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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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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!

All content by Samson Tu
The exterior of the Manhattan Detention Complex. A skyway bridge connects both sides of the brown building. On the ground below, cars are parked in parking spots marked with yellow lines on the right side, and a van with the New York Police Department logo and the text “NYCD Correction” on the back is parked on the left side.

Photo: Opinion: Anti-Asian hate crimes are not a reason to bolster policing

March 10, 2022

The Manhattan Detention Complex is located at 125 White St. in the heart of Chinatown. With the frequency of hate crimes against Asian Americans on the rise in New York, some are...

Following the recent string of campus assaults, the Department of Campus Safety has added lights under the scaffolding near the Leonard N. Stern School of Business. The department is also in the midst of adding  nine new security cameras east of Washington Square Park. (Staff Photo by Samson Tu)

Photo: Editor’s Note: Spring break reads

Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2022

Following the recent string of campus assaults, the Department of Campus Safety has added lights under the scaffolding near the Leonard N. Stern School of Business. The department...

A masked student sits in an NYU common room area. She is surrounded by tables, chairs and a foosball table.

Photo: Opinion: NYU, do not lift the mask mandate

March 9, 2022

Following new COVID-19 guidance, NYU has stated that it will re-evaluate its mask mandate policy after Spring Break. However, the removal of the policy would put immunocompromised...

The storefront of Newsbar at 107 University Place. The door is open and people are seated outside. Others walk past the cafe.

Photo: People-telling

March 7, 2022

Newsbar is a coffee shop located at 107 University Place. “People-telling” is more than just procrastination — it is a pastime, a guilty pleasure and an avenue for imagination....

TacoVision is a Mexican restaurant located at 244 E 53rd St. (Staff Photo By Samson Tu)

Photo: The best places for bottomless brunch around NYU

Roshni Raj, Culture Editor March 4, 2022

TacoVision is a Mexican restaurant located at 244 E 53rd St. (Staff Photo By Samson Tu)

V Spot Express is located at 12 St. Marks Place. (Staff Photo by Samson Tu)

Photo: From chicharrón to cashew-based mac ‘n’ cheese: The ultimate list of vegan restaurants around NYU

Juliana Guarracino and Gabby Lozano January 24, 2022

V Spot Express is located at 12 St. Marks Place. (Staff Photo by Samson Tu)

The downtown location of Peacefood Café is located at 41 E. 11th St. (Staff Photo by Samson Tu)

Photo: A guide to NYU’s spring 2022 reopening policies

Abby Wilson, Deputy News Editor January 24, 2022

The downtown location of Peacefood Café is located at 41 E. 11th St. (Staff Photo by Samson Tu)