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A portrait of Samson Tu.

Samson Tu, Magazine Managing Editor

Samson Tu is finishing his B.A. degree in politics with a thesis on the state of civil society development in the People’s Republic of China. Synthesizing his experience in journalism and training in politics, Samson is going to attend the NYU School of Law after his undergraduate to study intellectual property law. Samson attempts to make sense of Heidegger and Sartre or edits photographs on his 15-hour flight between New York and Taipei. He always prefers the flights to New York. Send an email to [email protected] for ideas about WSN’s monthly magazine issues!

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The exterior facade of a modern glass building.

Photo: NYU commits to Tandon expansion with new billion-dollar investment

December 2, 2022

The NYU Jacobs Academic Building is located at 6 MetroTech Center. (Samson Tu for WSN)

A group of protesters, mostly masked — raise their phones with the flashlights on — surrounding an arrangement of candles and flowers.

Photo: Hundreds protest China's zero-COVID policy, gov’t at consulate

December 1, 2022

Protesters gather around Pier 84 in Hell’s Kitchen. Across 12th Avenue is the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York.

The entrance of the Coral Tower residence hall. To the left is a pink bulletin board with announcements about the dorm. In the middle is a gray gate to enter the residence hall, with two elevators in the background. To the left is a brown desk where security officers typically sit.

Photo: NYU RAs demand better response to dorm security failures

February 15, 2023

File photo: Coral Tower, an NYU residence hall, is located at the northeast corner of the intersection between East 14th Street and Third Avenue. (Samson Tu for WSN)

A tall, wide building with grids of blue-green windows.

Photo: NYU to make dorms more accessible after Justice Dept. complaint

November 30, 2022

Gramercy Green is located at 310 Third Ave. (Samson Tu for WSN)

The exterior of N.Y.U. Lafayette Hall during the day from the diagonal corner of the street.

Photo: Readers Respond: NYU residence hall intrusions

November 29, 2022

File photo: Some responses to the recent dorm intruders. (Samson Tu for WSN)

A red and white rocket launching off the ground in a wheat field.

Photo: Rocket science isn’t rocket science

Samson Tu, Multimedia Editor December 12, 2022

The exterior of NYU Lafayette Hall from the diagonal corner of the street.

Photo: Intruder removed after entering Lafayette Hall

November 21, 2022

An intruder evaded security at Lafayette Hall Sunday evening. (Samson Tu for WSN)

A rectangular rooftop garden filled with greeneries is set against the backdrop of the midtown skyline views of Manhattan.

Photo: NYU disputes Reuters claim that its power plant ‘dirtiest’ among colleges

Kayla Hardersen, Senior Staff Writer November 18, 2022

Rooftop Garden atop 238 Thompson Street is one of NYU’s sustainability landscaping projects. (Samson Tu for WSN)

An exterior view of Columbia University’s Butler Library at night. The library has marble ionic columns and engravings of the names of various Greek thinkers on the beams.

Photo: Columbia alum files gender discrimination lawsuit against renowned professor

November 17, 2022

Columbia University’s Butler Library located on 535 W. 114th St. (Samson Tu for WSN)

A pink poster posted in Lafayette residence hall that reads "Get the shot | not the flu. Free flu shots for NYU Students."

Photo: Few at NYU get flu shots despite high hospitalization rates

November 9, 2022

NYU is offering free flu shots for students. (Samson Tu for WSN)

(Samson Tu for WSN)

Photo: Best spots to celebrate National Cappuccino Day

Kasey Goldenberg, Contributing Writer November 8, 2022

(Samson Tu for WSN)

The interior of a New York City polling site. A red "Vote N.Y.C." is blue and red text is placed in the foreground, and there is a polling booth in the background.

Photo: Nearly half of eligible NYU students won’t vote in midterms, WSN poll finds

November 8, 2022

File photo: A polling site located at 2 Washington Square Village. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Anexteriorviewof the Coral Tower residence hall. The building has a modern white facade. On each side of the building are rows of rectangular windows and balconies. At the bottom is a black sign for a nearby pharmacy, “Duane Reade.”

Photo: Intruder evades NYU dorm security at Alumni Hall, Coral Tower

November 4, 2022

File photo: Coral Tower is located at the north-east corner of the intersection between East 14th Street and Third Avenue.

Members of NYU's adjunct faculty union hold a sign that reads "N.Y.U. OWES ADJUNCTS" in front of the Washington Square Park Arch.

Photo: Adjunct union reaches tentative contract with NYU

November 1, 2022

File photo: The adjunct union at a rally in April 2022. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Protesters walk down University Place holding a large sign that reads “N.Y.U. owes adjuncts.” A police officer on a moped directs traffic in front of the marching protesters.

Photo: The NYU adjunct union contract expires tonight. Here’s what may happen next.

October 31, 2022

File photo: ACT-UAW Local 7902 at a rally in April 2022. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Protesters walk down University Place holding a large sign that reads “N.Y.U. owes adjuncts.” A police officer on a moped directs traffic in front of the marching protesters.

Photo: Guest Essay: The United Auto Workers needs reform. Here’s how we do it.

