We are in the third year of the three-day Russian “military exercise” into Ukraine, and with the incoming American political... [Originally published in Synapse on January 29, 2004.] A critically ill man who is infected with TB sits at home... After a decade of …

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The online platform and weekly newsletter have 3,500+ subscribers. The organization includes a student as Editor in Chief who represents the news outlet throughout UCSF, and a professional journalist as Managing Editor. The roles collaborate with writers to brainstorm and discuss story ideas, help with the writing and podcasting process, …

Dec 10, 2024 · The idea of good and evil is pervasive in most of society. From fairy tales to modern day media, we...

Sep 12, 2023 · Welcome back to Synapse’s 68th year of publication! In the past year, UCSF has slowly moved towards a new normal, with many seminars and events being held in-person again. I look forward to showcasing our vibrant student life this year. While we embrace the new normal, I urge everyone to nonetheless remain vigilant and keep our community safe and healthy. My name is Cindy, and I am your new ...

As we navigate through our training to become professionals, whether that be to become physicians, scientists, nurses, or pharmacists, we mustn’t forget our human voices. “Between Degrees” is a multimedia literature and arts site partnering with Synapse to publish student works every week. Our hope is to create an online space where students will feel comfortable and proud of …

The only way forward is inward and outward; Inward through the alleys of self-doubts and ill interpretation; Outward like arms...

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May 11, 2020 · Humans of UCSF is a student-run photography and multimedia project aimed at showcasing the faces we see on campus. We want to paint a picture of the diverse experiences of the UCSF community and get a glimpse of our shared humanity. We would love to hear from you! Please reach out by emailing synapse@ucsf.edu to connect with a columnist.