Jordan Birkner
OPINION: Queer people are tired of being villains
Correspondent Jordan Birkner argues that the LGBTQ+ celebrities have to hold themselves accountable to avoid fitting stereotypes.
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Jordan Birkner
Sep 183 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 23 min read
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
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 3, 20233 min read
Letter from a girlie who had a lot of opinions
Jordan writes her farewell to Technician as an opinion writer.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 2, 20234 min read
OPINION: 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
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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 4, 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
Aug 20, 20233 min read
OPINION: 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
Jul 22, 20233 min read
OPINION: 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 8, 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
Jun 17, 20233 min read
OPINION: Bisexuals are neither confused nor unfulfilled
Correspondent Jordan Birkner details why misconceptions about bisexual identity are harmful and create hostile social environments.
Jordan Birkner
Apr 22, 20233 min read
OPINION: 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 3, 20234 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
Mar 7, 20233 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
Feb 27, 20233 min read
OPINION: 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 and Koen Rodabaugh
Feb 21, 20233 min read
OPINION: 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
Feb 7, 20232 min read
OPINION: Sexist advertising misleads sexual health
Unpack sexism in advertising for Hims and Hers.
Jordan Birkner
Feb 6, 20233 min read
OPINION: NC State’s ‘Pride in Foodservice’ Week is performative
Correspondent Jordan Birkner explains how NC State’s efforts to acknowledge foodservice workers on campus are insufficient.
Jordan Birkner
Oct 29, 20223 min read
OPINION: STEM students need creative expression
Highlights the importance of creative expression across disciplines, arguing that STEM students need more expression built into curriculums.
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