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Cartoons for "The Daily Reveille" - Fall 2012

Cartoons,  Fall 2012
The Daily Reveille
As mentioned in the earlier compilation, I have been making political cartoons and spot-illustrations the Opinion-section of my university's newspaper, The Daily Reveille.

Accompanying each image is a short blurb to provide context and a link to the original article it is attached to.
The pope made a public statement regarding condoms, and why they are now OK in the eyes of the Vatican.

http://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/article_8520e99a-ec06-11e1-80cf-001a4bcf6878.html

This article, which is unfortunately missing from TDR's website, discusses Paul Ryan's endorsement of P90X, a popular workout regimen.
To Baton Rouge, Hurricane Isaac was somewhat of a "cry-wolf" storm.  Preparedness varied, but there seemed to be a common sense of priority...

http://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/columnists/article_62e38966-f64f-11e1-939d-0019bb30f31a.html
Studies show that being fat isn't always indicative of being unhealthy.

http://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/columnists/article_2f0407e8-fc93-11e1-ae60-0019bb30f31a.html

McDonald's, the greasy (but tasty) mask of obesity in America has vowed to display calorie counts next to their menu items, thus piling on the guilt.

http://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/columnists/article_5accc392-0206-11e2-9417-001a4bcf6878.html
In Louisiana, the sport of hunting is becoming increasingly threatened by coastal erosion.

http://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/columnists/article_dc9bb612-02c9-11e2-9261-001a4bcf6878.html
Not so much of a world issue, but LSU may revise its grading system. Students are on standby.

http://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/columnists/article_0eb1fdf2-0787-11e2-be00-0019bb30f31a.html
This article discusses the abuse of claiming marginality ("It's because I'm ___ isn't it?!")

http://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/columnists/article_cae0f688-085c-11e2-bdd0-001a4bcf6878.html
Statistics reveal an ironic truth - Republicans watch the most porn!

http://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/columnists/article_b79dbfdc-0dcc-11e2-9a56-001a4bcf6878.html
This article discusses "Jersey Shore" and the effect it has had on the media.
First in a series of cartoons and illustrations covering the debates and election.
Gary Johnson
Mitt Romney
Marijuana legalized in Colorado.
The portrait of Wilford "Diabeetus" Brimley & his cat.
Article discussing the lasting effects of bullying.
Not such a funny topic, but...
While we have southern states threatening to secede, adding Puerto Rico to our unity seems more and more plausible.
"Year in Review" issue - particular article focusing on Bobby Jindal's administration.
Cartoons for "The Daily Reveille" - Fall 2012
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Cartoons for "The Daily Reveille" - Fall 2012

Second semester as cartoonist for The Daily Reveille. Biweekly assignments have allowed me to explore medium and layout, so this album shows som Read More

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