I really haven't been following anything about the renovations of Washington Square Park. My stance has merely included crying inside that I can't walk through the park. However, I've noticed that this year, since I don't live by campus, I don't really have the chance to walk through it as much anymore. In any case, it sucks. It really does.
I've said it before but it's so funny that people are upset about there not being graduation in Washington Square Park a place that is entirely every day of the year. I mean, I totally agree that I wouldn't want to graduate in Yankee Stadium, and I think that proves the power of the park. I'm not crazy, I swear but there is a metaphorical energy in Washington Square Park. Oh yeah. Metaphors. So Rebecca Ferguson seemed to shoot down any and all rumors that had been circulating. I find it hilarious how many rumors had been started. In my opinion, the renovated park will be clean and great and the whole argument will blow over and everything will be fine. A gentrified park is better than no park at all. And hasn't the park been in a gentrified state anyway? Maybe? In more recent years? I'm all for activism but I just want a park back. Any park.
Where is the Dosa Man? Where is Hypnotic Brass Ensemble?! Somehow I miss them when they play in the park. They're great. No one is going to read this, but everyone should check them out. I'm sure you've seen them around. Sons of Phil Cohran, who was Sun Ra's trumpet player for a while. Oh yeah. Sun Ra.
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