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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Bloody hell, periods are difficult! A cultural examination of menstruation at Urban

Viva Wertz, Editor in Chief, Creative May 3, 2023

According to Taboo, an organization dedicated to ending period poverty through access and education, the hours of the traditional nine-to-five workday cater to male hormones and physiology. Because Urban...

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Let’s talk toxic shock syndrome

Riley Young, Staff writer May 3, 2023

Most students are aware that leaving a tampon in for over eight hours might lead to contracting a disease, but confusion lies in the details. Despite Urban’s thorough health curriculum, there are still...

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