The Urban Legend

Boys varsity basketball team crushes Leadership High School in home opener

Cody Siler, Staff Writer • December 5, 2012

Urban’s boys varsity basketball team cruised to its second victory of the season on Friday, Nov. 30, boosting its record to 2-0 with a decisive win over Leadership High School. “We were pretty confident...

Superstorm Sandy’s impact on East Coast “horrendous”; Red Cross collecting donations

Mara Pleasure, Staff Writer • November 14, 2012

With the East Coast just beginning the winter storm season, the most populated area in the United States is still recovering from the destruction and cost of superstorm Sandy. As of Oct. 29, Sandy had...

Urban students to celebrate Diwali; Hindu New Year marks start of holiday season

Tessa Petrich • November 14, 2012

The holidays are here: Diwali, a winter festival on the Hindu calendar, takes place this week. “Diwali is our Christmas and New Year,” said Karan Desai (’15), who is Hindu and will be celebrating...

Bay Counties League West championship meet yields respectable finish for boys, girls

Eli Dinkelspiel, Staff Writer • November 9, 2012

The cross-country team's Bay Counties League - West season ended Nov. 2 as the boys and girls ran to fourth and fifth place finishes, respectively. Although the teams failed to bring banners back...

Urban’s cross-country teams grapple with grads leaving, set goals for season

Jacob Winick, Staff Writer • October 13, 2012

After losing over a third of its senior runners, this year’s cross-country team will be challenged with piecing together a roster fast enough to maintain Urban’s strong running tradition and to bring...

Urban School team captains offer outlook on spring sports

Jenna Waldman • February 23, 2012

With the end of winter only four weeks away, Urban athletes already are preparing for spring. Below, Blues captains offer outlooks for their teams. Baseball – Albie Brown (’12) For...