All It Takes is a Walk with Kali: Irular Sunrise Snake Walk Experience September 19, 2023Lily OrtizOn the day of the snake walk, I was up before the sun preparing myself and a bag full of... Student Life
Healing Cycles of Institutional Harm with Indigenous Wisdom September 19, 2023Giselle Pérez-AguilarAs a 32-year-old Indigihood femme, several physical injuries and inflammatory conditions have taken toll on my mental and spiritual health. Social Justice
This Date in UCSF History: The Housing Crisis September 19, 2023Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on Sept. 16, 1996.] Summer is supposed to be relaxing and free from stress. Quite the... Student Life
Pushing Back Against Credentialism September 12, 2023Finn BlackThis past year, UCSF’s School of Nursing quietly stopped accepting applicants to the master’s entry program in nursing (MEPN), a... Social Justice
Reflections on the Past — Colorism, Self-Doubt, and Resiliency September 12, 2023Wynton SimsClinton is a small town with around 25,000 people. It is around 53% White and 40% Black, a pretty good... Social Justice
Welcome Back! September 12, 2023Cindy OwWelcome back to Synapse’s 68th year of publication! In the past year, UCSF has slowly moved towards a new normal... Student Life
This Date in UCSF History: Stay Healthy on a Student's Budget September 12, 2023Synapse[Originally published on Sept. 13, 2007.] Student life is hard. Long hours and stressful exams can take a toll on... Student Life
UCSF’s First Zine Fair Opens June 9 June 2, 2023Xiaochen ZhongThe UCSF Intrinsic Value of Art Series (IVAS) invites the UCSF community and the public to the first-ever UCSF Zine...
Students Of Color Face Invisible Extra Hurdle To Achieving Success May 30, 2023Nicolas Alexander Herrera CevallosI’ve been told my whole life, the only reason you got into UCLA is that you’re Latino, the only reason... Social Justice
This Date in UCSF History: Fiery Med Grad Speech Highlights Failings May 30, 2023Synapse[Originally published on June 5, 1980.] Speaking before faculty, jubilant graduates and proud families, Melanie Daumont criticized medical education for... Social Justice
New UCSF Housing To Open This Summer May 30, 2023Robert HoodAcademe at 198, a new housing community at 198 McAllister Street, is set to open this summer, providing additional housing... News
This Date in UCSF History: Too Many Specialists, Too Little Diversity in Health Professions May 23, 2023Synapse[Originally published on May 22, 1997.] A report by UCSF researchers released last week says there are too many specialists... Academic
This Date in UCSF History: Beyond Vietnam May 16, 2023Synapse[Written by Dr. Toan Truong while interning in medicine at UCSF and published in Synapse on May 17, 1990.] The... Opinion
Primary Care May 9, 2023Nina EscuetaOur first visit nearly brings you to tears. I hand you a diabetes diagnosis. One full point too high on... Student Life