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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Yo-Yo Ma, ‘Book of Mormon’ among performances for McKnight Center’s 2023-24 season

New York Philharmonic, cellist

Yo-Yo Ma and country music star Martina McBride, among others.

A new season of worldrenowned musicians and performances await.

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts released its 202324 season lineup Tuesday which features several touring Broadway musicals, performances from the

“Our goal every season is to curate a lineup that represents a diverse range of talent and genre,” said Mark Blakeman, The McKnight Center’s Marilynn and Carl Thoma Executive Director. “From classical to country, Broadway, jazz and unique film screenings, our intention is to welcome an audience with a broad spectrum of interests. We know everyone will find a performance they love, and we hope they’ll try something new as well.”

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McKnight Center 202324 season schedule

Scotty McCreery – Friday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. New York Philharmonic “Bright Night Gala Concert” – Friday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m.

New York Philharmonic “Saturday Night at the Movies” – Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m.

New York Philharmonic “New World Symphony” – Sunday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m.

Chris Botti – Friday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Pretty Woman – The Musical – Tuesday, Oct. 31 and Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Life in the Past Lane Tour - Friday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Martina McBride: The Joy of Christmas Tour –Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m.

Come From Away – Tuesday, Jan. 24 and Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

1964 The Tribute – Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

An Evening with Sutton Foster – Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

The Duke Ellington Orchestra – Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at 3 p.m.

Chamber Music: Piano Spectacular – Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 3 p.m.

“The Cameraman”: Silent Film with Organist

Peter Krasinski – Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 3 p.m.

The Book of Mormon – Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott – Friday, April 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Courtesy of OSU Athletics Clemence Martin led all Cowgirls with a 2-under par, which finished third at the NCAA San Antonio Re-

Cowgirl golf team finishes third at San Antonio Regional, qualifies for NCAA Championship

Gina Foster Staff Reporter

After a Big 12 Championship win for the Cowgirl golf team, they continued to make a name for themselves while competing in the NCAA San Antonio Regional tournament.

The tournament concluded Wednesday, and the Cowgirls held their third-place spot at 16over for the tournament, and Texas A&M dropped down to join them. The third-place finish earned OSU a spot at the NCAA Championship.

The Cowgirls came prepared right off of the tee box, completing their

first round and taking hold of first place, alongside Texas A&M, at 7-over par. The underclassmen, Thitaporn Saithip and Clemence Martin, claimed top-ten individual spots after Day 1, contributing to the 53 pars and 13 birdies the team carded during the first round.

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Seven Cowgirls named to softball All-Big 12 Team

Seven OSU softball players received All-Big 12 honors on Wednesday. In her first season as a member of the conference, second baseman Rachel Becker earned an All-Big 12 First Team selection. She finished the regular season batting .449 with three home runs, 23 RBI, 52 runs and 72 hits. Becker’s batting average and hits rank first in the conference.

Star pitcher Kelly Maxwell was unanimously named as a first-team selection. Maxwell earns her third career All-Big 12 First Team selection after putting forth a 1.77 ERA and 193 strikeouts, with an opposing batting average of .149.

Three Cowgirls -- Katelynn Carwile, Chyenne Factor and Lexi Kilfoyl -- received All-Big 12 Second Team selections.

Carwile picked up her second consecutive conference second-team selection after leading the Big 12 in doubles in conference play with six. The junior outfielder led OSU in batting average against Big 12 opponents with .370

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Rina Tatematsu and Maddison HinsonTolchard played a substantial role in the first round, with Tatematsu shooting 2-under on par-5s, and HinsonTolchard scoring 13 pars. Han-Hsuan Yu ended the day tied for 41st.

The Cowgirls dropped to third place after a struggle with difficult weather conditions. However, their combined score of 5-over par claimed they played an overall better round. After experiencing a 53-minute weather delay, the Cowgirls had an incredible back nine, shooting a combined score of 4-under and carding nine birdies.

Martin finished her second round 2-under par and tied for second in the individual placing. Tatematsu played her best round of the semester, shooting 3-under par, placing her in a tie for seventh. HinsonTolchard finished her round tied for 36th and Yu ended the day tied for 47th.

Martin finished the tournament at 2-under and tied for third, Tatematsu held a solo fifth place at 1-under, Sasithip tied for 25th at 8-over, HinsonTolchard tied for 37th shooting 11-over and Yu placed in a tie for 51st at 21-over.

