Between 1998 and 2000, I was the political cartoonist for the Angelo State University newspaper, The Ram Page.  On this page, you'll find a few of my published - and award winning - toons that gave me a little party money for two years.  Some of these were literally rescued from a junk drawer and a few of them were scanned improperly by the newspaper in the first place, so the image quality will vary.

The Add/Drop Line
ASU had a horrible system set up at the beginning of the year for adding and dropping classes.  In fact, the line alone was hundreds of feet long and took about six hours to get through.  My first cartoon for the paper made light of this issue and, amazingly, it was actually censored by the editor a little because it made fun of The Ram Page.  It's fun to note that these first few cartoons were called "Student Life" and had a core cast of five characters, all seen in this first cartoon.  Sadly, the Student Life cartoon didn't last that long and none of these poor characters even got a name.  The only exception is the guy in the ASU sweater who I eventually called "Max" in a cartoon that wasn't published.

Modern Movie Going
I gained a little recognition for this Student Life cartoon from BOSS because it starred two African American characters going to the movies.  I wish I could say I was making a political statement by making two of the five characters black, but that's not true... I simply found it easier to draw and tell them apart from the honkies.

The Internet
One thing you have to understand about my first year at the Ram Page was that my editor was from Nepal and didn't understand a lot of the cartoons I turned in to him.  In hindsight, I really didn't like him that much because he would consistently tell me that my cartoons were shit, go out and try to find someone to replace me, then realize that he didn't understand those cartoons either.  Eventually, he just let me do my thing and I let the little bastard do his.

Political Correctness
Political Correctness was on the rampage and the whole movement fascinated me.

Don't Drink the Water
This was, sadly, the last Student Life cartoon.  My poor idiot editor just didn't get it and told me to concentrate on political cartoons rather than a strip every week.  It's a shame because the last one was my best... and got me into a little hot water with the head of the journalism department a couple of weeks later when he finally got the joke.

The NBA Strike
I have never made it a habit to hide my complete and total disgust for professional athletes who make millions and then go on strike for more pay.

Who's Monument Is It?
Another cartoon that got me in trouble.

Running for President
Boy, did I call THIS one wrong...

Throw the Bum Out!
A little fun with the presidential impeachment.

Independence
My sister was the inspiration for this one.  She didn't have a job, lived in an apartment my parents paid for, drove a car my parents paid for filled with gas my parents paid for and ate food, wore clothing, and spent money that were all provided by my parents... and, after all that, she still considered herself and independent woman!  She wasn't particularly thrilled with me after this was published.

Mudslinging
This cartoon was actually judged to be the second best political cartoon in the state of Texas during 1999.  Why?  Beats the shit out of me!  I thought it sucked.

The News
Anyone who remembers what the news was like during Zippergate can relate to this.

Perot
Perot asked if he should run for president again in 2000... here was my answer.

The Day the Laughter Died
It was tragic... truly tragic.

At Last, Interesting News!
Hey, you know you did it too.

Is Tinky-Winky Gay?
If I had not done this cartoon, I would have failed as a journalist.

Austin Powers meets Star Wars
If you've read the story, The Legion of Lame-Asses, you might recognize the joke.

Chicks in Sports
I had to explain this one to a blonde.  No foolin'.

Black History Month
I upset the University Committee with this one.  It wasn't my fault they suck.

Charles Schulz RIP
My tribute to the creator of Peanuts.

The Week Before Spring Break
Can you believe I got paid for this shit?

The Student Senate
The Student Senate was a little miffed with this one.  Ooo, the Student Senate is upset! What are they going to do?  Discover that they don't have the power to do something about it?

The Pope
Is nothing sacred?

Elian Gonzales
Remember that little bastard?

Graduation
Even though I didn't know it at the time, this was going to be my last cartoon for the Ram Page before my sister's ex-boyfriend took over as editor and fired me.  I didn't intend it to be my last, but it's fitting especially when you consider that I snuck the cast of Student Life into it.  Happy ending: the asshole ex-boyfriend of my sister ended up getting sued for sexual harassment while he was on staff, was fired, and last I heard works as Enterprise Rent-a-Car.