On Monday, Jan. 27, the release of DeepSeek R1, an open-source large language model (LLM) from China, caused around $1 trillion of stock market value in artificial intelligence (AI) companies to disappear...
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Jan. 23 proposed an alternative to common abortion pills. The study showed a high rate of effectiveness. Its success sparked questions about...
This January, MultiCulti leaders hosted 15 events over more than three weeks’ worth of lunches, diving into self-defense, masculinity, beaded crafts and more. The Month of Understanding (MOU) has...
3300 Mission St., the site of a burned-down apartment building, and 3333 Mission St., a permanently closed Big Lots store, have sat empty for years. The Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center (BHNC) and the...
Since seizing control of Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban has introduced a number of laws that suppress women’s rights. The targets of these laws vary: Some affect women’s rights in the workplace and...
With more than 56% of Americans using artificial intelligence (AI) more than a few times a week, Urban has debated how AI should be used in students’ education. Camelia Perez, director of educational...
In Urban’s crowded classrooms, students share almost everything — pens, pencils, snacks and drinks — creating the perfect environment for viruses to spread. COVID-19, mononucleosis and norovirus...
California Assembly Bill 413, which took effect on Jan. 1, prohibits cars from parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk. This prohibition, known as California’s daylighting law, is...
Urban’s proximity to Golden Gate Park offers students a unique proximity to 1,017 acres of nature throughout the day. Students in the Salkind Center can look out classroom windows to see the trees of...
When scrolling through TikTok, you might encounter the term female gaze, a concept used most commonly with self-expression and in film criticism. With the hashtag #femalegaze amassing over 100,000 views...
As we approach spring, students and faculty alike turn their attention to a highly anticipated event of the school year — Urban’s annual prom. For many high schools in the United States, prom is exclusive...
Over the past four months, the mobile game Block Blast has taken Urban by storm. Sixty percent of the 90 students who participated in a recent Urban Legend survey have the Block Blast app installed on...
Acai berries are high in antioxidants, fiber, potassium and vitamin C, all of which can be beneficial to one’s health. Despite this, some health experts argue that acai bowls’ high calorie and sugar...
Asymmetrical bobs, mullets and pixies — one can see all of these styles and more on the heads of students and teachers in Urban’s halls. From natural hues and textures to fun colors and unique shapes,...
The Black Student Union (BSU) organized the PACC for Black event for Urban’s Month of Understanding (MOU). The event took place on Jan. 17 and had over 100 people in attendance to listen to jazz music...
Athletic trainer Hannah Oyedeji began her part-time job at Urban in 2022, working after school to help student-athletes recover from injuries to ensure that they can safely resume sports. Oyedeji...
On July 1, Spanish football club Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Real Madrid) signed soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé, making him one of the highest-paid athletes in the world with a new annual salary of $16.2...
According to the Athletics page of the Urban School website, roughly 300 students play sports for Urban across 33 sports teams. Since its establishment in 1966, Urban has expanded its sports program, including...
An awkward preteen navigating self-identity under the pressure of their peers’ perceptions is a timeless coming-of-age trope. Maybe you have seen it in Bo Burnham’s “Eighth Grade” or Stephen Chbosky’s...
When was the last time you picked up a book for pleasure? Was seventh grade the last time you read a romance or mystery novel? Instead of scrolling on Instagram Reels, consider opening up a book to decrease...
Voices of Incarceration (Voices) offers unique opportunities for students to make a difference in the Bay Area and beyond through a hands-on approach to learning about the carceral system. Voices is...
You may have heard the jokes — Urban’s Young Men’s Group (YMG) is just a space for male-identifying students to talk about sports, filled with sexist discourse and toxic masculinity. In reality,...
With countless news stories headlining in and outside of the United States, global political affairs can overshadow local elections. High school students must focus on local elections by serving as poll...
Have you ever wondered what your grade dean is listening to when their office door is closed and their blinds are drawn? Well, the grade deans’ fall playlist, featuring five to six tracks selected by...
As a small private school nested in the Haight-Ashbury area, Urban students have developed idiosyncratic mannerisms reflective of such an environment. One such manifestation is in the vernacular used in...