This was the Cowgirls’ seventh top three in their last eight postseason tournaments, and it punches their ticket to the NCAA Championship in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Rina Tatematsu finished fifth at the NCAA San Antonio Regional on Wednesday with a 1-under par.

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In her final season as a Cowgirl, Factor batted better than .300 for the fifth straight season. She ranked sec-

ond on the team in average with .386, third in hits with 54, first in sacrifice hits with eight and second in on-base percentage at .476.

Kilfoyl earns second-team honors after transferring from Alabama. The senior pitcher posted a 2.02 ERA and dished out 107 strikeouts. She successfully tallied triple-digit strikeouts

for a second consecutive season.

Kyra Aycock, the second Cowgirl to earn a unanimous selection, was one of two OSU players selected to the All-Big 12 Freshman Team. She recorded a 9-1 record and a 2.17 ERA in her first collegiate season and recently held No. 1 Oklahoma scoreless through 6.1 innings.

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Micaela Wark was also selected to the All-Big 12 Freshman Team after returning from injury. A redshirt freshman, Wark spent last season with Kansas before transferring to the Cowgirls and is second on the team in RBI with 46. She finished the regular season with 13 multi-hit games.

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Rachel Becker made All-Big 12 First Team after leading the conference in batting average and hits.

‘The next generation is here’

A look at OSU’s latest football uniform upgrade

familiar.

OSU, partnering with Nike, has decided to call back to looks of the past, present and future, calling back to the era of Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders, while still maintaining the flashy helmets of the present.

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As Oklahoma State’s football team enters a new era for the Big 12, so do the uniforms on their backs.

On Wednesday morning, OSU released a look at a new era for the Cowboys’ football uniforms. Gone are the days of the pointed numbers, paisley trim around the sleeves and neck and marshal star brand logo. Instead comes something brand new, yet very

With Oklahoma State written across the chest, the past is in full swing with these new threads. Stripes have returned to sleeves of the jerseys once again and numbers are a mainstay on the shoulders of the jerseys. The shoulder stripes are meant to represent the legacies of the current Ring of Honor inductees Bob Fennimore, Thomas and Sanders, as all three donned the stripes in their time in the orange and black.

Fans of the old gray jerseys will be out of luck, as the four new looks

include orange with white lettering, white with orange lettering, white with black lettering and black with white lettering.

Most notably, this will be the first time Oklahoma State has had rotation road looks, with the different colors of lettering on the jerseys adding variety to new destination road trips.

The present and future are whole heartedly represented by the helmets. In recent years, OSU has mixed and matched helmet colors and decals every single week, creating a tough challenge for fans attempting to predict which logo will see the field. This mystery element will remain intact.

The pants have also been rejuvenated with a simple, yet striking, OSU brand logo on the right hip, calling to the future OSU has to come.

Uniforms worn from 2016 to 2022 are now an item of the past. While the school is proud of the accomplishments achieved while wearing the sets, including a Biletnikoff trophy winner and a Fiesta Bowl win, OSU wanted a look that represented the school more, as there was no mention of Cowboys or Oklahoma State on the front of the jerseys. Now, Oklahoma State sits boldly, front and center.

Oklahoma State is looking to launch this new era of uniforms with a bang, laying down the framework with new facilities, athletes and of course new uniforms.

“The next generation is here.”

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Photo description OSU unveiled new football uniforms Wednesday morning.

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September marks the beginning of the center’s fifth season.

2011 “American Idol” winner and country music singer Scotty McCreery opens the year Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Ma and pianist Kathryn Scott conclude the season April 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Notable Broadway shows on tour continue to find their way to Stillwater.

“Pretty Woman –The Musical” hits the stage Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. “Come

From Away,” a Tony Award-wining production, arrives Jan. 23-24, 2024. The show focuses on the true story of 38 flights grounded in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, on 9/11. “The Book of Mormon,” another Tony-Award winning musical, performs April 1-2, 2024. The New York Philharmonic returns for a three-show weekend Sept. 22-24. The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra will also play another holiday movie-in-concert performing the score to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The annual Chamber Music residency and organist Peter Krasinski will also return.

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World-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform at the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts in Stillwater alongside pianist Kathryn Stott on April 5, 2024.

Perkins woman receives 10 year sentence

Brylee Smith Staff Reporter

A 23-year-old woman pleaded guilty to one count of felony child neglect, one count of misdemeanor possession of meth and one count of misdemeanor drug paraphernalia last week.

