Opinion: Bernie Sanders is best for the Democratic Party
Ellie Lerner, News and Opinions Editor
June 10, 2020
For many members of the Urban community, the 2020 presidential primaries will be the first time they are eligible to vote and decide for themselves which candidate best represents their interests and values. However, in this election cycle, the choice of Democratic nominee goes beyond the individual...
Since school shutdowns, SF students face drastically different educational experiences
Ellie Lerner, News and Opinions Editor
May 21, 2020
The Urban School of San Francisco officially closed on March 12th, and just 4 days later, Lowell High School, the largest public high school in San Francisco, shut its doors on March 16th due to Covid-19 concerns. Virtual learning and assignments started up for Urban students on March 17th. Despite having...
Is coronavirus good for the environment?
Ellie Lerner, News and Opinions Editor
May 21, 2020
Images of blue skies and waterways, reports of goats taking to the streets in Wales, endangered sea turtles returning to empty beaches in Eastern India, macaque monkeys traversing through Lopburi, Thailand, and coyotes venturing into new areas of San Francisco have attracted media attention across the...
Editorial: It’s time for Urban’s absence policy to align with its values and public image
Ellie Lerner, News and Opinions Editor
December 3, 2019
On September 20th, the Urban School posted eleven photos of Urban students protesting alongside thousands of other Bay Area students at the San Francisco Climate Strike on the Urban School Instagram account. Despite the school’s well-earned reputation for student activism, these Instagram posts are...
An industry in crisis: exploring the truth behind recycling
Ellie Lerner, Editor of News and Opinions
October 24, 2019
Black bin, green bin, and blue bin; a wrapper here and an orange peel there. In the midst of a nationwide recycling crisis, it might be time to revisit our approach to waste sorting. Until recently, American consumers have not had to face the repercussions of their recycling habits. For the past ...
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