Mstyslav Chernov/UnFrame Best of the Storytelling Contest ListenListen to the rhythm of the Bang bang bang, To the sounds and the dance of this Din March 28, 2023 Nina EscuetaSchool of Medicine Social Justice
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
Doll House October 25, 2021Manuella DjomaleuMirror Need I scream even with this coat, you refuse to see me. my sweet alto Arts & Culture
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
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
Invisible Heroes October 3, 2021Sami JelousiI grew up with a passion for stories and storytelling. This was in large part due to my grandfather’s influence... Student Life
The Cost of Being Constantly Available September 28, 2021Victoria Turner[Victoria Turner’s submission won first place in the Storytelling Contest’s science writing category.] As the pressures and restrictions of 2020... Science
Batteries September 20, 2021Ninad BhatNinad Bhat’s “Batteries” is the winner of the Synapse Storytelling Contest Creative Writing category. The poem introduces an everyday, offhand... Arts & Culture
Honoring Creative Talent at UCSF September 11, 2021SynapseThe results are in! Our judges have awarded the 12 best submissions to the Synapse Storytelling Contest by talented UCSF... Arts & Culture
Conservatory of Flowers April 26, 2021Punam PatelA spontaneous nighttime stroll through Golden Gate Park, led me to seeing the Conservatory of Flowers for the first time.Beautifully... Arts & Culture