Josie Piotrowski was taken into custody on Dec. 28 after police searched an abandoned apartment

where she was living with her two children. The Department of Human Services took six-month-old and 18-month-old were taken into custody.

Stillwater police received a tip that fentanyl was being used and distributed from 1108 N. Duck St. Police searched the apartment and found a methamphetamine pipe in Piotrowski’s pocket and a container with 3.9 grams of methamphetamine in her purse. After detaining her, police seized glass pipes, digital scales with residue, a meth pipe, used syringes and ad-

ditional paraphernalia from the apartment, according to the probable cause affidavit.

Piotrowski was sentenced May 2 to 10 years with the possibility of a suspended sentence after completing a long-term treatment program.

In 2018, she was charged with larceny of a vehicle and petit larceny, but the state dropped the charges in January 2019, according to court records.

In June 2019, she entered NorthCare Family Treatment Center and

completed the program in four months after being charged with possession of a stolen vehicle according to a letter from the treatment center.

According to court records, she has other previous felony and misdemeanor convictions including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

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OSU-CHS awards Hall of Fame inductee and Outstanding Alumni

The College of Education and Human Sciences recently honored some of its accomplished graduates.

On April 28, 2023, the CEHS accepted a new member into its prestigious Hall of Fame and honored two Outstanding Alumni Award recipients during the 2023 Hall of Fame banquet.

Amy Mitchell was inducted into the Hall of Fame work for her outstanding donations to Oklahoma State University. She graduated from OSU in 1983 with a degree in family relations and child development. She has worked as a social worker in San Antonio alongside her husband, who founded Riata Energy.

Amy was inducted with her

husband in 2013 due to her support of organizations and individuals in need. She has worked on numerous boards, committees and other philanthropic endeavors. Amy owns and operates Forget Me Not, a gift shop, bakery, and catering business in Highland Park, Texas.

Athena Frank was the first recepient of the Outstanding Alumni Award at the banquet. Frank, raised in Glencoe Oklahoma, graduated with a degree in business information and focus on information processing from OSU’s College of Business and later completed her master’s in curriculum and instruction with a focus in information and community technology from the OSU College of Education in 1992 She initially worked as an accountant, but changed tracks and began teaching after receiving her master’s degree. She eventually became the

business information technology instructor for the Central Technology Center in Drumright, Oklahoma. She provides lectures in finance and entrepreneurship to everyone in her community.

Thanks to her lifetime of service and numerous accolades across the board, Athena Frank was an easy contender for OSU’s Outstanding Alumni award.

The next recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award was Steven A. Scott from Pittsburg, Kansas. Scott has invested almost 50 years in public education as a teacher, coach, administrator, leader and board member.

In 1973, Scott graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in secondary mathematics and taught as a math teacher in Riverton, Kansas. He came to Oklahoma State University in

1977 to complete a master’s degree in mathematics.

Scott spent a few years teaching math at Miami High School before accepting a position in the Department of Computer Science at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. He came back to Kansas in the PSU College of Education and studied for a doctorate of education in higher education at OSU, completing his degree in 1990. His teaching focused on technology in the classroom. Scott’s work continued until he was selected by the Kansas Board of Regents to become PSU’s ninth president. Scott’s work as president benefitted the university across academics, athletics and facilities. Although he has retired, Scott maintains an active role in community and statewide affairs.

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OSU’s College of Education and Human Sciences recently honored some of its accomplished graduates.

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Queen Charlotte and King George III

What does the ‘Bridgerton’ prequel get right?

Fans of sexy revisionist romance, rejoice!

“Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” arrived Thursday on Netflix and offers more of the bodice-ripping and exciting modern twists we’ve come to expect from the “Bridgerton” universe.

Created by Shonda Rhimes, the series cuts between two timelines to explore the life of Queen Charlotte, the monarch who rules with her enormous wigs and tiny dogs. In the 1860s, Charlotte (India Ria Amarteifio), a 17-yearold princess from an obscure principality in Germany, travels to England and is married hours later to King George III (Corey Mylchreest), arguably the most powerful man in the world. She eventually learns that her aloof new husband is seeking extreme treatment for a mysterious mental illness.

Meanwhile, in the 1810s — the time period portrayed in “Bridgerton”— an older Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel, reprising her role from “Bridgerton”) — is living apart from her husband, whose mental health has long been in decline. Following the death of her granddaughter in childbirth, Charlotte finds herself increasingly frustrated by her wayward adult children, who have failed to produce enough legitimate heirs to secure the royal line of succession.

