Catching the Sunrise October 31, 2021Pahnia VangBreathe, and let go.Another week, you got this. Keep it up. You can do it.It will be a great day... Arts & Culture
Happy Pride! October 31, 2021Rachel Rock[Third place winner in the Synapse Storytelling contest personal essay category.] Happy Pride! I’m writing this with a literal rainbow... Student Life
Haiti’s Earthquake: The Need for Trauma-Informed Care, Part One October 31, 2021Woodger FaugasOne of the most cataclysmic events in the 21st century has a guttural, sonic signature. Burying more than 316,000 Haitians... Social Justice
This Date in UCSF History: The Fascinating World of Forensic Medicine October 31, 2021Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on November 6, 2003.] What comes to your mind when you hear the words “forensic medicine?”... Science
In The Heights October 25, 2021Hannah SansUCSF has been a sight for many historic events: public health emergencies like the HIV/AIDS pandemic, social movements like White... Arts & Culture
Doll House October 25, 2021Manuella DjomaleuMirror Need I scream even with this coat, you refuse to see me. my sweet alto Arts & Culture
Is This a Graduate Student? October 25, 2021Natalie WhitisI have made a terrible mistake. I’m writing this to you, the readers of UCSF Synapse, to warn you against... Humor
UC Regents Refuse to Recognize Student Researcher Union October 16, 2021Natalie WhitisUniversity of California Regents are refusing to acknowledge a union that graduate student researchers across the UC system have voted... News
Uyghurs Suffering Horrific Healthcare Violations October 12, 2021Sarah SiddiquiHuman rights activists have been shocked down to their core as they received proof of the Chinese government’s horrific removal... Social Justice
Bi-Rite Interview Part II: Earth Conscious Cooking and Sustainable Soft Serves October 10, 2021Rachel RockStella BelonwuToday, I continued the conversation with Rachel Kiichli (RK) the Senior Marketing + Community Manager at the Bi-Rite Family of... Food
This Date in UCSF History: Examining Race’s Impact on Medicine October 10, 2021Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on October 19, 2006.] What does the term “race” mean? Is it a social construct or... Social Justice
On Becoming 'Immortal,' Despite the Odds October 10, 2021Woodger Faugas[This submission earned Woodger Faugas first place in the Storytelling Contest personal essay category.] Imagine finding yourself: the center of... Arts & Culture
Meet Bi-Rite, the Green Market, Part One October 10, 2021Rachel RockStella BelonwuThanksgiving is almost upon us, bringing a warm reminder of friendly neighbors and the earth’s bounty. And, indeed, every day... Food
This Date in UCSF History: Prof Claims Rape Stats Inflated, Gets Pushback October 9, 2021Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on October 10, 1991.] UC Berkeley Professor Neil Gilbert’s article, “The Phantom Epidemic of Sexual Assault,”... Social Justice
Third of November October 9, 2021Victoria Turner[First place for the Storytelling Contest photography category.] This picture was taken a few months before the 2020 US presidential... Arts & Culture