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The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Lucas Oswald

Lucas Oswald, Opinions Editor

I’m a senior majoring in English and Creative Writing. Previously, I worked as an opinions columnist for The Daily Illini from September 2017 until March 2019. In my free time, I enjoy reading both contemporary and classic literature, writing terrible fiction, watching “Game of Thrones” and slaughtering my friends at Euchre. If I’m not doing any of these things, I’m probably procrastinating.

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Three students rest on the Main Quad on Tuesday.  Opinions editor Lucas describes the importance of listening to and accepting your friends.

Be a dumpster for your friends

By Lucas Oswald, Opinions Editor September 3, 2019
Customers dine at Black Dog Smoke & Ale House in Urbana on April 30. C-U offers many restaurant options that accommodate any specification.

Dine like an American using these tricks

By Lucas Oswald, Opinions Editor August 20, 2019
Don’t confuse fact with opinion

Don’t confuse fact with opinion

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist March 4, 2019
Stop the entitlement

Stop the entitlement

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist February 16, 2019
English majors are underappreciated

English majors are underappreciated

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist December 3, 2018
Homework over fall break tastes horrible

Homework over fall break tastes horrible

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist November 12, 2018
Bombs sent to democrats attack democracy

Bombs sent to democrats attack democracy

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist October 31, 2018
Evening due dates lack justice

Evening due dates lack justice

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist October 2, 2018
Remember to be civil during debates

Remember to be civil during debates

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist September 17, 2018
Service dogs cannot enter labs

Service dogs cannot enter labs

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist September 4, 2018
Hate the cliché, not the person

Hate the cliché, not the person

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist February 19, 2018
Keep your web of friends intact

Keep your web of friends intact

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist October 31, 2017
No guns, no liberty

No guns, no liberty

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist October 17, 2017
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