The series takes a humanizing look at the diva-like Charlotte, the dramatic circumstances she faced at such a young age and the painful trajectory of her once-happy marriage. It also portrays George as a well-meaning, curious and vulnerable young man afflicted with a poorly understood disease that affected his mental health — a contrast to the caricature of a mad tyrant that Americans are accustomed to from high school history lessons and pop culture like “Hamilton.”

While “Queen Charlotte” is a conscious work of historical revision that takes clear artistic license, many details about the characters and the world they lived are drawn from fact.

We spoke to three experts to get a fuller picture of the life and times of George and Charlotte: Janice Hadlow, author of “A Royal Experiment: The Private Life of King George III”; Andrew Roberts, author of “The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III”; and Catherine Curzon, author of “The Real Queen Charlotte: Inside the Real Bridgerton Court.”

Charlotte was plucked from relative obscurity to marry the king

“George came to the throne in 1760 with big ideas about the kind of king he hoped to be,” said Hadlow. He was just 22 when he became king, and “interrogated himself constantly about the purpose of monarchy in the modern world.” Eventually, he decided the job of a king was “to become the moral compass of the country, the conscience

of the nation and an example to all his subjects, high and low,” she said.

This meant his private life had to reflect his moral authority and that he would need to “leave behind him the spectacular dysfunctional horrors that blighted the lives of his Hanoverian predecessors,” Hadlow said. George knew it would be impossible to achieve his goals without the perfect wife by his side, so his search was extensive.

“Because of the political and geostrategic exigencies of the day, they needed to have a Protestant princess” who was of childbearing age, said Roberts. “And so that wiped out huge areas of the world apart from Germany and Scandinavia.” Many candidates were eliminated because they were “free thinkers” — atheists or agnostics — or, ironically, because they had “lunacy” in the family.

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Hugh Sachs as Brimsley and Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte in “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.” (Liam Daniel/Netflix/TNS)

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Daily Horoscope

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Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (05/11/23). This year is for dreaming and organizing. Win through steady team participation. A peaceful springtime recharges with private inspiration. Beginning a new partnership phase this summer energizes your autumn physical per formance. Winter favors personal renewal, growth and development. Plan and prepare to build for success.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most chal lenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Advance shared dreams in collabora tion. Complications could cause misunderstandings or surprises. Don’t take things personally. Patience and humor pay double. Eyes on the prize.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Collaborate with talented friends. Adapt with changes in your career, project or industry. Provide excellent service and a flexible attitude. Keep communication channels open.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Delays or roadblocks could stall your exploration. Communication glitches could impact the itinerary. Learn valuable tricks in the process. Adapt to a surprise.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Pull together for common gain. Love is the common thread that binds your enterprise. Avoid financial arguments. Patiently collaborate and coordinate. Listen generously.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — You and your partner are on the same wavelength, despite the potential for crossed cables. Romance sparks when least expected. Patiently support each other.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Balance physical action with self-care. Temporary work stoppages or delays are an opportunity for rest and recharging. Prioritize health and safety. Practice your moves.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Consider the big picture. Patiently navigate communication breakdowns, delays or other surprises. Gentle pressure works better than force. Honey gets more than vinegar.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Take charge. Maintain momentum despite unexpected domestic matters. Listen and provide solutions. Make repairs and upgrades if needed. Keep systems running smoothly. Nurture family.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Propel a creative dream by inviting others to play. Clarify misunderstandings right away. Connect the dots and provide any missing links. Emphasize the fun.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Listen more than speaking. Miscommunications could frustrate financial endeavors. If something sounds too good to be true, maybe it is. Stay in action.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Build a personal dream one brick at a time. Keep lines of communication open. Polish your bios, profiles and resumes. Articulate what you want.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Consider where you’ve been and what’s ahead. Plan your moves. You can get what’s needed soon enough. You’re especially sensitive. Rest, relax and recharge.

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle

Edited by Patti Varol and Joyce Lewis

By Doug Peterson

5/11/23

Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved

Abbr.

39 Smaller version

40 Skin-healing plant

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41 Millennial preceder

43 “A Christmas Carol” child

45 “Bathers at Asnières” painter Georges

46 Boots out

47 Pepsi alternative

49 Analogous

50 “Wicked Tuna” channel, familiarly

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53 “Here’s hoping ... ”

55 Rock band named for an inventor

58 Tick off 60 Prove useful

61 “Sweet but Psycho” singer __ Max

62 Rough house

63 Verse of exaltation 64 X, on a Rolex

Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk