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.
This Date in UCSF History: Campus Group Organizes for Civil Rights Protection
[Originally published on May 27, 1966.] The Committee for Independent Political Action, a recognized on-campus political organization, has announced plans...
This Date in UCSF History: Stop Glorifying the Police
[Originally published in Synapse on May 20, 1992.] In the violent aftermath of the acquittal of the officers who beat...
The Latrines
In 2019, I was camping in Death Valley and had the chance to explore the nearby base of Mount Whitney...
Students Urge UCSF to Integrate Diversity Efforts
Student organizers urged the university to take more of a lead and to integrate diversity initiatives campus-wide during last month’s...
Q&A With Goosby, Pt. 5: What the U.S. Gets Wrong
They want to preserve their part of the pie from which they make profit, not save lives as the main...
This Date in UCSF History: Women's Issues Persist
Originally published in Synapse on March 6, 2008. No matter what some may claim, the issue of gender equality has...
This Date in UCSF History: Former Surgery Resident Wins Discrimination Suit
Originally published in Synapse on March 3, 1983. In what may be a landmark case for women and minorities in...
Med Student Reflections on 'Black Men in White Coats'
As a Black male medical student passionate about increasing representation in medicine, I knew I had to tune in to...
This Date in UCSF History: UC Misses Affirmative Action Goals
Originally published in Synapse on February 16, 1984. Next week, UCSF will be sponsoring a day-long symposium, “Affirmative Action in...