The Urban Legend

Death of Justice Scalia raises question of who will take his place

Zoe Meneghetti, Opinions Editor • June 7, 2016

On March 16, 2016, President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, the chief judge of the United States Court of appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, to serve as the replacement for late Justice...

Students divided over 2016 Republican presidential candidates

Zachary Ngin, Staff Writer • October 15, 2015

When asked to choose the best Republican candidate for president, Urban’s largely liberal student body reacted with indecision, honest consideration, and at times, derision. Interviews and an informal...

San Francisco Exploratorium’s new digs at Pier 15 opening today — and they’re worth visiting

Ella McLeod, Staff Writer • April 17, 2013

Missing the astronaut ice cream at the Exploratorium? Well, it’s back. After vacating its well-known habitat of 44 years at the Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium has swiftly relocated to Pier...

OPINION: Urban school alumni talk about the liberal/conservative mix in college

Hannah Berk, Staff Writer • April 10, 2013

Going to college can be a huge transition, especially if you are moving from a liberal school to a conservative one. For example, some students are asked to sign an honor code, such as the academic...

Debates serve as battlefield for GOP presidential candidates

Jonathan Baer, Staff Writer • February 11, 2012

As the nation’s attention focuses on the upcoming debate among Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul on Feb. 22, each candidate has been both the victim and victimizer when it comes...