For decades, economists have asked how to end poverty? Microloans can have a huge impact. Microloans supply impoverished communities with capital that they would not have access to otherwise. Typically, microloans are targeted at women and their families. This supports … Read More
Author Archives: Zeli Grey
Lick’s New Building opens space for 21st Century Learning
When this year’s freshman and sophomores walk into Lick as juniors and seniors they will walk into the front entrance of Lick’s transformed new main building. The transformation of 755 Ocean Avenue is scheduled to begin in June of 2017 … Read More
Girls Again Strong Force on L-W’s Co-ed Wrestling Team
This winter season, girls’ wrestling has been revived by a host of new female wrestlers. This year’s squad is more balanced between boys and girls than ever before. This year’s roster has five freshman girls who joined the team for … Read More
Playing High: The Danger of Drugs for Athletes
How does the United States’ professional sports community regulate not only the use of performance-enhancing drugs, but also the dangers of recreational drugs? In the 1970s baseball was undergoing a transformation; the game was transitioning from the traditional good boy’s … Read More
Varsity Girls Tennis – Quest for the BCL Title
In the past two years, Lick-Wilmerding Girls Varsity Tennis has won back to back BCL championships. Last year they had a team of eleven seniors and six captains, this year they have three captains and eighteen players; eight of whom … Read More
Pop-up Shops: Marketing Strategy for New and Old Businesses
San Francisco is home to many shopping malls, department stores, and global chains, but in recent years, has also been a hub for temporary pop-up businesses. These shops typically exist in a location from one day to one year. Some … Read More