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: TLDR newsletter flagged ‘malicious’

By Northern Star Editorial Board
December 3, 2023
A group of students gather outside an SGA meeting. The Northern Star Editorial Board is disappointed that the SGA would let another petition, aimed as helping students, fail. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] SGA disappoints by failing another petition

By Northern Star Editorial Board
November 26, 2023
Three colorful food trucks fly above a purple background. Food trucks need to come back after Spring Break. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: Food Truck Wednesdays already an NIU staple

By Northern Star Editorial Board
November 19, 2023
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A cartoon illustrates former NIU football kicker Mathew Sims' vibrant smile and pre-kick setup. Sims finished as NIU's second all-time leading scorer in school history and was known as a great teammate and friend. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Remembering NIU’s kicking hero

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2023
Victor E. is dressed as a ghost hold a pumpkin basket. The Northern Star Editorial board wishes everyone a "Happy Howl-oween!" (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: History behind the ghostly holiday

By Northern Star Editorial Board
October 28, 2023
An open suitcase shows the various additions NIU students would like to see in DeKalb. If NIU wants to minimize its reputation as a "suitcase school," it needs to give students a good reason to stay. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: DeKalb, give us a reason to stay the night

By Northern Star Editorial Board
October 22, 2023
A woman grabs at her torso with the female symbol around her. Some might be surprised to learn that women experience internalized misogyny. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Check your internalized misogyny

By Lexi Nebel, Opinion Columnist
October 18, 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
A woman holds back her hair to reveal her cochlear implant. The Deaf community cannot claim to be inclusive unless they accept all forms of deafness or hard of hearing. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Deaf inclusiveness needs modern day update

By Joey Trella, Digital Managing Editor
October 11, 2023
A person on a ladder pulls barbed wire out of a "Barb City" sign. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes its not Barb City if the old barbed wire factory is reduced to a slab of pavement. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: DeKalb’s ‘Barb City,’ not ‘Parking Lot Haven’

By Northern Star Editorial Board
October 8, 2023
Two figures run with spray paint and artwork. While new security measures are welcomed, it was a little too late for the NIU School of Art and Design. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: School of Art and Design makes appreciated, late effort

By Northern Star Editorial Board
October 1, 2023
An illustration of Paul McCartney sits under the words “Paul Lives on!” The Northern Star Editorial Board apologizes to the singer for encouraging false rumors of his death. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: Northern Star apologizes to Paul McCartney 54 years later

By Northern Star Editorial Board
September 24, 2023
Cartoonist Eleanor Gentry illustrates a students walking toward the light ahead, but with gloomy clouds peaking through the beams of light. It is important for students to remain cautious when hoping for President Joe Biden’s SAVE plan to come through. (Eleanor Gentry | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: Students, don’t get your hopes up for Biden’s SAVE plan

By Northern Star Editorial Board
September 4, 2023
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Two students in the Oasis at Holmes Student Center, holding their phones showing a box checked off, indicating they've voted. It is important for NIU students to vote in the SGA elections because the winners represent their voices on campus.

[Photo] Editorial: Students, your voice is needed in SGA elections

By Northern Star Editorial Board
March 27, 2023

CARTOON: There’s only one of you

By Eleanor Gentry, Cartoonist
February 23, 2023

CARTOON: Lead with your heart

By Eleanor Gentry, Cartoonist
February 16, 2023

CARTOON: Find your peace of mind

By Eleanor Gentry, Cartoonist
February 9, 2023

CARTOON: Some things are worth the wait

By Eleanor Gentry, Cartoonist
February 2, 2023

CARTOON: Let yourself shine and see how you grow

By Eleanor Gentry, Cartoonist
January 26, 2023
Northern Illinois University should strive to be better and more open about eco-friendly options throughout DeKalb.

[Photo] Editorial: NIU’s eco-friendly efforts plant a seed in need of watering

By Northern Star Editorial Board
November 21, 2022
The 2022 midterm elections are held Tuesday, Nov. 8.

[Photo] Editorial: Why midterm elections are so important

By Northern Star Editorial Board
November 3, 2022
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