the Guardian • 7th May 2021

How a majority Black school in Detroit shook up the world of lacrosse

Few things in sports are purer than youth athletes celebrating a hard-earned win. The athletes are not famous, and millions of dollars are not on the line. The purest, most unbridled victory celebration in Detroit high school sports history may have occurred on a lacrosse field in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on 26 April 2021. It was not a rivalry game, and no championship was won.

Outside Online • 13th October 2020

Urban Camping Programs Bring the Outdoors to Cities

When people think of camping, they usually imagine western mountains and remote rivers. They dream of Denali, not Detroit. But many youth in urban areas don’t see the greater outdoors as a place for them. Organizations that provide outdoor experiences in cities open up more accessible opportunities and give youth groups a chance to be stewards of their own backyards.

The Guardian • 25th July 2019

'No judgment. We just run': inside San Quentin's 1,000 Mile Club

Some prisons are trying to reduce recidivism by offering organized sports programs. These programs go beyond one or two hours of daily recreation by introducing volunteer coaches from outside the prisons, as well as rules to remain in the program. Through sports such as baseball, running and rugby, inmates are finding structure, learning social skills and building self-esteem.

Second Wave Michigan • 19th July 2024

Golf, robotics, dance and more: Kristy Schena offers fun programs for kids with special needs

Schena started Kids On The Go in 1999. It now serves almost 300 children aged 3 to 17 with a variety of special needs.

Civil Eats • 18th June 2020

Rediscovering Detroit’s Roots Through Indigenous Food

On a frigid mid-February Saturday, a small crowd gathers in a silent, snow-covered clearing in the woods. The atmosphere was more reminiscent of a far-off forest in northern Michigan than urban Detroit’s Rouge Park.

dui.drivinglaws.org • 15th September 2023

Can You Get a DUI on an Electric Scooter?

When does a riding an e-scooter count as a DUI? And what are the penalties for a conviction? Electric scooters (e-scooters) are a popular choice for getting around large cities and even smaller towns because of their low cost compared to cars and ride-share programs like Lime and Bird. These companies provide short-term e-scooter rentals in more than 100 cities in the United States.

www.alllaw.com • 5th August 2015

Should I Use a Payable on Death (POD) Designation to Avoid Probate?

Payable on death accounts are an inexpensive and simple way to transfer funds after death, but they have drawbacks. It's common for people to use payable on death (POD) designations on their bank accounts. These POD accounts have several advantages that can make them useful estate planning tools. But POD accounts also have disadvantages under some circumstances.

dui.drivinglaws.org • 25th May 2023

How Are Drug Recognition Experts Involved in DUI Cases?

If you get pulled over for a DUI, what happens if a DRE asks to give you a drug influence evaluation? What happens if you refuse?

Second Wave Michigan • 2nd November 2020

Parks for all: How Michigan communities are making their outdoor spaces safe and accessible

Wheelchair-accessible paths and boardwalks, ADA-compliant restroom facilities, and universally accessible kayak launches are just a few development projects that can bring new visitors to parks. Since it was established in 1976, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) has distributed more than $1 billion to state agencies and local, county, and regional governments to purchase land for preservation and park development.

dui.drivinglaws.org • 21st June 2023

Does an Out-of-State DUI Count as a Prior DUI?

Does a prior out-of-state DUI count when adding up the number of DUI convictions a person has? And what are the penalties for a conviction? Every state has laws that increase the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs when a person has prior DUI convictions. But what if the prior convictions occurred in another state?

Global Sport Matters • 22nd July 2020

Athletes push for brands and competitors to commit to clean sport

From Major League Baseball to Olympic sports, athletes who test positive for PEDs serve suspensions and may have to pay fines, return medals, or have records erased, but they often return to competition without losing corporate sponsorships or having to pay back salaries, endorsement earnings, or prize money. They often walk away richer because they chose to use PEDs.

www.nolo.com • 1st July 2023

Appointing Guardians for Your Children in Your Will

Learn why you should name a guardian for your children, what the rules and limitations are in making the choice, and how to make the formal appointment. Most parents do what they can to make sure their children have secure and stable futures. Understandably, parents imagine themselves in those futures—they don't want to think about dying and someone else raising their children. It's very unlikely that a child will lose both parents before turning 18, but part of planning for the future is prep

GlobalSport Matters • 16th September 2019

Out of the dark: athletes discuss their mental health challenges

Programs like Michigan’s Athletes Connected, Colorado’s Psychological Health and Performance program, and Colorado’s Bolder Buffs are trying to reduce the stigma of mental health through education and mental health services for athletes.

dui.drivinglaws.org • 1st July 2023

Implied Consent and DUI: What Happens If You Refuse a Chemical Test or Field Sobriety Tests?

If you get pulled over for a DUI and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, urine, or field sobriety test, do you have to? What happens if you refuse?

GlobalSport Matters • 28th August 2019

Male athlete eating disorders often overlooked

Eating disorders are often seen as a female issue, but many male athletes struggle with eating disorders that can go unnoticed and have serious health consequences.

dui.drivinglaws.org • 27th July 2023

Can I Get a DUI in a Self-Driving Car?

What do current laws say about getting a DUI in a self-driving car? Is it okay to use any self-driving cars while drunk? As self-driving car technology advances, people might be tempted to have a few drinks and hope their cars get them home safely. But using a self-driving car while under the influence of drugs or alcohol most likely violates the DUI laws in your state.

GlobalSport Matters • 20th September 2019

Body image issues can impact athletes at a young age

Body image issues are not unusual for athletes. Even elite athletes with bodies that the general population would love to have can have poor body image. Athletes across all levels and sports are speaking up.

GlobalSport Matters • 16th January 2020

Too tall, too short, too big: Athletes breaking body stereotypes

How can athletes excel despite having an atypical body for their sport? Kevin Alschuler, a psychologist at the University of Washington School of Medicine, has worked with sports teams and conducted sports-related research on pain, discomfort and adaptation to extreme physical distress. He believes that athletes with atypical body types who succeed at elite levels do so because they have optimized everything else.

Global Sport Matters • 13th January 2021

Physical Therapy Sensor System Shows Promise for Sports Training

As a professor and biomedical engineer at Arizona State University’s School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering, Jorge Caviedes conducts research in medical imaging and artificial intelligence for medical diagnosis. Caviedes is developing a wearable system of sensors to monitor physical therapy patients’ spines while they perform exercises

Second Wave Michigan • 24th October 2020

Providing quality winter deer habitat in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Throughout most of the Upper Peninsula, white-tailed deer migrate every winter to find sheltered areas to survive months of extreme cold and scarce food. When snow accumulates to depths between 12 and 18 inches, they begin moving to their winter homes, known as winter ranges, where they stay until the snow melts, sometimes more than 100 days later.