October 28, 2022

File photo: ACT-UAW Local 7902 at a rally in April 2022. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Inside a New York City polling site. A red "Vote N.Y.C." sign in the foreground, and a polling booth in the background.

Photo: Editorial: New York needs you to vote tomorrow

November 7, 2022

A polling site in New York City. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Members of NYU’s adjunct faculty union hold two large painted signs on the corner of Union Square East. One is bright pink and reads “Union Power” in pink lettering and the other is light blue with dark blue and yellow text that reads “NYU Owes Adjuncts.”

Photo: Adjuncts authorize strike

Kayla Hardersen, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2022

File photo: The adjunct union at a rally in April 2022. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Andrew Hamilton speaks from behind a podium on a black stage wearing a black suit and purple tie in front of alumni and parents.

Photo: Opinion: NYU should have more than one parents weekend

October 25, 2022

NYU president Andrew Hamilton speaks in front of parents and alums at Bobst Library on Oct. 22 during Alumni and Parents Weekend. (Samson Tu for WSN)

An osprey flies in the sky with both of its wings fully extended.

Photo: Environmental science profs launch Wild Animal Welfare Program

October 17, 2022

File photo: Two NYU professors of the Wild Animal Welfare Program embark on a research mission. (Samson Tu for WSN)

The storefront of the H Mart on 39 third Avenue in Manhattan with a poster of fruits and vegetables and text “WE NOW DELIVER!” under the H Mart logo.

Photo: Culture’s cult choices: H Mart

October 18, 2022

Look no further for your new favorite H Mart finds! (Samson Tu for WSN)

A collage of two photos: the one on the right is a banner that translates to “Republic of China Double Ten.” On the left is a banner that translates to “Celebration.”

A National Day celebration amid political tension

Two Taiwanese photographers capture how Chinatown united on the 111th National Day of the Republic of China.
Samson Tu and Andy Lee October 13, 2022

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Photo: Lattes and no laptops: Unplugged cafes in NYC

Jasmine Venet, Staff Writer October 13, 2022

(Samson Tu for WSN)

An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”

Photo: NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report

October 4, 2022

File photo: The entrance of NYU’s Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life located on 7 E. 10th St. (Samson Tu for WSN)

A speaker with a red megaphone carrying a blue banner that reads “N.Y.U Adjunct Union A.C.T-U.A.W Local 7902” shouts into a crowd of union workers under the Washington Square Arch. There are people behind the speaker holding other signs.

Photo: Guest Essay: Why you should pay attention to the United Auto Workers presidential election

Karsten Stoeber, Guest Contributor September 30, 2022

File photo: Strikers affiliated with the United Auto Workers hold a protest at Washington Square Park in early 2022. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Protesters walk down University Place holding a large sign that reads “N Y U owes adjuncts.” A police officer on a moped directs traffic in front of the marching protesters.

Photo: Explained: The contract dispute between NYU and its adjunct faculty union

September 28, 2022

The NYU adjunct union, ACT-UAW Local 7902, began a strike authorization vote on Monday, Sept. 26, as contract negotiations with the university near their deadline. (Samson Tu for...

An image of an elevator button panel with a red X drawn over it.

Photo: Off-Third: NYU removes elevator buttons in bid to boost student fitness

September 23, 2022

Looking to boost your fitness? Don’t fear, NYU’s removal of lower-floor elevators will certainly get you those abs you’ve been wanting for years. (Illustration by Samson...

A plaque says “Israel Henry Beren Campus," and under the text a logo of a torch next to the words "Yeshiva University.” The plaque is plastered next to a glass balcony of Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women. A person stands behind the balcony.

Photo: Banned LGBTQ+ group strikes compromise with Yeshiva University

September 23, 2022

Yeshiva University and an on-campus LGBTQ+ student organization reached a compromise after all university club activities were put on hold. (Sam Tu for WSN)

A female model dressed in black against a white background wears a nude Telfar bag.

Photo: Telfar pop up at Brooklyn’s Rainbow takes New Yorkers by storm

September 23, 2022

Telfar’s tote bags, specifically the “Shopping Bag,” have been recently rising in popularity. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Ella Zona, an undergraduate art major in Steinhardt, sits in her studio at the lower level of Third North. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Photo: The Application of Self: Accounts From Steinhardt’s Studio Art Department

Kate Serrano, Contributing Writer September 25, 2022

Ella Zona, an undergraduate art major in Steinhardt, sits in her studio at the lower level of Third North. (Samson Tu for WSN)

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Photo: Ranked: What is the best NYU dining hall?

Lorraine Olaya, Deputy Managing Editor September 19, 2022

(Samson Tu for WSN)

Protesters walk down University Place holding a large sign that reads “NYU owes adjuncts.” A police officer on a moped directs traffic in front of the marching protesters.

Photo: Opinion: Adjuncts need better pay now, but NYU is dragging its feet

September 19, 2022

NYU and the Adjunct Union ACT-UAW Local 7902 are in contract negotiations right now as the current contract will expire on Sept. 30. (Samson Tu for WSN)