Mind Game November 4, 2025Maria KleinI've captured the essence of an intrinsic part of me. ADHD. My behavior is reckless I'm fun, dangerous Poetry
This Date in UCSF History: Taking to the Streets November 4, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on November 3, 2011.] The Embarcadero was full of bicycles and bikers on Friday night as...
War of One October 28, 2025Arren Chavez Ramsey[Third place Storytelling Contest winner for poetry.] Rhythmic steps on concrete matching the beat of the music thrumming in my... Poetry
This Date in UCSF History: What's Your Look? October 28, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on Oct. 25, 2001.] Once again, the year approaches the end of October, which along with...
I Left My Heart in San Francisco October 21, 2025Nick Fiorentino[Second place Synapse Storytelling Contest winner for poetry.] As I step across the bay, Wond’ring if those golden days Were... Poetry
This Date in UCSF History: Homophobia Is a Medical Issue October 21, 2025Synapse[ Originally published in Synapse on October 22, 1998.] Last week, the country confronted the death of Matthew Shepard, the... Social Justice
Love trio October 14, 2025Ziqian FengYesterday It’s a choice to trust and love But God trust in what, whom, when? how to love ? and... Poetry
This Date in UCSF History: Medical Breakthroughs Earn Nobel October 14, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on October 12, 2000.] Three winners of the Nobel Prize in medicine were announced in Stockholm... Medicine
In the Age of AI: What Makes Us Human? Lessons from Timeless Tales October 14, 2025Ashel Chelsea DsouzaFables written centuries ago still echo in the present — quietly, powerfully — reminding us of what it means to... Opinion
This Date in UCSF History: New Standards Aim to Improve Science Education in State Schools October 7, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on Oct. 10, 2017.] New science education standards approved by the State Board of Education will... Academic
Patient Encounter Note October 7, 2025Saffanat Sumra[Second place winner of the Synapse Storytelling Contest for non fiction.] S: Subjective. “June” is a 79-year-old woman with a... Medicine
At Night, the Wake (After Alice Notley) September 30, 2025Halle Young[First place winner of the Synapse Storytelling Contest for poetry.] Even now, the wake I forget the waves or I... Poetry
The Barbie Dreamhouse September 30, 2025Michelle SeelerYoung girls are seeing more Barbie dolls on shelves with careers ranging from scientists, future leaders, and astronauts, and imagining... Opinion
This Date in UCSF History: Minority Numbers Climb Dramatically September 30, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on September 25, 1986.] In a dramatic reversal of last year’s disappointing showing, the School of... Social Justice