Gaze at the Sky and Travel the Cosmos at the Triton College Cernan Center's Monthly Skywatch - May 22

The Cernan Earth and Space Center of Triton College next Monthly Skywatch will be conducted on Saturday evening, May 22, 2010, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Monthly Skywatch consists of two parts - an indoor planetarium program and an outdoor telescope observing session. The telescope observing portion is only held if weather permits.
The indoor portion of the Monthly Skywatch, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Cernan Center's dome theater, introduces audiences to a wide range of Earth- and space-related subjects. These include a tour of the current nighttime sky, a presentation on the latest astronomical discoveries and highlights and plans for NASA space flights. Each month, the Cernan Center's Monthly Skywatch staff also presents a segment that features a timely subject or focuses on a particular celestial object that is well placed for viewing that month.
Weather permitting, the Monthly Skywatch will then re-convene on the lawn in front of the Cernan Center to observe the wonders of the sky through telescopes. Members of the Chicago Astronomical Society assist Cernan Center staff members in offering their telescopes and expertise to those in attendance. At the May 22 Monthly Skywatch, these telescopes will be trained on the planets Venus, Mars, and Saturn, as well as the waxing gibbous Moon, which will be located near Saturn. There is no charge for the telescope observing that follows the Monthly Skywatch.
Monthly Skywatch programs are a full 60 minutes in length to allow this series to cover more subjects in greater depth than ever before. Admission to the indoor planetarium portion of the Monthly Skywatch is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under or senior citizens 55 and over. Because the planetarium component of the Monthly Skywatch presents scientific information at a more advanced level than our regular shows, we recommend it primarily for persons 13 years and older.
For more information about the Monthly Skywatch series, call the Cernan Center at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3372, or e-mail the Cernan Center at cernan@triton.edu. For information about other shows and ticket prices, please call the Cernan Center's Program Line at (708) 583-3100 or visit the Cernan Earth and Space Center Online at www.triton.edu/cernan for complete information about the Cernan Center, as well as a current sky map, moon and planet information, online shopping at the Cernan Center's Star Store and links to many other Earth- and space-related resources online.
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Triton College 44th Annual Commencement Set for May 23

Triton College will celebrate its 44th annual commencement at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 23, at the beautiful and spacious Rosemont Theatre located at 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont.
This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Frank Pasquale, mayor of the village of Bellwood.
Pasquale, the four-decade resident of the growing western suburb, was elected as mayor in 2001 and re-elected in 2005 and 2009. He previously served as a village trustee and as a commissioner of Memorial Park District.
Open, honest and transparent government, intergovernmental cooperation and public/private partnerships have been the hallmark of Mayor Pasquale's administration, not to mention a strategic focus on economic development and capital improvement projects that are driving new residential and retail development.
His first calling and career was to be an educator. He received a B.A. in education from the University of Illinois and continued his education at Chicago State University where he earned a master's degree in guidance and counseling. He went on to earn a doctorate in behavioral science from Nova University.
The mayor's teaching career began at St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Ill., as a teacher and director of guidance and counseling.
Later he became a vocational counselor at Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, before being named a dean's scholar and honors business coordinator and counselor chairman of Faculty Honors Committee.
His first full-time education career has prompted the mayor to embark on programs and initiatives that provide Bellwood students the opportunity to get the best education possible while recognizing the vital role of computer technology. Pasquale believes that literacy in this generation includes the ability to operate a computer and access to the latest technology and the Internet. To that end, the village's innovative program that offers a $200 rebate to every Bellwood household that purchases a new computer and accessories speaks to the mayor's commitment to closing the so-called digital divide.
For more information on the Triton College 2010 Commencement Ceremony, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3230.
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Triton College Softball Team "Swings for Susan" May 2

