Sebastian Cardena Archives - Washington Square News

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Opinion: NYU needs to remove the wall at Gould Plaza

The installation of wooden boarding in front of the plaza, which was set up hours after the first Gaza Solidarity Encampment on campus was swept by police, shines a spotlight on NYU’s weak commitments to activism and meeting student demands.

Sebastian Cardena, Deputy Opinion Editor • May 3, 2024

NYU claims to be a “campus without walls,” despite actively building barriers — both on campus and between students. Gould Plaza, a shared community space in front...

Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring

It’s the beginning of March, which means spring is just around the corner! WSN staff shares their thoughts about the changing season.

Abi Rivera, Sebastian Cardena, Molly Koch, Krish Dev, Mikaylah Du, Juliana Guarracino, Elena Portnoy and Katherine Welander • March 8, 2024

On climate change: Abi Rivera — Opinion Editor Spring? I think you mean false spring. Climate change is real. On heroes: Sebastian Cardena — Deputy Opinion...