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Author: Taylor Balfour

Taylor Balfour

Taylor Balfour is probably writing. Or reading. That’s really all she does.

  • Op-Ed
    Yep, that’s me. Taylor Balfour

    Pandemic’s Greetings from your new EIC

    “I applied for the Carillon not knowing I’d be paid. I just thought it would be a great excuse to write. Now, ...
    Taylor Balfour
    September 4, 2020
  • FeaturedOp-Ed

    There is no “normal” during a global pandemic

    “The reality is that things will never go back to normal. There is no normal anymore.” – Taylor Balfour
    Taylor Balfour
    September 4, 2020
  • Op-Ed
    Sometimes it’s okay to just complain. Need Pix

    Okay fine, so 2020 sucks

    “2020 was a beacon of hope for my family, then everything was placed on pause, cancelled, or postponed.” - Taylor Balfour
    Taylor Balfour
    April 1, 2020
  • Op-Ed
    Let’s talk about the best way to avoid getting work done. Pickpic

    Productive procrastination, isolation, and you

    “At least do other things that matter less, but still matter, instead of doing everything that’s more pressing.” - Taylor Balfour
    Taylor Balfour
    March 24, 2020
  • Arts & Sports

    Creativity in isolation

    “I didn’t actually realize until I began isolation just how much my creative process relies on the presence of other people.” - ...
    Taylor Balfour
    March 24, 2020
  • Op-Ed
    Let’s focus on some happy things for a moment. Pixabay

    Some positivity despite the panic

    “I think when the world is drowned in panic and worry (all justified, might I add) it’s nice to take a breather ...
    Taylor Balfour
    March 18, 2020
  • Op-Ed
    The state of mental health care services needs to change, and fast. Pixabay

    Why mental health helps everyone and everything

    “The sad state of our mental health care services is exactly that; it’s about making profit instead of making a difference.” - ...
    Taylor Balfour
    March 4, 2020
  • Op-Ed
    Tensions continue to rise due to the university’s latest controversy. Pixabay

    We’re still waiting for an apology

    “You shouldn’t be required to put up a fight with your university to apologize for giving someone who has supported a known ...
    Taylor Balfour
    February 26, 2020
  • Op-Ed
    More people are dying by drugs and apparently it’s not a concern. Needpix

    By laughing at addicts, you are sentencing them to death

    “I’m sick of watching people who get the warning my family never got – and toss away the chance of being able ...
    Taylor Balfour
    February 26, 2020
  • Op-Ed
    Kesha has been in legal battles with Dr. Luke since 2015. Wikipedia Commons

    Kesha’s defamation ruling is ridiculous

    “Genuinely, I ask you, what has Kesha gained since this trial began? Notoriety? Fame? Money? No, none of the above.” - Taylor ...
    Taylor Balfour
    February 12, 2020
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