North Central’s second Summer Music Theatre production, Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore,” opens Thursday, July 29, for four weekend performances. Director Matt Boresi ’97, lecturer of theatre, brings a new twist to this classic hit, incorporating original dialog that had been dropped.

The story of “H.M.S.” takes place aboard a British naval vessel in the 1840s and is a love story between members of different social classes. Full of infectious tunes and well-constructed libretto, the play was wildly successful in the United States and Britain when it premiered in the late 19th century.

Actors from the community take the stage in Madden Theatre at 7:30 p.m. July 29, 30, 31 and 2 p.m. Aug. 1. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix. Jeordano Martinez, professor of music, gives musical direction to the show.

Read Daily Herald’s July 29 preview feature about the show.

Erik Bock, a North Central student-at-large who’s taking statistics and management courses this summer, was featured in the news after rescuing a young teen from the flooded waters of the DuPage River July 27. Police said it appeared five teens were playing in the river at Knoch Knolls Park when one of them was carried away on a raft. Bock heard screams while doing yard work at his parents’ home in Naperville and waded into the nearby rushing water to free the teen.

Bock hopes to complete his studies at Notre Dame University in three years plus a summer. His father, Brian Bock, is vice president for sales and marketing for DuKane Precast, the major supplier for Res/Rec Center, Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, the Fine Arts Center and other projects.

Illinihq.com: “Know who Allen Carius is?” features Al and his many coaching achievements on his 68th birthday

The Journal-Standard: “Rough road back” highlights senior Matt Wenger and his recovery from last year’s football injury

Sun-Times Media: “Sax man Sanborn aims beyond the expected” previews July 31 concert in Wentz Concert Hall

In a front-page article July 16 in the West Chicagoland Extra section of the Chicago Tribune, North Central’s updated 10-year Master Land Use Plan is featured.

The Naperville City Council is expected to officially approve the plan July 20. Building a new science center is a focus of the plan and the Tribune article. More

Photo by Chuck Berman/Tribune: Physics teacher Joe Sagerer and students taking a summer course in physics in Kroehler Science Center.

Jazz faculty member Frank Caruso leads student jazz ensemble in performance of “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.”

NCTV17 reports on Los Lonely Boys performance in Wentz Concert Hall.

The Cavaliers drum & bugle corps perform in Res/Rec Center July 11.

The archeological exploits of James Henry Breasted, an 1890 North Central College alumnus cited as inspiration for the Indiana Jones character, will be featured at noon today, Tuesday, July 13, on “Worldview,” a global affairs program produced by National Public Radio affiliate WBEZ-FM 91.5 in Chicago. Tune in, or listen live at www.wbez.org. Breasted’s works are featured in an exhibit at the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago through Aug. 31.

The Rev. Lynn Pries, North Central College chaplain, is featured in a Naperville Sun article today about his role with the Naperville Interfaith Leaders Association and the group’s role in finding common ground among Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other denominations.

Chicago Tribune: “Magnetrol owner known for support of North Central College” features life and legacy of Judy Stevenson

Naperville Sun: “Naperville man receives Harold and Eva White award” recognizes Jim Miller

Naperville Sun:

• “North Central College goes green with garden project”
• “NCC graduate wins Fulbright to teach in Taiwan” features Parker Gadbois ’09

Naperville Sun:

• “School board member turns to teaching career” features graduating education major Jeannette Clark ’10, after 16 years as school board member
• “More inventing jobs instead of finding them: Music to his ears” highlights Erik Skov ’11, jazz studies major teaching guitar as part-time gig
• “NCC gets new board member”
• “Red Sox pick North Central infielder Robinson in draft”

AP syndication, Southtown Star: “Could he be the next Chinese phenom,” features Eddie Rogers ’00 competing for the title of  Superboy in China.

Cardinals athletic website: “Cardinals qualify for NCAA baseball tournament”