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Accessible design improves classrooms and curriculums
A Panopto recording device inside Withers Hall on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, photo taken by Alex Manuel. NC State has an obligation to provide...
Jordan Birkner
Oct 83 min read


OPINION: Accepting trauma responses can help you heal
While trauma responses can impact your ability to navigate your life after experiencing distress, this doesn't give your trauma the power to haunt you.
Jordan Birkner
Sep 174 min read


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


Understanding Masking: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Perspective
Many autistic people and people with other neurodivergences (eg, ADHD, Tourette's) experience pressure to alter their natural ways of...
Lea Crusen
Nov 20, 20247 min read


'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


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


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


Technician Recognized For Coverage of Disability Issues
Technician opinion correspondent Jordan Birkner was recognized for her coverage of disability issues at NC State.
Ben McNeely
Dec 14, 20232 min read


DUELING COLUMN: Let me schedule my appointment, damn it
Emilia criticizes Student Health’s excessive intake process, citing the need for a quicker and simpler access to mental health treatment.
Emilia Rivadeneira
Dec 5, 20233 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


STEM students need creative expression
Highlights the importance of creative expression across disciplines, arguing that STEM students need more expression built into curriculums.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 30, 20223 min read
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