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Fake news is good for you
The rise of social media accompanies genuine political misinformation, but it’s important to know what news, real or fake, is distributed.
Jordan Birkner
Apr 23 min read
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I might be ‘just a girl’ but not in the workspace
Societal perceptions and internalized misogyny cause challenges for women in traditionally masculine areas.
Jordan Birkner
Mar 253 min read
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Representation is needed before genetic testing is useful
Genetics are the future of early disease detection, but diverse populations need to be included for the science to be accurate.
Jordan Birkner
Mar 183 min read
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Seriously, we need to talk about mental illness
NC State University doesn’t currently research or discuss serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, but the topic is extremely relevant.
Jordan Birkner
Mar 34 min read
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More than Mutants: The X-Men's tie to civil rights
Marvel’s X-Men have been popular for decades, but the comic book characters are deeply interwoven with the history of racial discrimination.
Jordan Birkner
Feb 254 min read
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Women aren't crazy for wanting to be left alone
Women who choose to be alone are given a narrative of being “weird” or “crazy.” Grace and Jordan argue isolation isn’t a sign of insanity.
Jordan Birkner and Grace Turschak
Feb 143 min read
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Christianity is not a monolith
Approaching Christianity as a single entity ignores the important diversity and divisions within the faith.
Jordan Birkner
Jan 203 min read
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'A Modest Proposal' on abortion
Our society has an obligation to prevent any circumstances leading to abortion. This satire offers a solution to our sociopolitical dilemma.
Jordan Birkner
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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Targeting young voters came too little, too late for NC
Review of campaign strategies used by bipartisan candidates in the 2024 presidential election and their ultimate impact on N. Carolinians
Jordan Birkner
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Deeming votes “spoilers” assumes they’d go to partisan candidates
While no third-party president is taking office soon, votes cast for are not wasted, nor are they likely to change election outcomes
Jordan Birkner
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Extremophiles: Understanding creatures that live in impossible places
Robert Kelly discusses misconceptions about the microorganisms that live in extreme environments.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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NC State students craft creative costumes at Spooky Stitches
At NC State's event, students created innovative costumes. The event encouraged mending and upcycling to reduce textile waste.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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We need to act before tragedy occurs
Correspondent Jordan Birkner warns of consequences in dismissing or ignoring threats against safety.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Queer people are tired of being villains
Correspondent Jordan Birkner argues that the LGBTQ+ celebrities have to hold themselves accountable to avoid fitting stereotypes.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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NC State needs to offer mental health resources to alumni
I always intended to continue my studies toward graduate school, but as I graduated last December, I knew I’d be taking at least 8 months...
Jordan Birkner
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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DUELING COLUMN: Taylor Swift has made her place in history (class)
Correspondent Jordan Birkner argues against Grace Turschak that there is no artist more deserving of a class than Taylor Swift, even Hozier.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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DUELING COLUMN: Tedious intakes are beneficial
The bureaucratic red tape of Student Health plays an important role in streamlining the process of receiving mental health treatment.
Jordan Birkner
Dec 5, 20233 min read
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Letter from a girlie who had a lot of opinions
Jordan writes her farewell to Technician as an opinion writer.
Jordan Birkner
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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Allyship is performative, solidarity and involvement can drive real change
Correspondent Jordan Birkner argues that people need to be more involved to truly help historically marginalized communities.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 3, 20234 min read
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NC State provides financial support and resources — if only we knew about them
Correspondent Jordan Birkner showcases useful resources NC State students can use to reduce costs to offset the weight of student loan debt.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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