Synapse plays the vital role of strengthening the fabric of a widely-dispersed campus community by providing news about University of San Francisco California, and in particular, student life, that cannot be found anywhere else. Students who read Synapse benefit from reading a high-quality publication that reinforces a sense of community and school spirit. Students who work at the newspaper also benefit by learning a variety of skills that will assist them later in their health science careers, including organizing their thoughts to tell a good story, writing in a clear and concise manner, and executing on deadline.