The Triton College women's softball team plans to do its part in raising breast cancer awareness during its final regular season home doubleheader Sunday, May 2, at noon, against Moraine Valley Community College.
The event called "Swings for Susan" will honor breast cancer survivors and raise funds in the fight against breast cancer with all proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The team will be collecting donations during both games.
"I hope it will be a special day," Triton softball head coach Art Kasak said. "The team jumped at the idea right away and thought it would be a great thing to do."
The team is encouraging breast cancers survivors to come out to the game as all survivors will be honored and receive a pink carnation.
Fans attending the games are also asked to get into the spirit by wearing pink shirts as well. Their will also be plenty of pink decorated throughout the field, including the baselines which will be colored in pink.
"We're going to make it a good way to finished up the regular season and like to have as many people there as possible," Kasak said. "We're looking forward to it."
For more information on being apart of the ceremonies or to be a donor, contact Triton softball head coach Art Kasak at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3289.
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Paver Named Dean of Arts & Sciences at Triton College

Jonathan Paver, a resident of Oak Park, is the new dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at Triton College.
Paver, who assumed his position on April 5, was employed at Triton in the past and left for a position with the Teaching and Learning Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
In January of 2007, he returned to the River Grove campus as the Title III curriculum/instructional designer and recently served as the executive director of Professional Development, administering professional development programs and activities for all full- and part-time faculty and staff.
Paver has more than 11 years experience in higher education in the area of faculty professional development, distance education and instructional technology.
In addition to his career at Triton and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Paver has held positions at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Montana State University.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications, radio/television broadcasting from Western Illinois University, earned a Master of Arts degree in religion and history from Trinity International University, and has completed graduate course work in history from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Jonathan is currently enrolled in the Instructional Technology Doctoral Program in the College of Education at Northern Illinois University.
"I'm excited to join the Arts & Sciences division at Triton College," stated Paver. "I look forward to working with the outstanding faculty in our area to support student success and assist students as they pursue their educational goals."
Triton's School of Arts & Sciences offers more than 40 programs with curricula focusing on providing students with core knowledge in their chosen fields of study while earning an associate's degree and completing their first two years of bachelor's degree requirements.

Triton College Baseball Team Outlasts South Suburban in Extra Innings

It's never easy to win on the road. And for the Triton College baseball team, winning at South Suburban College in particular has been a challenge in recent years. But the Trojans finally got over the hump, defeating South Suburban at Bulldog Stadium for the first time since 2003 after their 8-7 triumph in 10 innings April 21 in South Holland.
The victory improved Triton to 26-12 overall as the defending Region IV champions earned their first regular season series sweep over the Bulldogs during Harry Torgerson's six seasons as head coach.
"It feels good to get a win at South Suburban," Torgerson said. "We've walked away from here on the short end of some tough games in the past. This win was nice to get going into what is a big weekend for us."
Triton will host North Central Community College Conference (N4C) rival Harper College, Saturday, April 24 at noon. Then on Sunday, April 25 at noon, Kishwaukee College will visit Symonds-Puckett Field with the number one seed in the Region IV Tournament hanging in the balance for the Trojans.
With the crucial stretch ahead, Torgerson went with a pitching-by-committee of four different hurlers against South Suburban to ensure everyone would be available over the weekend. However, the length of the game nearly spoiled those plans.
The Bulldogs scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game at six. South Suburban loaded the bases with one out after tying the score before Josh Serrano (East Leyden) picked up a strikeout and a groundout to force extra innings.
A.J. Quinones (Oswego) led off the 10th with a walk and advanced to third following a throwing error when Ricky Divito (Driscoll) beat out a bunt for a hit. With one out, Mike Bolling (Guerin Prep) reached on a fielder's choice as South Suburban failed to turn a double play which plated Quinones to give Triton a 7-6 edge.
With Carlos Luciano (Clemente) up, Bolling stole second and advanced to third when the throw from the catcher went into centerfield. Luciano made the Bulldogs pay with an RBI single to score Bolling to add a key insurance run. Luciano went 4-for-5 with four RBI's.
The Trojans needed that extra tally as South Suburban would score a run in their half of the 10th before Serrano got James Dawson to groundout harmlessly to Luciano at shortstop to seal the win.
Serrano tossed the final four innings to improve to 6-0 on the season.
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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Triton College Softball Team Recognized by Broadview Park District

