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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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A University police car is parked in front of the English Building on Monday. A gas leak was reported at the building around 11:30 a.m. Monday.

[Photo] Gas leak reported at English Building

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • Oct 7, 2019
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 • Sep 3, 2019
A dorm room located in Carr Hall of Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls.

Learn roommate etiquette: Treat your roommate well

By Lucas Oswald, Opinions Editor • Aug 23, 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 • Aug 20, 2019
University financial aid scandal underlines modern selfishness

University financial aid scandal underlines modern selfishness

By Lucas Oswald, Opinions Editor • Aug 3, 2019
A precession of flags is carried by volunteers at the National Memorial Day Parade on May 28, 2012 in Washington D.C. The annual National Memorial Day Parade is an opportunity for thousands of patriotic Americans to come together and honor those who have sacrificed so much in service to our country.

Remember who we’re memorializing on Memorial Day

By Lucas Oswald, Opinions Editor • May 27, 2019
Send your student gifts to let them know you're there

Send your student gifts to let them know you’re there

By Lucas Oswald, Opinions Editor • May 24, 2019
Those who oppose change need new arguments

Those who oppose change need new arguments

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Mar 24, 2019
Don’t confuse fact with opinion

Don’t confuse fact with opinion

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Mar 4, 2019
Stop the entitlement

Stop the entitlement

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Feb 16, 2019
The University should provide more night classes

The University should provide more night classes

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Feb 4, 2019
Start the semester strong by reading syllabi thoroughly

Start the semester strong by reading syllabi thoroughly

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Jan 18, 2019
English majors are underappreciated

English majors are underappreciated

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

Homework over fall break tastes horrible

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

Bombs sent to democrats attack democracy

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Oct 31, 2018
Stop harassing students to register to vote

Stop harassing students to register to vote

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Oct 13, 2018
Evening due dates lack justice

Evening due dates lack justice

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

Remember to be civil during debates

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Sep 17, 2018
Dispose of gum properly, don’t leave it behind

Dispose of gum properly, don’t leave it behind

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Sep 11, 2018
Service dogs cannot enter labs

Service dogs cannot enter labs

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Sep 4, 2018

Avoid finals week crises by backing up work

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • May 6, 2018
A police car pulls over a car on Pennsylvania Avenue on Feb. 3.

Treat campus police as actual officers, not security guards

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Apr 23, 2018
Trump’s wall of hate will extinguish America’s light

Trump’s wall of hate will extinguish America’s light

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Apr 9, 2018
Physicist Stephen Hawking enjoys zero gravity during a flight aboard a modified Boeing 727 aircraft.

Stephen Hawking’s death should mean something to you

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Mar 19, 2018
GEO protest on the Quad on Monday.

A tyrannical administration could destroy the University

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Mar 2, 2018
Hate the cliché, not the person

Hate the cliché, not the person

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Feb 19, 2018
GEO strike on the horizon poorly reflects University

GEO strike on the horizon poorly reflects University

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Feb 2, 2018
Don't judge your professors by faulty standards

Don’t judge your professors by faulty standards

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Jan 22, 2018
Don’t lose sight of what’s important this Christmas

Don’t lose sight of what’s important this Christmas

By Lucas Oswald, Colmnist • Dec 6, 2017
Racing the clock: why you should procrastinate

Racing the clock: why you should procrastinate

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Nov 15, 2017
Keep your web of friends intact

Keep your web of friends intact

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Oct 31, 2017
No guns, no liberty

No guns, no liberty

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Oct 17, 2017
Nearly one week after hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, residents are still trying to get the basics of food, water, gas and money from banks. Much of the damage done was to electrical wires, fallen trees, and flattened vegetation, in addition to wooden home roofs torn off.

Don’t let celebrity gossip eclipse global crises

By Lucas Oswald, Columnist • Oct 3, 2017