The Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity held a three-day nonviolent protest in California’s Central Valley from Sept. 26 to 28. Attendees held signs, banners and sculptures as they danced and marched....
The first United States government shutdown in seven years ran from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12. Each year, government officials review bills to decide how to distribute the federal budget. However, when Congress...
After 10 weeks of long rehearsals and late nights, Urban’s fall production, “Macbeth,” opened on Nov. 12 and ran for five days. “Macbeth” is a William Shakespeare classic that follows Scottish...
California’s Proposition 50, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act or Prop 50, passed after a hotly contested election process. More than 63% of Californians voted for the proposition in a...
Despite his childhood dreams of being a biomedical engineer and investigating disease outbreaks in Hazmat suits, Head of School Quinton P. Walker says he was always destined to stay in a school. “I think...
Hiding in cobalt bottles at convenience stores across the city — including Amal’s Deli, just a block away from Urban — lies an unregulated substance with potent opioid-like effects. Botanic Tonic’s...
On Sept. 25, American political activist Assata Shakur died at age 78 in Havana, Cuba due to health conditions and advanced age. In the late 1960s and early ’70s, Shakur’s activism for Black Liberation...
Urban’s unusual classroom names add color to the school and confound ninth graders, leaving them staring at their PCR schedule list and wondering where S309 is. However, these names were not always the...
Drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of death for young people aged 15 to 20 in the United States. For Urban students living in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, the message “Don’t...
Nationally, as of 2023, 22.5% of high school students work jobs. Due to San Francisco having one of the highest minimum wages in the country at $19.18, the city’s job market is both desirable and crowded,...
With its dazzling musical numbers and viral press tour, the “Wicked” movies have taken a prominent role in this year’s pop culture landscape. Released in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025, “Wicked: For...
Puerto Rican mega star rapper Bad Bunny will make history on Feb. 8, 2026 as the first Latin male artist to headline at the Super Bowl halftime show. While this is his first time headlining, Bad Bunny...
Through storytelling, visuals and countless unique perspectives, films have changed the way we understand the human experience. Since the start of the 21st century, filmmakers have continued to redefine...
On July 23, American Eagle Outfitters released a video ad campaign for their new line of jeans, which quickly garnered backlash online. Featuring actress Sydney Sweeney, the ad centered around the jeans...
Push-up bras, sports bras or no bras at all — for many Urban students, bras are more than just a clothing choice. They are tied to self-expression, social norms and femininity. Lucy Cervarich ’28...
Every year, more than 50 Urban student team captains help lead their respective teams to victory. Beyond calling coin tosses and talking to referees, captains help organize, motivate and energize their...
The Golden State Valkyries sold out every home game in the 2025 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) season, from their season opener on May 16 to their final game on Sept. 17. Fans arrive...
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...
Since President Donald Trump took office in January, comedians and politicians alike have been poking fun at his administration. Now, after news of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assasination was...
Jumping into the San Francisco Bay without a wetsuit can feel a little bit like a punishment at first — especially during the winter, when the water temperature can drop as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit....
During my term of Service Learning 11, I discovered that students come in with a variety of attitudes toward the class. While some consistently contributed to in-class discussions, others littered group...
As a sophomore, I have been told by advisers that I should not be worried about college yet, and that I have time to get answers about the college admissions process later. However, college doesn’t always...
Every moment we spend glued to our phones on school premises is a moment we could have spent forming real connections with classmates or pursuing individual creativity. Our brains are melting into our...
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...