Justice-Driven Journalism
[In this series, past editors-in-chief reflect on their time leading the paper.] I was a member of the the Synapse editorial board from 1982 to 1985, serving for three years as the editor -in-chief.
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...
Love Cannot Be Silent
This encouraging message adorned the museum courtyard of Golden Gate Park in the midst of the Black Lives Matter protests...
This Date in UCSF History: A Purpose Revisited
[Originally published on February 5, 2009.] Last month we honored the birth of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King...
This Date in UCSF History: A Modern Day ‘Underground Railroad’ Strategy
[Originally published on January 26, 1995.] On Jan. 20, Joseph E. Marshall, a founder and executive director of the Omega...
Uneasy About My Vaccination Privilege
I’m young, healthy, and not a frontline worker, but I’ve gotten a COVID-19 vaccine. While some may see nothing wrong...