Originally published in Synapse on March 15, 1990.

Each morning, I rise — Odysseus at sea, The horizon shifts, but the Sirens tempt me. On the bird’s eye — past the haze. No feast, no whisper, no fleeting song, Can pull me from where I belong. I burn ...

To all the recreational runners, or hobby joggers (and I use this term in a non-derogatory manner), who run not for the pursuit of excellence, but simply as a means to an end, I am telling you, ...

Are red pandas bears or raccoons? This question intrigues many animal-lovers and scientists alike. Regardless, their population keeps decreasing at dangerous rates and their estimated population as ...

Originally published in Synapse on March 2, 1973. UC President Charles Hitch said last week the Federal Budget is “more bad ...

The change from jungle to mountain is abrupt like an unexpected trauma that disconnects us from heart, body, mind, spirit... I am learning to live in the moment. To remain in the now. To indulge the ...

Originally published in Synapse on February 17, 1965. As a result of recent action on the part of The Regents and consultation with student and faculty groups, Chancellor Saunders has designated ...

When Southwest Airlines canceled system-wide flights during the 2022 winter holidays, stranded passengers sleeping in airport hallways made headlines. The scenes were eerily reminiscent of something ...

I walked in the cold ocean water, as usual, to wake up my feet and lighten up the tension. Circulation is a wonderful thing, so is Courage, and so is Patience. Surfers are coming by at this golden ...