Taylor Young

Taylor is a second-year law student at the University of Mississippi School of Law from Gulfport, Miss. He serves as an Opinion Staff Writer for The Daily Mississippian. Taylor is passionate about writing, his Christian faith, following national and state politics and rooting for the Ole Miss Rebels.

Spring forward, fall back: why daylight saving time serves no one

The old saying ‘spring forward, fall back’ refers to the practice of daylight savings, where America rewinds her clocks on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November. The phrase definitely serves as a reminder to adjust the time on cars, ovens and microwaves, but for many, it represents an unfortunate hassle: […]

Red, white and purple all over: why polarization is just a facade

It’s no secret that polarization in America has risen to new heights, and too often the news can paint an awfully dark picture. Online and off, we tend to cluster with people like us, and to our detriment, social platforms echo our own views.  Either way, it is all too easy to drift into an […]

Stuck in traffic? Maybe it’s time to get back on track

It is no secret that traffic in Oxford has worsened in recent years — getting much, much worse. Once upon a time, congestion was a hassle only on game days. Now, roads and parking lots seem perpetually packed. The city seems to believe roundabouts are the solution. While they certainly help keep traffic moving, perhaps […]

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