The Urban Legend

The School Newspaper of Urban School of San Francisco

The Urban Legend

The School Newspaper of Urban School of San Francisco

The Urban Legend

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REVIEW: Director Baz Luhrmann’s hyper, hip-hop version of “Great Gatsby” entertains, but ultimately disappoints

Jessie King Fredel, Legend staff writer May 23, 2013

Expect to be entertained. Expect a spectacle. Expect to be exhausted by the 2 hour and 22 minute run time. Expect to enjoy masterful actors skillfully maneuvering their way around each other. Expect parties...

Jessie King Fredel

April 25, 2013
Editor-in-chief (Photography)
REVIEW: Django, Lincoln offer different approaches to portrayals of race, morality, slavery

REVIEW: “Django,” “Lincoln” offer different approaches to portrayals of race, morality, slavery

Jessie King Fredel February 21, 2013

As the presidential election slowly fades from the country’s consciousness, it is replaced by another set of elections: Qwards season. “Django Unchained” and “Lincoln” are two of the most talked-about...

Pussy Riot arrested for hooliganism by Russian authorities, appeal postponed

Pussy Riot arrested for hooliganism by Russian authorities, appeal postponed

Jessie King Fredel, Staff Writer October 3, 2012

Videos of the now-infamous Russian feminist band Pussy Riot’s performance at Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ in February show three women wearing colorful balaclavas and dresses, jumping around stage,...

Screenshot of Rookie website by Jessie King Fredel

“Rookie” blogger expands empire, reaches out to girls with teen zine

Jessie King Fredel, Staff writer February 23, 2012

What does one do after becoming the 13-year-old darling of the international fashion world? For Tavi Gevinson, the logical next step was the creation of Rookie, an online magazine for teenage girls. New...

Breathe deeply: There are strategies to help high school students deal with pressure, experts say

Breathe deeply: There are strategies to help high school students deal with pressure, experts say

Jamie Friedman, Staff Writer February 2, 2012

There was not much time left in the game. His teammates were counting on him. So were his fans. Kyle Williams, a punt and kick returner for the San Francisco 49ers, was counting on himself. But he choked...

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