Burnt Out
Wednesday 7pm I was lying in bed in pain Burnt out, digestive system screaming I wished I could rest or focus but I could do neither
Loneliness in the Laboratory
Once upon a time, in the bustling metropolis of Urbanville, there lived a remarkable young man named Mike.
All It Takes is a Walk with Kali: Irular Sunrise Snake Walk Experience
On the day of the snake walk, I was up before the sun preparing myself and a bag full of...
This Date in UCSF History: The Housing Crisis
[Originally published in Synapse on Sept. 16, 1996.] Summer is supposed to be relaxing and free from stress. Quite the...
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Synapse’s 68th year of publication! In the past year, UCSF has slowly moved towards a new normal...
This Date in UCSF History: Stay Healthy on a Student's Budget
[Originally published on Sept. 13, 2007.] Student life is hard. Long hours and stressful exams can take a toll on...
Primary Care
Our first visit nearly brings you to tears. I hand you a diabetes diagnosis. One full point too high on...
When am I?
When am I alive? The ink line separating me from my mother Smudged by nature’s thumb
The Visitor
Sorry, you can’t hang your hat here. So please, hold on to your headwear.
Grief
I stumble into the room, fumbling over sensible greetings