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Asterisks & Anomalies

Educational and research site of academic research articles related to the fantastical, from sci-fi to fantasy, from conspiracies to cryptozoology, from horror to action/adventure.

We are interested in any media these research forms may address: from novels and short stories to poems, from social media to fanfiction, from films to streaming serials, from tabletop games to video games.

Asterisks & Anomalies' on the other hand sections summarize and cite larger works, giving readers quick insight into new ideas and developments in the fantastical, providing inpsiration for research.

Victoria Jackson

BA English (Attending Flagler)

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PCA, 2024, Chicago

While at EFSC, Victoria was the EFSC PCA 2024 Research Lead, guiding six students in their research and presentation preparations to FURC and PCAACA conferences. Alongside this role, she presented her own research titled "I’m Perceived Therefore I am: Dystopian Narratives, Self-commodification, and Generation Z’s 21st Century Perception of Individuality" at both conferences this year.

Victoria currently is pursuing a major in English and a minor in Philosophy with the goal of becoming a Professor of English. All the while, she will continue her research endeavors, whether within an institutional setting or independently. Victoria's research interests span across surveillance culture, Generation Z studies, philosophical themes in narratives, and the realms of sci-fi and fantasy.