This Date in UCSF History: May is Lyme Tick Disease Month May 9, 2023Synapse[Originally published on May 9, 2009.] Lyme tick disease is a cruel illness, brought on by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi... Health
How Real Is ‘The Last of Us’? UCSF Fungus Expert Weighs In May 2, 2023Cindy OwThe blockbuster HBO show, The Last of Us, uses an intriguing premise to explain the world’s post-apocalyptic setting: Ophiocordyceps unilateralis... Science
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle May 2, 2023Nina EscuetaAs we continue to celebrate the beauty of spring and explore the different Earth Month events around the city, it’s... News
When am I? May 2, 2023Gabriela CanalesWhen am I alive? The ink line separating me from my mother Smudged by nature’s thumb Student Life
This Date in UCSF History: Celebrate International Workers Day May 2, 2023Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on May 1, 1975.] A U.S.-made calendar will show that today is Loyalty Day, a time... Social Justice
Why Inclusivity is Better in Science and Journalism April 25, 2023Natalie WhitisScience journalist Ankur Paliwal has gained acclaim during his self-described zigzagging career for tenaciously campaigning for broader diversity in science... News
The Visitor April 25, 2023Sonia TargSorry, you can’t hang your hat here. So please, hold on to your headwear. Student Life
Learn Without A Brain? You Bet! April 18, 2023Cindy OwA surprise fire alarm did not stop 10 outstanding UCSF graduate student finalists from competing at the seventh annual UCSF... News
This Date in UCSF History: Poisoning the People April 18, 2023[Originally published in Synapse on April 13, 1978.] The U.S. Department of Agriculture admitted that, in conjunction with the Mexican... Health
Grief April 18, 2023Manuella DjomaleuI stumble into the room, fumbling over sensible greetings Student Life
Everything I Ever Hoped For April 11, 2023Olasina AweDreams turned to memories; Golden, like pictures in the ocean sunset; It was everything I ever hoped for Student Life
This Day in UCSF History: Nixon v. Kennedy April 11, 2023Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on April 13, 1968.] I supported Eugene McCarthy. I am now committed to Mr. Kennedy. Opinion
Tinderdating April 11, 2023Eszter KishSwipe, swipe, left-right, swipe, This one, that one, they’re all hype. Student Life
Heavens on Sunday March April 4, 2023Camille MooreWhite concrete poured poorly, The edges pink and undercooked. Arts & Culture
Summer & Winter April 4, 2023Olasina AweShe was right. I don’t know what love is I’ve seen it, and received it, but never given it Or... Arts & Culture