Smith’s World: The ‘07 Collection
Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 | 12:40 p.m.
Welcome to Smith's World.
This is the domain of Mike Smith, the Sun's longtime editorial cartoonist. Inside this world, as demonstrated by the cartoons on these pages, the news of the day takes on a whole new perspective.
Take global warming, for example. Through stories, readers are informed about this issue from an objective news perspective. But in Smith's World, an image of a snowman made of sticks, a scarf and a hat - no snow - gives that information a new image. First it's funny, then it's thought-provoking.
That's the daily experience in Smith's World. A quick laugh is often a reader's initial response. But just as often, the initial response is reflection, as the cartoon instantly provides a deeper understanding of a serious news story.
We hope you enjoy these cartoons, which appeared in the Las Vegas Sun during 2007. Readers of Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, USA Today and many other publications across the country also get to frequently see and enjoy Mike Smith's work.
For a narrated tour of Smith's World, and an amusing glimpse into the creative mind of the Sun's syndicated editorial cartoonist, please check out the narrated multimedia version of this year-end presentation on our Web site, www.lasvegassun.com.
Here is a sampling of Smith's take on 2007.
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- Hearing set for ex-NBA star with $822,500 gambling debt
- Trial delayed for man accused of shooting 3 officers
- Kruger hoping his team will play with grit
- Ten minutes with Chelsea Handler is better than no minutes with Chelsea Handler
- Pricing out wagers on the Pacquiao-Cotto fight
- RTC bus driver fired, arrested after allegedly attacking woman
- Two second-graders involved in shooting at bus stop
- CityCenter Realtors hit with cut in commissions
- Privé owner files for bankruptcy protection in Florida
- Shanghai’s maglev: Flying with both feet on the ground
Blogs
The Greene Room
Predicting this weekend's Mountain West football slate
Top Chef: Las Vegas
Top Chef Episode 11: Child's play
Miech Again
UNLV prez Smatresk is ready for some basketball (5 Comments)
Politics: The Early Line
Harry Reid's fourth TV ad begins running today
The Greene Room
Chad Ochocinco vs. Anderson Silva? That would be a sight ... (4 Comments)
Top Chef: Las Vegas
The Jet Stream: The three stages of chefdom
Miech Again
Rebels rookie Lopez says redshirting is his best move (12 Comments)
Calendar »
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Pacquiao vs. Cotto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena
MGM Grand Garden Arena | 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Friends of India Diwali Celebration at Cashman Field with Dan Nainan
Cashman Field | 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Norm MacDonald at the House of Blues
House of Blues
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Boulder City Art Guild Winter Fest Fine Art Show
Boulder City Parks & Recreation
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John Fogerty at the Star of the Desert Arena
Star of the Desert Arena | 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s 5th annual Carnivale du Vin
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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