The Urban Legend

A rundown of anti-drag legislation in the United States

Simon Hereford, News Editor • May 3, 2023

Sweeping anti-drag legislation has been introduced across the United States banning or restricting drag performances. For example, Tennessee and Arkansas both successfully passed laws restricting...

Inked up at Urban

Simon Hereford, News Editor • February 6, 2023

A tattoo is a piece of art that you’re forever making a part of your body. Every tattoo has a story behind it and inspiration behind the art. Some people’s tattoos have deep and personal meanings,...

What the fung is an NFT?

Simon Hereford, Features editor • March 3, 2022

NFT’s have taken the internet by storm over the past year and have quickly become the focus of a cultural confusion mainly surrounding what an NFT actually is. Currently, NFTs of everything from drawings...

Recipes Chef David is thankful for

Simon Hereford, Features editor • November 18, 2021

Urban’s own Chef David shares his Thanksgiving favorites and reflects on what the holiday means to him. “Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because families [and] friends can get together and be...

Opinion: San Francisco’s District Attorney recall is a fear campaign

Simon Hereford, Features editor • October 7, 2021

Although District Attorney Chesa Boudin has been in office for under two years, he has already become one of the most controversial political figures in San Francisco's history. Critics of the district...

Has Biden followed through with key campaign promises?

Simon Hereford, Staff Writer • May 10, 2021

President Biden promised his first 100 days would be historic, but as the clock ticks down, where does he stand on key initiatives? Coronavirus vaccine and relief One of President Biden’s most...