EDITOR’S NOTES Anna Scanlan I am Anna Scanlan, a freshman double major in psychology and media studies. In the long run, I aim to get a Ph.D. in media psychology to research the impact of entertainment and social media on perception. In my very short time here at NIU, I have found a home in the Honors Program, one of the reasons I am thrilled to be the editor of The Luminary. Honors has opened my eyes to a number of resources that I previously did not know about, and through this publication I’ve loved sharing information about these programs with others. This edition serves as a documentation of student and program perseverance over the past few years. I continue to be amazed at the dedication and achievements of my peers, even in the time of the pandemic. It’s an honor to be able to report on the growth and accomplishments of my peers to alumni and friends of the Honors Program, and I couldn’t ask for a better team to work alongside.
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Anna Scanlan, freshman double major in psychology and media studies.
