The Urban Legend

Opinion: Netflix has lost its chill

Eliot Solomon, Features and Multimedia Editor • March 14, 2023

With Netflix’s loss in subscriber growth throughout 2022, the streaming service is making changes to entice possible subscribers and increase revenue. Instead of prioritizing high-quality original content...

Opinion: Stop complaining about school, you signed up for this

Lochlain Steere, Editor in Chief, Creative • April 26, 2022

During the fall trimester, I heard students complaining about their workloads more than I ever had in my three years at Urban. Understandably, the transition back to fully in-person school was challenging...

Opinion: San Francisco’s District Attorney recall is a fear campaign

Simon Hereford, Features editor • October 7, 2021

Although District Attorney Chesa Boudin has been in office for under two years, he has already become one of the most controversial political figures in San Francisco's history. Critics of the district...

Student body split on returning to in-person school

Ben Katznelson, Opinions Editor • October 19, 2020

The realities of COVID-19 have raised many questions about the future of Urban, with regard to how long our schooling will remain virtual and whether we should push for a return to normalcy. Such uncertainties...

Opinion: College Athletes Deserve to be Paid

Loki Olin, Features Editor • February 5, 2019

“No one is bigger than the game.” The age-old adage serves as a reminder of humility for aspiring basketball players around the world, and the saying holds true for most athletes. However, an exception...

Midterm Madness Part I: What’s Going On

Kian Nassre, Web Editor • October 17, 2018

In light of the upcoming midterm elections, I will be writing a series of articles explaining various aspects of the election season. Part I will inform readers on several key issues that have defined...