Mstyslav Chernov/UnFrame
Words of Advice to My First-Year Self
This submission earned Amber Por third place in the Synapse Storytelling Contest creative writing category. I’m still figuring out the...
Mason
Ben Mansky's "Mason" won second place in the Storytelling Contest photography category.Years ago, I was walking around North Beach at...
Going Back to the Start of Today
This submission won second place in the Synapse Storytelling Contest's personal essay category.I step off the plane into the cold...
Abscission
This submission won second place in the Synapse Storytelling Contest creative writing category. Child, I lay him supine upon the...
Broken Hearts
It was my first day off after a string of emergency department shifts as sub-intern, and I was sad. I...
They Tell Me 'Go Home'
This submission earned Nina Escueta the first place winner of the Storytelling Contest's creative writing category. Mangoes, ripe and green...
The Power of Overlearning
When you want to learn something new, the first order of business is practice. After putting in some effort, you...
My Best Friend
This submission by Lena Alazzeh entry won second prize in the 2019 Synapse Storytelling Contest photography category.They always tell us...
Appointment at Tank Hill
Tank Hill is a short, steep walk from Parnassus campus. While studying for the qualifying exam in my PhD program...