The Urban Legend

Chess club leads a recreational revolution among Urban students

Jonathan Baer, Staff Writer • April 10, 2013

Zach Thomson (’13) patiently waits until Cody Siler (’13) moves his knight, then pounces with his queen and jolts back in his chair with a wide grid. “Checkmate!” he yells. With the arrival...

Josey Baker bakes up a storm at The Mill, new San Francisco bakery

Tessa Petrich, Staff Writer • March 27, 2013

Seed feast, dark mountain rye, country, corn kamut, walnut, black pepper Parmesan, whole wheat, apricot sage — whatever sparks Josey Baker’s interest, he makes. His bread creations are now available...

Legend staff battles over gun control

Jacob Winick and Alex Johnson, Staff writers • February 26, 2013

PRO-Restraints on gun ownership by Jacob Winick It was the kind of Christmas story nobody wanted to read. On Friday, Dec. 14, Adam Lanza, armed with his mother’s assault rifle, killed 26 people at...

REVIEW: “Django,” “Lincoln” offer different approaches to portrayals of race, morality, slavery

Jessie King Fredel • February 21, 2013

As the presidential election slowly fades from the country’s consciousness, it is replaced by another set of elections: Qwards season. “Django Unchained” and “Lincoln” are two of the most talked-about...

Beyond epic: ‘Simple but profound’ movies contend for 85th annual Oscars

Louise Newlin, Staff writer • February 21, 2013

Most years, post-nomination Oscar buzz is all about "snubs," or the deserving movies and moviemakers not honored for their work with an Oscar nomination. But while the list of nominees for the 85th...

Girls varsity basketball trounces rival University at Kezar in front of large crowd

Annakai Geshlider, Special to the Legend • January 23, 2013

Jan. 16- For the first time since the 2009-2010 season, the girls Varsity basketball team beat the University High School Devils on Jan. 17 at Kezar Pavilion. Despite a rough start, the Blues dominated...