The Urban Legend

Celebrating Valentine’s Day at Urban and beyond

Olive Lopez, Staff Writer • February 10, 2015

Feb. 14 can be a confusing time. It can be a dreaded day for some, but for others, it’s business as usual. Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, which means that most Urban students won’t...

Joe Skiffer reflects on first trimester as Athletic Director

Alex Hoskins-Frame, Staff Writer • February 5, 2015

You might have noticed one of the huge changes that the Urban faculty has experienced this past summer: the new big man in sports, Joe Skiffer. After last year’s Athletic Director, Greg Angilly, left...

Urban basketball and soccer lose stars, hope to recoup

Alex Johnson, Staff Writer • November 7, 2013

Every sports coach, at some point in his or her career, has had to face the question that legendary country singer George Jones once sang about: “Who’s going to fill their shoes?” Fans of the...

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...

Blues boys bounce back after early loss to win consolation bracket in Cardinal Classic

Cody Siler, Staff Writer • December 11, 2012

After a tough loss to Carlmont High in overtime on Dec. 6, the Urban boys varsity basketball team rebounded with two decisive victories to finish the Cardinal Classic with a 2-1 record and win the Classic’s...

Girls varsity basketball defeats defending North Coast Section champs St. Joe’s

Aideen Murphy, Staff Writer • December 6, 2012

Urban’s girls varsity basketball demonstrated its skill and determination in a victory over the two-time North Coast Section defending champions St. Joseph Notre Dame School of Alameda by a score of...