Humans of UCSF: Staying Motivated April 19, 2020Lauren TonWhat are you doing during the COVID-19 isolation order? As we are all learning to adapt to remote learning, I... Student Life
Humans of UCSF: Find Joy March 26, 2020Nina EscuetaDuring the COVID-19 isolation order I’ve been… Finding ways to volunteer remotely, lots of facetime and Netflix party calls, keeping... Student Life
This Date in UCSF History: Angela Davis Speaks Out March 15, 2020This story was originally published in Synapse on March 15, 1984. The women’s movement in this country must be broadened... Social Justice
This Date in UCSF History: PR and the Pill March 6, 2020Originally published in Synapse the UCSF student newspaper on March 10, 1981. “Ten Year Study Reassesses Risks of Oral Contraceptive...
Appointment at Tank Hill March 6, 2020Victoria TurnerTank Hill is a short, steep walk from Parnassus campus. While studying for the qualifying exam in my PhD program... Arts & Culture
Nephew February 17, 2020Joseph KidaneWelcome innocent. Born into this world from the warm abyss that was once your only home. Virgin sensations inundated with... Arts & Culture
This Date in UCSF History: No on Prop 22 February 15, 2020SynapseIf you need more persuasion to get to the polling booth, Proposition 22, also known as the Knight Initiative, should...
This Date in UCSF History: Can Love Win? February 8, 2020SynapseOriginally published on February 11, 2010. Is love possible between two people with opposing political views? New York City held...
Paused February 8, 2020Ninad BhatSeated in plain sight he is invisible The passersby halt for a moment to note That something might be there... Arts & Culture
Patient Report (an excerpt) February 3, 2020Abel Rivas******* is a 50-year-old *******-speaking WOMAN, Present in the EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. Immigrant from El Salvador. Arts & Culture
Closing The Cut January 30, 2020Hansen DengWith one hand pressed over the gash above my left eye in an effort to provide some hemostasis, I hurriedly... Health
This Date in UCSF History: Honoring Black History Month January 30, 2020SynapseEditor's note: To honor February as Black History Month, Synapse offers "snapshots" of significant dates in African-American history.
This Date in UCSF History: Thoughts on the Impeachment January 22, 2020“I don’t think his personal problems should be a reason to remove him from office. It doesn’t represent high crimes... News
Choices January 22, 2020Ninad BhatThey tell us we have options innumerable An unseen multiple choice test, and even Better - we do the grading... Arts & Culture
This Date in UCSF History: Groups Protest Aftermative Action Decision January 14, 2020Originally published on January 20, 1977. Student and labor groups, anticipating the possible effect of the Bakke decision on minority... News