[Originally published in Synapse on March 15, 1984.] The women’s movement in this country must be broadened to address issues...

To all the recreational runners, or hobby joggers (and I use this term in a non-derogatory manner), who run not...

[Originally published in Synapse on March 15, 1990.] We live in an exciting time. Throughout the world, walls we once...

The change from jungle to mountain is abrupt like an unexpected trauma that disconnects us from heart, body, mind, spirit...

[Originally published in Synapse on March 2, 1973.] UC President Charles Hitch said last week the Federal Budget is “more...

SAM: Why should I be the one to back down? Jamie knows very well that I am right. There is...

[Originally published in Synapse on February 26, 2009.] For anyone possessing a shred of fairness, reading about Reconstruction, America’s attempt...

6 feet off the ground but 60 feet beneath the crown

[Originally published in Synapse on February 17, 1965.] As a result of recent action on the part of The Regents...

Fresh from the gardens, the winter rose came Blissfully pure, innocence to blame Budding from the ground with its darkened...

[Originally published in Synapse on February 10, 2009.] Last month we honored the birth of civil rights leader Dr. Martin...

Surgery — one of the three primary treatment options for cancer, alongside radiation and chemotherapy — had always been a...

[Originally published in on February 7, 2013.] Welcome to the Year of the Snake! Snake is the yin to last...

Have you ever noticed how a waterfall falls? Spirits of glacial spittle traverse towards the earth at different rates.

[Originally published in Synapse on January 29, 2004.] A critically ill man who is infected with TB sits at home...