The Urban Legend

Men are struggling: what it is and what we can do about it

Oliver Yeaman, News Editor • February 28, 2024

In the United States, 80% of suicides are committed by men, making suicide the second most common cause of death for American men under 45. Worldwide, a man kills himself every 60 seconds. Men are less...

The Optimist

Oliver Yeaman, News Editor • December 9, 2023

What are you grateful for? “Everyone can make me smile, so I’ve been living a very happy life.” -Jake Rodriguez ‘24 “The little things. I saw a butterfly on the way to school and the sun...

Urban flunked the citizenship test. What does it mean?

Oliver Yeaman, Staff writer • May 2, 2023

All applicants for citizenship in the United States are required to pass a 10-question citizenship test on the basics of American history and government. A score of 60 percent is required, and 96.1 percent...

Quizlet+: The quarrel for quality

Oliver Yeaman, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023

Quizlet is a crucial part of student life, as it makes the creation and use of study sets easier for students across the globe. Over 85 percent of Urban students use Quizlet according to a recent survey,...

What color is your Bugatti? Pipeline into the manisphere

Oliver Yeaman, Staff writer • February 6, 2023

What is a pipeline? Millions of teenagers flock to social media sites every day seeking entertainment, socialization and validation. However, influencers frequently prey on that validation that many...