California Press Women’s Association honors Urban journalists

Written by Madeleine May

The Californian Press Women’s Association honored five members of the Urban Legend staff and one former member in their annual awards ceremony, held this year at the Conservatory of Flowers. In an awards program held at the San Francisco Conservatory... Read more »

May 19, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News

Board of Trustees envisions new gym, auditorium for The Urban School

Written by Jenna Waldman, staff writer

Urban has great academics, committed teachers, an energetic parent association and students who don’t quit. One of the only things we’re missing: A complete campus. Though Urban’s current Gumption auditorium is uniquely Urban, it is an example... Read more »

April 16, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News

The Urban School of San Francisco’s production of The Vagina Monologues

Written by Megan Madden, staff writer

Savannah Woods ('10) performs monologue "The Woman Who Liked To Make Vaginas Happy". On April 10 and 11, The Garage Theater on Howard Street was absolutely packed. Urban’s Students for Women’s Equality and Rights (S.W.E.A.R.) put on... Read more »

April 15, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News

The Urban School’s use of slang is definitely raw

Written by Jason Cinti, staff writer

According to Oliver Klingenstein (’11), Gabe Ruimy (’11) and Adam Wolf (’11), the new slang word of the week is: “Freezie.” What does this word even mean? When asked to use it in a sentence, Klingenstein replied; “Hey dude, I am hella sweaty... Read more »

April 13, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under Features

Urban School’s faculty battle it out in March Madness bracket competition

Written by Jason Cinti, Sports writer

March was a mad time of year in the basketball world- especially for the Urban faculty who competed in a March Madness faculty bracket. This year, 21 faculty members “played for fun” in a competition without monetary bets, said Greg Angilly, Urban’s... Read more »

April 11, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Sports

Multitasking a common practice among Urban School students, teens, and our generation

Written by Sarah Maccabee, staff writer

It is a Thursday night. Caitlin Iglehart (’10) is sitting in her kitchen working studiously. In addition to trying to complete her math homework, she has “Tik Tok” by Ke$ha sounding from her laptop. “I usually only listen to music while I’m... Read more »

April 11, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Top Stories

How far are you willing to go to be eco-correct?

Written by Elizabeth Logan, Staff writer

Since the beginning of Urban, nay, since the beginning of time, man has slowly but surely destroyed Mother Earth through the use of the most satanic substance: paper (or, as it is known in Canada, demon-fiber). The ancient Egyptians, after inventing papyrus,... Read more »

April 11, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Green Planet, Humor, Opinions

Budget cuts to San Francisco schools hurt public school students

Written by Hannah Gorman, staff writer

Summer is just around the corner, and Urbanites are getting ready to wave goodbye to their teachers for just a few months. But in public schools across the state struggling to cope with the 17 billion dollars cut from the California education budget over... Read more »

April 11, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under News, Opinions, Top Stories

Urban students say eye contact promotes relationships

Written by Megan Madden, staff writer

Who are we, Urban? I have been at this school for nearly two years and I still have not spoken to all 350 of you. We have communicated in another way. We have passed in the halls, met eyes, made the conscious decision to lock irises, and then cavalierly,... Read more »

April 1, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Opinions

New French crime film shocks, delights: “Un prophète” and the new cinéma vérité

Written by Daniel Moattar

Malik El Djebena (Tahar Rahim) stands beside César Luciani (Niels Arestrup) in the yard of the French prison where they are incarcerated. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics. One of my favorite movies is Jules Dassin’s 1955 French heist thriller... Read more »

April 13, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Arts, Vibe

Spotlight on the San Francisco Girls Chorus, through the eyes of Urban School of San Francisco students

Written by Zoe Pleasure, staff writer

The San Francisco Girls Chorus, whose singers appeared in President Obama’s inauguration last winter, is a beloved institution. The Chorus has been prominent in the music world for over 30 years. The Chorus educates girls and young women ages 5-18 in... Read more »

April 11, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Arts, Top Stories

The Urban School boys varsity tennis team evolves under new coach Jason Pino

Written by Jenna Waldman, staff writer

The year before Spencer Terris (’10) was a freshman, “the uniform [of the boys varsity tennis team] consisted of tie-dyed shirts and jean shorts.” It was a good metaphor for the way that Urban’s tennis team was perceived: It was not serious, not... Read more »

April 13, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports

Urban School’s faculty battle it out in March Madness bracket competition

Written by Jason Cinti, Sports writer

March was a mad time of year in the basketball world- especially for the Urban faculty who competed in a March Madness faculty bracket. This year, 21 faculty members “played for fun” in a competition without monetary bets, said Greg Angilly, Urban’s... Read more »

April 11, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Sports

Urban School senior Christopher Khoshnevissan awarded Stanford fencing scholarship

Written by Samantha Lucas, staff writer

At Urban, fencing is not a sport we hear about often. In the last few years, however, Urban has pulled together a fencing team and class, including 13 players. Next year, Christopher Khoshnevissan (’10) will join the highly competitive Pac-10 team... Read more »

April 8, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports