The Urban Legend

Painting a picture of the Winter Art Show: Getting to know the artists

Reese Bassuk, Sports & Caboose Editor • February 6, 2023

Over 20 years ago, the Winter Art Show was created to allow students to create original work and experiment freely with various mediums and artistic styles. The show is designed to help students develop...

73 questions with Seth

Eliot Solomon, Staff Writer • April 26, 2022

Seth Snyder, the Educational Technology Supervisor, answers 73 questions and gives insight to his “California Coastal-Rock” style, his life in and out of Urban, and why students find him so scary. Watch...

Do students actually read the Urban Legend?

Ben Katznelson, News Editor • April 26, 2022

The Urban Legend has long been a staple of the school and is a valuable student-driven vehicle of expression and information sharing. However, on distribution day, a pattern has surfaced time and time...

Students reflect on anti-sexual violence social media movement

Zoe Sokatch, Staff Writer • May 10, 2021

On March 3, Sarah Everard, a 33-year old marketing executive, was murdered by a male police officer on her 50-minute walk home to her apartment in London. Following this tragedy, a wave of outrage swept...

57.7% of Urban students following the stay-at-home order

Callum Yeaman, Sports Editor • January 20, 2021

In accordance with Governor Gavin Newson’s restrictions, a stay-at-home order was officially implemented in San Francisco on December 6. San Franciscans are required to shelter in place and refrain from...

Urban student 2020 music rewind

Zoe Sokatch, Staff Writer • January 20, 2021

In a year like no other, full of uncertainty and hardship, music can be a reliable source of joy, comfort and escape. Many people have turned to music to get them through 2020. As the calendar turned to...