Despite his childhood dreams of being a biomedical engineer and investigating disease outbreaks in Hazmat suits, Head of School Quinton P. Walker says he was always destined to stay in a school. “I think...
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, schools around the world are facing challenges with creating guidelines for AI usage in their classrooms. A study from earlier this year conducted...
On Sept. 19, the CDC officially voted to remove the COVID-19 vaccine from its list of recommended vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women. The change is part of the Trump Administration’s Make...
Urban’s fourth head of school, Dan Miller, led Urban’s response to a global pandemic, the writing of a new strategic plan for the school’s future and the opening of a performing arts building. Now,...
On April 21, Pope Francis passed away in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta at age 88. Known for his humble demeanor, the first Latin American pope left a legacy of advocating for marginalized and poor communities. Born...
Drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of death for young people aged 15 to 20 in the United States. For Urban students living in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, the message “Don’t...
Nationally, as of 2023, 22.5% of high school students work jobs. Due to San Francisco having one of the highest minimum wages in the country at $19.18, the city’s job market is both desirable and crowded,...
As audience members watch performers during Urban theater productions, they may not think about the people controlling the spotlight or managing sound effects. These people are members of tech crew, the...
Receptionists Kristina and Erika Tavisora and security guard Patrick Kong are among the first people you see as you walk into Urban. Maybe you’re answering Kristina’s trivia question, chatting with...
Animal welfare, environmental concern and disliking the taste of meat: These are the top reasons why almost one-third of respondents said they had followed a vegetarian diet for more than two months, according...
On July 23, American Eagle Outfitters released a video ad campaign for their new line of jeans, which quickly garnered backlash online. Featuring actress Sydney Sweeney, the ad centered around the jeans...
Push-up bras, sports bras or no bras at all — for many Urban students, bras are more than just a clothing choice. They are tied to self-expression, social norms and femininity. Lucy Cervarich ’28...
Snapchat’s Snap Map feature makes surveilling friends, classmates and strangers accessible with the click of a button. In a world where widespread location sharing has become the norm — with 65% of...
After multiple musical numbers, some sexually repressed church ladies, a speech by a tyrannical king with tiny hands and a sketch about a polycule of DND dice, the curtain closed on Killing My Lobster’s...
Students commonly attend Outside Lands (OSL), BottleRock and other music festivals close to the Bay Area. Festivals can be fun and memorable, yet many students acknowledge that there can be inaccessible...
The Golden State Valkyries sold out every home game in the 2025 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) season, from their season opener on May 16 to their final game on Sept. 17. Fans arrive...
Athletic trainer Hannah Oyedeji began her part-time job at Urban in 2022, working after school to help student-athletes recover from injuries to ensure that they can safely resume sports. Oyedeji...
On July 1, Spanish football club Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Real Madrid) signed soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé, making him one of the highest-paid athletes in the world with a new annual salary of $16.2...
Since President Donald Trump took office in January, comedians and politicians alike have been poking fun at his administration. Now, after news of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assasination was...
Jumping into the San Francisco Bay without a wetsuit can feel a little bit like a punishment at first — especially during the winter, when the water temperature can drop as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit....
During my term of Service Learning 11, I discovered that students come in with a variety of attitudes toward the class. While some consistently contributed to in-class discussions, others littered group...
As a sophomore, I have been told by advisers that I should not be worried about college yet, and that I have time to get answers about the college admissions process later. However, college doesn’t always...
Every moment we spend glued to our phones on school premises is a moment we could have spent forming real connections with classmates or pursuing individual creativity. Our brains are melting into our...
Have you ever wondered what your grade dean is listening to when their office door is closed and their blinds are drawn? Well, the grade deans’ fall playlist, featuring five to six tracks selected by...
As a small private school nested in the Haight-Ashbury area, Urban students have developed idiosyncratic mannerisms reflective of such an environment. One such manifestation is in the vernacular used in...