Reflecting On The Launch Of The Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic March 3, 2026Mallory ShingleAs a medical student, faculty frequently remind me that I am in a unique position. Medical students are unhindered by... Medicine
This Date in UCSF History: To Fast or Not to Fast March 3, 2026Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on March 8, 1996.] To fast or not to fast is what Ramadan is all about... Religion
The Operating Room as a Time Machine February 24, 2026Saffanat SumraFor more than a century, the operating room has quietly recorded not only what surgical culture values, but also how... Medicine
Stories For Change February 24, 2026Ariane PanzerI served as EIC of Synapse from Fall 2016 to Summer 2019. I wanted to serve as the EIC because... Social Justice
This Date in UCSF History: State of the Union February 24, 2026Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on February 17, 2010] I am writing this the day after President Obama gave his State... Politics
Saving Synapse February 17, 2026Jenny QiI first got involved with Synapse in 2012 and served as EIC 2014-15. Synapse meant a lot to me in... Communication
This Date in UCSF History: Chinese New Year: Facts and Lore February 17, 2026Synapse[ Originally published in Synapse on February 22, 1996.] Chinese New Year is a misnomer. The arrival of the same... Arts & Culture
Enduring Curiosity February 10, 2026Dr. Chelsea Young[In this series, past editors reflect on their time leading the paper.] As I looked through my old articles, a... Student Life
This Date in UCSF History: The Valentine’s Blues February 10, 2026Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on February 11, 1999.] Ever since New Year’s Day, it seems the world has been swathed... Opinion
Confession of the Eye February 3, 2026Mariana ArinoIt was late on a ‘full moon’ night in the emergency department — a phrase the ER staff used to... Medicine
This Date in UCSF History: Black History Month - A Purpose Revisited February 3, 2026Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on February 5, 2009.] Last month we honored the birth of civil rights leader Dr. Martin... Social Justice
Community First February 3, 2026Dr. Arul Thangavel[In this series, past editors-in-chief reflect on their time leading the paper.] I served as Editor-in-Chief from 2008-2009. I have... Student Life
A Brief Respite January 27, 2026Dr. Alex LeeI served as editor-in-chief of Synapse in 2002–2003. Before that, I was the food editor, which conveniently meant Synapse reimbursed... Student Life
This Date in UCSF History: Obama Reverses Abortion Gag Rule January 27, 2026Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on January 29, 2009.] President Barack Obama moved last week to reverse a U.S. policy restricting... Politics
Justice-Driven Journalism January 20, 2026Dr. Errol Lobo[In this series, past editors-in-chief reflect on their time leading the paper.] I was a member of the the Synapse... Social Justice