Start the Cycle introduces court-referred and at-risk teens to the challenging sport of mountain biking as a positive alternative to drug and alcohol use and other unhealthy activities. In addition to physical conditioning, teens are paired with adult mentors who help them understand healthy boundaries and learn how to establish and meet positive life goals.

The new Center for Innovation and Industrial Technology opened its doors in December at NMU's Jacobetti Center. Second Wave writer Lee Brown explores what the center's role is and who will be using it.