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A cartoon depicts the characters Rick and Tom talking about smashing a bug before the bug becomes large and destroys their house. This cartoon is the third installment of a comic series called "Rick and Tom." (Nicholas Rojas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Rick and Tom

By Nicholas Rojas, Cartoonist | April 25, 2025

A cartoon depicts a woman using a pencil as a baseball bat, hitting a ball with the word "Finals" on it. With finals rapidly approaching, it's important to stay focused. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Knockout

By Kaylee Rutherford, Cartoonist | April 17, 2025

A cartoon depicts a geese flying over the Holmes Student Center. The geese are aggressive and territorial so be alert on your way to class. (Georgie Fortuna | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Geese takeover

By Georgie Fortuna, Cartoonist | April 11, 2025

A cartoon depicts a crab playing the drums, a humpback whale singing and an octopus playing guitar. The cartoon is based on humpback whales singing more because food has become more abundant. (Georgie Fortuna | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Marine band

By Georgie Fortuna, Cartoonist | March 19, 2025

A cartoon depicts a girl daydreaming with the phrase "Wishing for warmer weather" surrounding her. We can only hope that daydreaming about the warmer weather will make it come faster. (Georgie Fortuna | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Snow day

By Georgie Fortuna, Cartoonist | February 13, 2025

A cartoon depicts a figure in all drag makeup emphasizing their style and appreciation toward drag. People should have the right to express themselves however they want. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Drag is a work of art

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | February 6, 2025

A cartoon depicts a woman standing by a stoplight singing "Maps" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The women in the cartoon represents Cartoonist Amanda Giron. (Amanda Giron | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Singing at a stoplight

By Amanda Giron, Cartoonist | January 30, 2025

A cartoon depicts a day in the life of the ordinary rooming with the unexplained in a puzzling matter. The cartoonist created different panels representing a comic strip and got their inspiration from the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip. (Nicholas Rojas | Northern Star)

Rick and Tom: Puzzle

By Nicholas Rojas, Cartoonist | January 23, 2025

A cartoon depicts paw prints, blue gloves, a hat and a red scarf that says "Welcome back Huskies" laying in the snow. Have a great start to the semester, Huskies! (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: A snowy start to the semester

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | January 16, 2025

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