Stories For Change
I served as EIC of Synapse from Fall 2016 to Summer 2019. I wanted to serve as the EIC because I’m passionate about science communication and wanted to help other students find their voice and hone their writing skills.
Grad Students Demand COLA
UCSF students at both Parnassus and Mission bay campuses came together on March 4 to rally in solidarity with UC...
This Date in UCSF History: Angela Davis Speaks Out
This story was originally published in Synapse on March 15, 1984. The women’s movement in this country must be broadened...
UCSF Holds Sit-Ins For Dismissed Grad Student Workers
In reaction to the dismissal of dozens of striking UC Santa Cruz graduate student workers on Friday Feb. 28, UCSF...
Blame Game Won't Solve Gun Violence
A dangerous trend is arising from the mass shooting epidemic we find ourselves — blaming mental illness. This scapegoating diverts...
Diversity Shout Out
The voices of UCSF stretch across all backgrounds and walks of life, and they are calling out to be heard...
Creating a More Diverse UCSF
Minority students at UCSF face a unique set of challenges that broader diversity and stronger inclusivity would go a long...
Underwater: A Reflection on Harvey, Charlottesville and America
I turned on the news and my home was underwater. Drowning. I was just back in Houston for a visit...
Increasing Awareness at UCSF
“How do you make a movement sustainable with drastic change?” Sidra Bonner is a third-year medical student, and she and...