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USA Today
10 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Bryce Underwood shows strong leadership at Michigan as a top quarterback
AI-assisted summary Wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy praised Underwood's intelligence and leadership qualities. Underwood's commitment to Michigan is expected to positively impact local recruiting efforts. DETROIT -- As the first official visit weekend comes to a close, there were some Michigan football coaches who made the short road trip 45 minutes east to the SoundMind SoundBody camp at Wayne State University to check out local prospects. But it wasn't that long ago that the 2025 No. 1 overall recruit, five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood was participating in the very same camp. Just a few years removed from events such as these, Underwood has the eyes of all of college football watching him as he's set to make his college debut in a few short months. Now that spring ball has come and gone, and Underwood has completed all 15 of those practices, where is he in his development? Wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy weighs in Though he doesn't coach the quarterbacks, as a former wideout himself, Michigan offensive pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy knows the importance of having a good quarterback leading the charge. And he played with some good ones in Ann Arbor, from Tom Brady and Drew Henson to John Navarre. But the thing that impresses Bellamy the most about Underwood isn't just his cannon for an arm -- it's his brain and leadership capability. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle "He's smart, man. The way Bryce attacks football, man -- he's the first one, last one," Bellamy said. "He's a sponge. He always want to learn. Hanging around the receivers. Great leader. For a 17-year-old kid, an unbelievable leader. We all know about the physical attributes, but I think he's on the right track. Definitely on the right track." Underwood very well could end up being the starting quarterback for the Wolverines this season, but he won't be able to rest on his laurels. Fresno State transfer Mikey Keene, who wasn't available during spring ball, is expected to be back healthy to compete with him in fall camp. The importance of landing Underwood from a recruiting perspective Though many may look at Underwood as something of an NIL play by the maize and blue, there are ripple effects --especially at the local level. It's too early to tell if his signing with Michigan will end up helping the Wolverines land top-flight receivers across the country, but being from Belleville, Michigan, Underwood joining the hometown team is something that in-state recruits can't help but notice. Michigan is after a couple of local receivers, from 2026 Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech athlete C.J. Sadler to 2027 Harper Woods (Mich.) five-star wideout Dakota Guerrant. Bellamy believes that not only suiting up for the hometown team will light a fire behind Underwood, he also believes that in-state players will take that much more notice. "You take more pride in it," Bellamy said. "Local guys see that. You want a guy that's his caliber. You want to follow him. He has a huge following here in the state. I'm sure it's going to help in the recruiting trail for us." Michigan will continue to recruit between official visit weekends between now and June 22, as well as through a slew of local camps held in Ann Arbor. As for Underwood, summer conditioning is ongoing while fall camp is set to take place throughout the month of August.
CNET
4 days ago
- General
- CNET
Is a Higher SPF Actually Better in Sunscreen? We Asked a Dermatologist
If there's one thing you should remember to put on in the morning, it's your sunscreen (and make sure to reapply it every 2 hours). Now that summer is almost here, it's especially important that you wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays. But when it comes to SPF, it can get confusing with all the different choices and numbers out there. Is a higher number better? And should you choose a different type of sunscreen depending on your skin type or tone? We asked a dermatologist. What is SPF? Is higher better? SPF, or sun protection factor, describes the amount of solar energy needed to produce a sunburn on protected skin relative to unprotected skin, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. Logic would follow, then, that wearing a higher SPF would offer you better protection when you're out and about, basking in the sun's rays. Is higher SPF sunscreen more protective in a measurable way that actually matters? The tested difference between SPF 30 and SPF 50 is small, according to Dr. Steven Daveluy, board-certified dermatologist and program director at Wayne State University Department of Dermatology. There was a difference of 96.7% blocking vs. 98% blocking, in one example he provided. Research on people wearing sunscreen out in "real life" has suggested higher SPFs are more protective, Daveluy said in an email. Combine this with the fact you're probably not wearing enough sunscreen -- studies have shown people apply only 25% to 50% of the amount that they should, Daveluy said -- and a higher SPF may come out reasonably more protective. "You should use about 1 ounce of sunscreen to cover your head, neck, arms and legs when wearing shorts and a T-shirt," Daveluy recommended, adding that people without hair should use a little more. "That means your 3-ounce tube of sunscreen is only three applications," Daveluy said. "Most people are not using that amount." How much SPF do you need in a sunscreen? The American Academy of Dermatology Association recommends your sunscreen be SPF 30 or higher. It also recommends you look for sunscreen that has broad-spectrum protection (it protects against UVA and UVB rays) and make sure it's water-resistant. "If you follow the recommendations for the proper amount of sunscreen, then SPF 30 is great," Daveluy said. If you think you're skimping on the layers, though, a higher SPF could offer more benefit. He added that he generally recommends looking for at least SPF 50 or 60. Does skin tone matter when choosing an SPF? People with darker skin tones have more melanin, which does offer some protection from the sun's damaging rays. For this reason, skin cancer rates in people of color are lower than rates in white people, but the risk isn't zero. Research also suggests that people of color may be more likely to experience a missed or late diagnosis of skin cancer, making outcomes more dangerous. (It's also important to note that melanoma can have other causes besides exposure to sunlight or UV rays, and can show up in areas not typically exposed to sun.) "SPF 30 is the minimum for everyone," Daveluy said. He added that tinted sunscreens may be a better fit for darker skin tones, leaving less of a white cast. "If you have very fair skin, the higher [SPF] numbers may be a good idea, especially if you aren't using the proper amount, because you will see the consequences of underuse more easily," Daveluy said. Sunscreen 'red flags' As long as you're wearing a minimum of SPF 30, applying it properly and also looking for products that are broad spectrum and water resistant, you've got the basics down. Daveluy added that for people with sensitive skin, finding a mineral sunscreen with "active ingredients of zinc and/or titanium" may be a good choice. Daveluy pointed out other measures of protecting yourself from the sun, including wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sun-protective clothing and hanging out in the shade when possible. But don't forget that sunscreen has a proven safety record going back for decades, he said. "The biggest red flags for sunscreen are any people or reports that try to tell you sunscreen isn't safe," Daveluy said.
