Shortcuts is a syndicated comic strip by Jeff Harris which is distributed by Universal Press Syndicate.
The weekly feature offers educational lessons, with each strip devoted to a single topic. The diverse cast of characters includes:
Roland, who wears a computer icon and likes speed and learning new things.
K, who wears a peace sign and knows girls can do anything.
James, who is often the victim of unfortunate events.
Junior, who wears a question mark because he likes to ask questions.
Juanita, who wears the infinity symbol as a symbol of "infinite knowledge".
Duke and Duke, a pair of hermit crabs, one happy and one miserable.