The Triton College softball team was honored by the Broadview Park District for participating in the park district's annual girls' softball clinic in February. Head Coach Art Kasak accepted the award during the park district's April 15 board meeting.
Kasak and his staff along with several members of the team volunteered their time conducting three separate sessions on the fundamentals of the game in helping the Broadview Park District build their softball program.
"This is the second straight year that Triton College has hosted our clinic and it was a huge success," said Broadview Park District Executive Director Katrina Thompson, MA. "We had more girls come out this year and we're very grateful to all the players and coaches who took time out of their schedules to give back to the community."
The plaque credited Kasak and the team for an outstanding performance in partnership with the Broadview Park District in making the clinic a success.
"One of the reasons we wanted to have these clinics is to show we're here to help," Kasak said to the board. "Hopefully ours players inspired some of your girls and this award is something I'll always cherish."
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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Triton College/Best Buy 20 Gets You 10 Facebook Fan Plan Kicks Off May 1!

Triton College in partnership with Best Buy will be launching a social networking initiative to encourage individuals to become fans of Triton's Facebook page.
The ultimate goal of this big-time, first-of-its-kind event is to increase Triton's Facebook fanbase to more than 2,010 members within calendar year 2010 and let the community know about the outstanding things happening at Triton College.
Beginning May 1, anyone who registers to become a fan of Triton's page will receive a special coupon that can be redeemed for a free $10 gift card with a purchase of $20 or more at the Winston Plaza Best Buy in Melrose Park.
Spend $20 and Best Buy gives you $10 towards your next purchase. It's as easy as that!
To take advantage of this great opportunity and stay on top of the many activities at Triton College, we encourage everyone to visit our Facebook page today at www.triton.edu/tritonfacebook and become a fan.
You can be a part of history - one of 2010 in 2010!
For additional information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3166, or send an e-mail to rswanber@triton.edu.
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Triton College Softball Team Remains Perfect in the Conference

The Triton College softball program has grown tremendously during Art Kasak's seven-year tenure as head coach. But on April 14, the program did something it has not done in 17 years, sweeping a doubleheader over North Central Community College Conference (N4C) rival College of DuPage.
The Lady Trojans continued their solid play since their Arizona trip by picking up wins of 9-6 and 4-0 over the Chaparrals in River Grove. Most importantly, Triton is back over the .500 mark with a 16-14 record and is atop the N4C standings with a perfect 8-0 record.
"This team is accomplishing things that have never happened in my seven years at Triton," Kasak said. "I think there are more good things to come. The team played well today and it's really fun to watch."
The Lady Trojans had to rally from an early 3-0 deficit in game one as the bats came alive in a four-run third inning. Caitlin Thompson's (Argo) fourth home run of the season, a two-run blast over the left field fence was the highlight of the frame.
Samantha Pozzie (Riverside-Brookfield) was two-for-three with three RBI's as Triton opened a 9-4 lead. However, DuPage made things interesting late before Jazzy Camacho (Lane Tech) slammed the door by striking out the final two DuPage batters to earn the save.
Christina Christopher (Taft) pitched six and a third solid innings to claim her first win of the season.
In game two, the Chaparrals were puzzled by Camacho, who got the start after closing out the first game. The freshman dominated DuPage for her sixth victory with a complete game one-hit shutout.
Triton scored two first inning runs which proved to be plenty of support for Camacho, who struck out six. Morgan Dunbar (Lyons Township) hit her first home run of the season to give the Lady Trojans a 3-0 cushion in the third.
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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Triton College Presents The Robber Bridegroom

The Triton College Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Department will stage The Robber Bridegroom, book by Alfred Uhry, at 8 p.m., April 30, May 1, 6, 7 and 8, and May 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. in the Triton College Performing Arts Center in the Robert M. Collins Center, located on the east side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
Based on a Grimm fairytale re-imagined by Eudora Welty in 18th century Mississippi, The Robber Baron comes alive with romance, evil doings and a lively bluegrass score. The lovers are Rosamund the beautiful daughter of a rich southern planter and Jamie Lockhart, a gentleman robber. They must overcome mistaken identity, an evil stepmother and several bumbling villains - one of whom is a hostile talking head. Called one of the best secrets of Broadway, this bawdy romp will set toes tapping.
The Robber Bridegroom is directed by Kristin Gehring and presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Tickets are $13 for students, faculty, staff and senior citizens, and $15 for the general public.
For more information or to reserve tickets, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 6932.
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Join Triton College for a Spring Concert!

This May, Triton College will be hosting a series of spring concerts for the community to enjoy.
The 2010 Jazz Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 10, in the Fine Arts Building (J Building), Room J-112, located on the west side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
Come and hear the members of the Triton Jazz Ensemble and combo groups! This concert features special arrangements and soloists, as well as a variety of styles including hard bop, west coast and fusion jazz.
On Tuesday, May 11, this year's Choral Concert will kick off at 7: 30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, located in the Robert M. Collins Center (R Building,) on the east side of campus.
Guests will enjoy fine choral music courtesy of the Triton College Choir. With a diverse program, guest instrumentalists, and the unique talents of the singers in Triton's choir. Audience members are sure to remember this final concert of our choral music season.
The culmination of this year's music events will be the Band Concert on Monday, May 17. Spend a musical evening with us as the Triton Band performs classics for wind band and chamber ensembles. Special guest soloists will be performing and a special encore performance will conclude the evening.
The Band Concert will be held in the Performing Arts Center, located in the Robert M. Collins Center (R Building) beginning at 7:30 p.m.
General admission to each event is $5 and $3 for students/senior citizens.
For more information on Triton's spring concerts, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3506.
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Triton College Softball Team Takes a Pair from South Suburban

It was a tale of two games for the Triton College softball team when they hosted South Suburban College in a makeup of a rained out doubleheader April 5 in River Grove.
Fortunately the Lady Trojans won both games by scores of 4-3 and 12-1.
Triton (11-12) did not play their best during the first game but found a way to win. Caitlin Thompson's (Argo) two-run first inning home run gave the Lady Trojans a 2-0 lead. But the Bulldogs immediately responded with two in the top of the second to even the contest.
Thompson led off the fourth with a walk and would later score to give Triton a 3-2 edge before South Suburban tied the game once again in the fifth.
However, the Lady Trojans picked up the victory in walk-off fashion with back-to-back doubles by Michelle Rago (Argo) and Genevieve Crespo (Von Steuben) to end game one.
Triton dominated the second game using an 11-run first inning in their 12-1 victory in five innings. The 11 runs were the highest single-inning total for any Lady Trojan squad during Art Kasak's seven seasons as head coach.
Triton sent 15 to the plate and had nine hits in the frame. Thompson drove in four runs and scored twice. Crespo had a pair of doubles, scored twice and had two RBI's. Morgan Dunbar (Lyons Township) was a perfect 3-for-3 with 3 RBI's. Christina Christopher (Taft), Marilie Jaime (Morton East), and Regina Filomeno (Morton West) each had RBI's for the Lady Trojans who are currently ranked second in the latest Region IV District C poll.
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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Student Life Schedules Triton Idol Auditions

Who will be the next Triton Idol? Do you have what it takes?
On Wednesday, April 21, the Triton College Office of Student will be holding the third annual Triton Idol auditions from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Triton College Student Center (B Building), Room B-120 located on the west side of campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
Join us and show off those vocal chords.
You must provide your own music or have the link to the YouTube video you want to use.
Triton Idol is open to all students and is free of charge.
For more information, call the Program Board at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3572, or visit the Office of Student Life in Room B-120

Collaborative Darkness Exhibit at Triton College

The fourth annual Collaborative Darkness Art Exhibit will run April 15-May 7 in the Triton College Fine Arts Gallery located in Room J-107 of the Fine Arts Building (J Building) on the west side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
The 2010 display will explore the current Comic Noir style in multiple media. Drawn and painted works created by groups of students and faculty will share the walls with a short noir style film, also a collaborative effort created by Triton students.
Don your fedora and join us for an evening of fun!
A public reception for the artists will be held on Friday, May 7, 6-9 p.m.
To learn more about Triton's Collaborative Darkness Art Exhibit or Art Gallery hours, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3506.
Please note that admission to all gallery events is free.
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Annual Blood Testing Comes to Triton College April 27

Health Services and Wellness Inc. will hold its annual blood testing from 6-11 a.m., at Triton College on Tuesday, April 27, in the Student Center Cafeteria (B Building), located on the west side of the main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
Last year 97 people were tested and received individual, confidential medical reports mailed to their homes. These participants were encouraged to discuss the results with their physicians.
Wellness blood testing can determine early stages of illness and prevent health problems. We all need to be more concerned with staying well, rather than waiting until a disease demands corrective action.
Programs and services are available to those 18 years of age and older

Pre-registration is required. Sign up online at: http://register.wellness-inc.com; Enter registration key: TR-56665-0; Download a wellness screening program presentation: www.triton.edu/moveoxfer/data/Information/Wellness.pdf.

For more information, call the Wellness Inc. hotline at (630) 723-0175 or Triton College Health Services at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3344.

Triton's Career Services Hosts Be Successful at a Job Fair Workshops - April 21

Learn the tips and tricks for successfully attending a job fair, the best way to show your professionalism and how you can stand out in a crowd.
On Wednesday, April 21, the Triton College Careers Services Department will be hosting Be Successful at a Job Fair workshops presented by the LaSalle Network, one of the area's major recruiting firms, in Parachutes Lounge, Room B-130, of the Student Center (B Building) located on the west side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
The first workshop kicks off at 2 p.m. and the evening session begins at 7 p.m.
Admission to each event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3789.
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You're Invited! Triton College Dress for Success Workshops - April 15

The big day has finally arrived. You are getting ready to go on the ultimate interview with anticipation of being hired for that "always wanted" career.
How are you presenting yourself? Are you wearing appropriate clothing? Socks? Nylons? Proper shoes? Does your clothing match?
These are just a few questions that will be answered for you when you attend one of the Triton College Career Services Department's Dress for Success workshops on Thursday, April 15, in Parachutes Lounge, Room B-130 of the Student Center (B Building) located on the west side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
An afternoon workshop is scheduled for 2 p.m. and an evening workshop begins at 7 p.m.
Admission to each session is free and open to the public.
For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3789.
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Find the Right Employer for Your Field of Work! Triton College Career Services Center Hosts Job Fair April 22

The Triton College Career Services Center is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, April 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Student Center Cafeteria, located on the west side of Triton's main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
Several organizations will be on hand to provide students, alumni and community members with a comprehensive look at full-time, part-time and seasonal employment opportunities in the Chicagoland area.
Admission is free but professional attire and a resume are required for entry. If you do not have a resume, please contact us prior to the event to make an appointment to create one.
This is a professional job fair for interested applicants, it is requested that children do not attend.
Sign language interpretation services are also available. Please call in advance to arrange for an interpreter.
For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3789, or send an e-mail to careerservices@triton.edu.
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Triton College Hosts Franklin Park Honor Day May 19 Please Join Us - We're Part of Your Community!

Triton College will be honoring the village of Franklin Park from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, in the Triton College Botanical Gardens (east side of campus), 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
A variety of activities are planned for individuals of all ages. Bring your family and friends for an exciting evening filled with musical entertainment, refreshments and plenty of fun!
A special plaque will be presented to Village Mayor Barrett Pedersen.
Come enjoy an evening celebration at Triton College. Admission is free and T-shirts will be given to the first 100 visitors.
For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3220.
In the event of inclement weather, the Franklin Park Honor Day celebration will be held in the Student Center Cafeteria (west side of campus).
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Triton College Softball Team Builds Momentum Since Arizona Trip

