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

Various European landmarks in France and Italy. Illustration Credit: Loki Olin

Expectations and equity: Urban’s Eurotrip culture

Clementine Daniel, Staff Writer June 1, 2019

Eurotrips have been an unspoken cornerstone of the post-graduation experience for countless past Urban students. Many see it as a time for them to experience the world and spend time with their high school...

The new Warriors stadium, Chase Center, under construction on September 21, 2018

San Francisco awaits the opening of new Warriors stadium

Wes Peters, Staff Writer May 18, 2019

On September 15, 2015, the owners of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors announced plans to build their dream arena, which will be situated in San Francisco, across the bay from their current home in Oakland,...

Line art from the 2018-2019 Yeti. Illustration by Kian Nassre, Web Editor

Posters, traditional Chinese dancing, and a political prisoner: investigating Shen Yun’s religious connections

Zoe Lusk, Caboose editor May 10, 2019

You’ve seen the ads. For most San Franciscans, the words “Shen Yun” summon images of the inescapable pastel posters. This year’s advertisements, which feature a serene woman leaping with arms outstretched...

Results of survey taken between Jan 15 and 18 of 73 Urban students regarding the athletic credits system.
By Kian Nassre, Web Editor

Students weigh in on Urban Athletic Credit system

Sydney Riemer, Staff Writer March 28, 2019

With 26 competitive teams and a wide range of physical activities that occur during class periods and after school, sports are an integral part of the Urban experience. According to Urban’s website,...

Amazon Go store on 300 California St., San Francisco.
By Lena Bianchi, Design Editor.

No more cashiers: Amazon Go is changing the way we shop

Lena Bianchi, Design Editor February 28, 2019

Most of the time, grabbing an item off the shelf of a grocery store and walking right out the door without checking out, is stealing. However, at Amazon Go, this is the only way to purchase items. Amazon...

Interior of a thrift store on Haight street. By Ellie Lerner, staff writer.

Green is the new black: thrifting could be the answer to fast fashion pollution

Ellie Lerner, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

This December, the Urban school Green Team hosted a school clothing swap in which Urban students donated clothes and were able to choose items to add to their wardrobe from one another’s donations. “The...

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