India.com
4 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Meet Ambiga Subramanian, faced many problems, separated from husband, youngest self-made female millionaire in India, her business was…
Ambiga Subramanian was leading Mu Sigma as its CEO. She is the first woman to head this startup. The company is of $1.5 billion and has remained in profit since it was established. She was born in Chennai and completed her bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering from Anna University, Chennai. After graduation, she went to USA and did MS in Computer Engineering from Wayne State University, Michigan. She joined Motorola in 1998 as Research Lead in 1998. The she joined Mu Sigma, a data analytics firm which was started by her ex-husband, Dhiraj Rajaram in 2004. There were several ups and downs in her personal life. She separated from her husband and left Mu Sigma in 2016 after working for several years as its CEO, COO. After this she started working on a social networking application, in 2018, according to Business world. After exiting from Mu Sigma she sold 24 percent of her stakes to Dhiraj after their divorce. She then started investing in a number of companies in the world like Box8, Piper Biosciences, Innov8, CarterX, ICE Creative Excellence and others. Subramanian was ranked fourth after Kiran Mazumdar-Shawwhen her net worth was around Rs2,500 crore ($381 million). Subramanian and Rajaram first met in the early 1990s at the Engineering college. Rajaram worked with consultancies like Booz Allen Hamilton and PwC before starting his own business with Mu Sigma. However, 2016 was not good as the company faced an internal crisis when Subramanian and Rajaram got divorced, and many employees left the company in the crisis. This led to a chaos to a business. In 2016, Mu Sigma's revenues fell to $165 million, from $184 million and the fall reduced when Rajaram bought out Subramanian's stake. Ambiga Subramanian is now working for her startup and not given much public appearance.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
St. Clair College partners with Wayne State University to create new pathway
St. Clair College and Wayne State University partner up to create healthcare pathway for students. (Source: St. Clair College)
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Debate honors Malcolm X's 100th birthday with Black empowerment talk
From L-R: D'Maiya Clark, Mamboge Njie, Laila Sanford-McKisic, and Kyla Canty, debaters in a program at Wayne State University honoring the 100th birthday of Malcolm X. May 19, 2025 | Photo by Jackson Coleman Detroit — On Monday, Umoja Debate League hosted a debate featuring high school students at Wayne State University's M. Roy Wilson State Hall to commemorate what would have been Malcolm X's 100th birthday. It was held in the Malcolm X Auditorium with around 75 people in attendance, the event based on the question: Should the Black community prioritize investing in local grassroots organizations over supporting Black political figures in office? Umoja Debate League is a nonprofit organization 'that uses debate as our vehicle to teach Detroit youth ages 11-18 transferable life skills, such as critical thinking, confidence, conflict resolution, increased literacy, and self-expression,' according to its website. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX The event opened with remarks from Wayne State University professor Dr. Kefentse Chike, who talked about the historical importance of the room and Malcolm's evolution from Malcolm Little to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. 'His life was short, but powerfully transformative,' he said, talking about Malcolm's lasting impact on movements from the Black Panther Party to Black Lives Matter. Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. He spent his youth in Michigan, living in Lansing after his family moved there in the 1920s. He spoke at Wayne State University in 1963. Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965, in New York City. The debate reflected key themes of self-determination, accountability, and collective action—values that were the most important to Malcolm X's legacy. Debaters Laila Sanford-McKisic and Kyla Canty of Renaissance High School argued in favor of grassroots investment, and Mamboge Njie of Renaissance High and D'Maiya Clark of Detroit School of Arts emphasized the importance of political power. 'I want to make it very clear that this is not an either-or conversation; this is about strategy, about timing, about balancing where the money goes,' Njie said. Canty responded that 'politicians will not save us,' emphasizing the strength of community-based work.