Things are coming together for the Triton College softball team. After going winless against top-notch competition during their trip to Arizona, the Lady Trojans are 9-4 since returning home.
Triton continued to gain momentum after sweeping a doubleheader from Rock Valley College 3-2 and 11-3 March 31 in River Grove.
The Lady Trojans are within a game of .500 with a 9-10 record, including a 3-0 mark in the North Central Community College Conference (N4C).
"We played all Division I community colleges in Arizona," head coach Art Kasak said. "Our first game was against a team that already played 25 games. We went to school out there but the trip was good because we're starting to come together and I'm really excited about what this team can do."
Jazzy Camacho (Lane Tech) pitched a solid first game against Rock Valley. However, the Golden Eagles spoiled the effort with two runs in the top of the seventh to tie the game at two.
But the Lady Trojans responded immediately in the bottom half. Michelle Rago (Argo) led off the frame with a double and with one out scored on Samantha Pozzie's (Riverside-Brookfield) game-winning single to give Triton the dramatic victory.
In the second game, the Lady Trojans dominated winning in five innings behind a seven-run outburst in the second inning.
Regina Filomeno (Morton West) broke the game open with a bases loaded clearing double that gave Triton a 5-1 lead. Caitlin Thompson (Argo) followed by launching a rocket over the left field fence for her second home run of the young season to make it 7-1.
Triton wrapped matters up via the eight-run rule as a Marilie Jaime's (Morton East) two-run single ended the contest. Samantha Hinman (Ridgewood) pitched all five innings for the complete game victory.
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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Triton College Baseball Team Wins Doubleheaders Over South Suburban and Morton

The Triton College baseball team has put themselves in a good position in their quest to defend the Region IV Championship. The Trojans picked up a doubleheader sweep over region rival South Suburban College with victories of 6-5 and 7-6 March 30 at Triton's Symonds-Puckett Field.
The wins ensured Triton of the season series over the Bulldogs which is key as the Trojans look to secure the top seed in the Region IV Tournament. The Trojans are 16-8 and have swept twin bills from Moraine Valley, College of DuPage, Morton and South Suburban since returning from their Florida trip.
"It's good to go into April as the leader in the region," head coach Harry Torgerson said. "But there's a long way to go. We have to keep making strides and beat the teams we're supposed to beat."
In game one against South Suburban, Triton jumped out to a 5-0 lead after a Ricky Divito (Driscoll) two-run double in the fourth. However, the Bulldogs rallied late before Mike Schroeder (North Newton, Ind.) picked up his second save of the season to preserve the win.
The Trojans took control of the second game with a four-run fifth inning. Triton benefited from three walks, a hit batter, and a critical South Suburban error to go ahead 7-4.
But just like the first game, the Bulldogs made things interesting late. However, starter Chris Hoffman (Conant) was able to get out of trouble to earn the complete game victory.
On March 31, the Trojans won a pair over Morton College by scores of 22-15 and 7-3 at Symonds-Puckett Field.
Triton belted out 21 hits and hit four home runs in a wild first game. Both teams capitalized from the wind blowing out to left field, combining for 33 hits and eight home runs.
A.J Quinones (Oswego), Rocco Brandonisio (Bishop Gorman, Nev.), Mike Bolling (Guerin Prep), and Ryan Petrulis (Lincoln-Way East) all went deep for the Trojans.
The offenses cooled off in the second game. But the top three in the Trojans batting order carried the load, accounting for all seven runs. Leadoff man Steve Mahler (Schaumburg) went 3-for 4 with two runs scored. Bolling scored a pair of runs and third place batter Carlos Luciano (Clemente) scored three times.
For more information on Triton College Athletics, visit www.triton.edu/athletics or call Athletic Director Harry McGinnis at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3784.
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Join Triton College for Earth Day 2010

Triton College will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m in the Triton College Library, located in the Learning Resource Center (A Building) on the west side of Triton’s main campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.

Triton’s Greening the Campus Committee will be sponsoring a series of events promoting the Earth Day initiative and community members will have a great opportunity to learn more about the green movement.

Topics of interest will include climate policy, water conservation and rain barrels, energy efficiency, food impacts, habitat restoration, renewable energy and green jobs.

Find out what steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint and help protect our environment.

Exhibits will feature:
• Student-created posters and multimedia presentations focusing on sustainability.
• Lost and Found Art display.
• Information on courses and careers with a “green” focus offered through the Continuing Education Department.

Attendees are encouraged to bring old cell phones to recycle. A recycling container provided by Samsung will be available.

Admission is free of charge and open to the public.

For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3004.

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