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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


DUELING COLUMN: Everyone has political biases, so why hide them?
Correspondent Jake Pekar argues in favor of professors revealing their political beliefs to students.
Jake Pekar
Sep 5, 20233 min read


DUELING COLUMN: Professors, keep your biases out of the classroom
Correspondent Jordan Birkner argues against professors making their biases known to students.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 5, 20233 min read


The Importance of the Autism Society of NC's Logo Change
Jordan reflects on the importance of ASNC's logo change to people with autism.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 1, 20232 min read


Stop trying to align yourself with like-minded people
Correspondent Jordan Birkner unpacks the importance and value of sharing spaces with people who think differently than you.
Jordan Birkner
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Abstract, How We Evaluate Pilot Study
Author(s): Jordan Birkner Mentor(s): Gary Comstock Poster: 22 How We Evaluate (HWE) is a critical thinking course by Dr. Gary Comstock...
Jordan Birkner
Jul 27, 20231 min read


ADHDers should work multiple part-time jobs instead of one full-time job
Explore why taking multiple part-time positions may be a beneficial work or career strategy for those with ADHD.
Jordan Birkner
Jul 23, 20233 min read


Supreme Court Perspectives: Overturning affirmative action discounts impact of racial disparities
Explore the flaws with the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to do away with affirmative action in higher education.
Jordan Birkner
Jul 9, 20233 min read


Supreme Court Perspect: Race-based affirmative action is ineffective, but there is a better solution
Affirmative action has been one of the most polarizing social issues in America for decades. Many consider it to be a positive component...
Jake Pekar
Jul 9, 20233 min read


Bisexuals are neither confused nor unfulfilled
Correspondent Jordan Birkner details why misconceptions about bisexual identity are harmful and create hostile social environments.
Jordan Birkner
Jun 18, 20233 min read


Poster, Revisions to Relias RBT Training
Review the presentation of Jordan's capstone research in "Biological Impacts on Neuropsychology".
Jordan Birkner
Apr 27, 20231 min read


Abstract, Moral Enhancement Technologies and ASD: Ethical Gentrification of a Population
Abstract for oral presentation Jordan presented at the OUR's 2023 Spring Symposium.
Jordan Birkner
Apr 25, 20232 min read


You should not feel ashamed of where you work
Why companies’ controversial histories should not be a deterrent for potential employees, citing the possibility to make change.
Jordan Birkner
Apr 23, 20233 min read


Triple Academic Success
NC State Senior Jordan Birkner is on a Path to Earning Three Bachelor’s Degrees.
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 19, 20233 min read


Mental Health Journeys: Positive change doesn’t rely on a diagnosis
Jordan Birkner narrates her mental health experience regarding ADHD and autism diagnoses.
Jordan Birkner
Apr 4, 20234 min read


DUELING COLUMN: Assignments should be due at class time
Correspondent Jordan Birkner argues that making assignments due at class time is more beneficial for students' health and wellbeing.
Jordan Birkner
Mar 7, 20233 min read


DUELING COLUMN: Late night submissions are simply better
With all the courses we take and the many professors we encounter, assignment due dates are always changing. Some submissions are due...
Ashley Linzey
Mar 7, 20232 min read


Restructuring midterm exams should be prioritized for student wellbeing
Correspondent Jordan Birkner explains how the current midterm exam schedule is stressful for students and in need of a change.
Jordan Birkner
Feb 27, 20233 min read


Students suffering as University refuses to appropriately invest in expansion
In light of larger and larger freshman classes, Koen and Jordan delve into why the University must invest into health, education and more.
Jordan Birkner and Koen Rodabaugh
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Sexist advertising misleads sexual health
Unpack sexism in advertising for Hims and Hers.
Jordan Birkner
Feb 7, 20232 min read
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