The Urban Legend

Spotlight on the San Francisco Girls Chorus, through the eyes of Urban School of San Francisco students

Zoe Pleasure, staff writer • April 11, 2010

An inside look at the commitment and rewards of the San Francisco Girls Chorus.

Contraception Technology Conference sheds light on media’s impact on teens

Sabrina Werby, Health writer • April 11, 2010

"Jersey Shore." "Glee." "Sixteen and Pregnant." "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." If you have seen any of these television shows or movies, you probably think you know a thing or two about sex, pregnancy and contraception. And...

Multitasking a common practice among Urban School students, teens, and our generation

Sarah Maccabee, staff writer • April 11, 2010

When does the Internet actually begin to inhibit the aid it is meant to provide? Is it possible to multitask online and produce a high caliber of work? Do students feel multitasking has become a necessity during work? The Legend asks Urban students and others about multitasking at school and at home.

Model United Nations teaches students to appreciate the United Nations

Adrienne von Schulthess, Opinions Editor • April 11, 2010

It’s criticized around the world. People say that it is ineffective and outmoded; the U.S. government says it is corrupt and not deserving of financial support without steps toward reform. Yet...

Urban School holds bake sales for Haiti relief

Emily Wen, staff writer • April 8, 2010

Immediately after the devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Haiti on Jan. 12, Urban jumped into action by planning a variety of fundraisers. Simone Hudson and Hannah Gorman organized a bake sale, the...

Urban School’s Month of Understanding assembly dwells on home

Emily Wen, staff writer • April 1, 2010

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Month of Understanding, Urban's MultiCulti Team hosted an assembly around the theme of "home."