I have been working for my college newspaper, The Collegio, for about two semesters now and have really started to explore my role there. In the spring of 2016, I won first prize in the editorial illustration category of all collegiate newspapers in the state of Kansas. When I first started, my illustrations strictly accompanied stories. Lending to whatever was being argued or discussed in each: The rise of student fees... The great debate in Pittsburg Kansas regarding the towns varied reaction to the removal of a large God Bless America sign posted on the Post Office... Or the Concealed Carry laws updated on campus. But lately, with a new editor, I have been encouraged to have a weekly cartoon of my own, standing alone of an article. So far, these have been mostly political: With my latest and favorite comic shown at the top of the page. This has been a BLAST. Making art that keeps me always thinking, working on my wit, and meeting deadlines feels rather professional. I am honored that the staff respects my opinion and gives me the artistic freedom to go for it every week. Not a lot of young artists get such an opportunity and I feel rather fortunate.
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