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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
3 days ago3 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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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