This Date in UCSF History: Laugh. It’s Good For You

[Originally published in Synapse on December 2001.] It’s been one of those days. You lock yourself out of your car. You get into an argument with a loved one. And your neighbor’s dog mistakes your leg for a fire hydrant. What should you do?

December 9, 2025

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This Date in UCSF History: Time to Join the Twitter Flock?

May 6, 2021

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Originally published in Synapse on May 14, 2009. Endorsed by Oprah, used by Obama, Twitter is an online service that...

This Date in UCSF History: Single Payer Q&A

May 1, 2021

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Originally published in Synapse on May 6, 1999. Medical student David Schab answers some of the most commonly raised questions...

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This Date in UCSF History: Activists ‘Free’ Lab Mice

April 22, 2021

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Originally published in Synapse on April 29, 1999. Small groups of animal rights activists raided the Cell Culture Facility and...

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This Date in UCSF History: Student Housing on Treasure Island?

April 18, 2021

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[Originally published in Synapse on April 23, 1998.] The 65 students who live in UCSF’s Turk St. apartments learned to...

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This Date in UCSF History: U.S. Wants Drug Ad Reforms

April 9, 2021

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Originally published in Synapse on April 10, 1978. The content of advertisements for non-prescription, over-the-counter drugs is under close scrutiny...

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