This Date in UCSF History: Stop Glorifying the Police
[Originally published in Synapse on May 20, 1992.] In the violent aftermath of the acquittal of the...
The Right Dog for the Job
K9 Heroes
The Latrines
In 2019, I was camping in Death Valley and had the chance to explore the nearby base of Mount...
This Date in UCSF History: Time to Join the Twitter Flock?
Originally published in Synapse on May 14, 2009. Endorsed by Oprah, used by Obama, Twitter is an...
How to Hustle in Science Journalism
Science journalism has flooded our newsfeeds over the past year with daily stories about COVID-19...
How to Hustle in Science Journalism
Science journalism has flooded our newsfeeds over the past year with daily stories about COVID-19...
Mussel Hunters
On a sunny weekend in February, my friend met me and opened a backpack to reveal a small measuring...
This Date in UCSF History: Single Payer Q&A
Originally published in Synapse on May 6, 1999. Medical student David Schab answers some of the most...
Unlimited Chances to Win $2000 in Prizes
Conservatory of Flowers
A spontaneous nighttime stroll through Golden Gate Park, led me to seeing the Conservatory of...