Monday, June 12, 2023
Town & Gown Theatre Blasts to the Past with ‘Beehive’ Jacob Boyd O’Colly Contributor
Courtesy of Jim Cooke/Kent Nishimura Special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the mishandling of classified documents from the Trump White House produces indictments on 37 charges against former President Donald Trump.
Trump indicted on 37 charges including Espionage Act violations in classified records case Sarah D. Wire Los Angeles Times
U.S. and its allies to military attack, and plans for possible retaliation in response to an attack. The indictment inWASHINGTON — cludes several photos of the Former President Donald boxes in different locations Trump was indicted on 37 charges, including 31 counts around Mar-a-Lago, including on a ballroom stage, of violations of the Espiowhere they stayed for two nage Act, as part of special counsel Jack Smith’s investi- months while the ballroom gation into Trump’s handling continued to be used for of classified documents from events, and a bathroom and his time in the White House. shower. One of the photos shows a stack of boxes that The 49-page indictment, released Friday by the had fallen over in a storage room. Visible in the photo Department of Justice, details accusations that Trump are documents marked with a designation that the inforstored boxes containing classified documents in vari- mation can only be released ous locations at Mar-a-Lago, to the closest allies of the his Florida estate, including U.S.: Australia, Canada, a ballroom, a bathroom and New Zealand and the United Kingdom. shower, his office, his bedTrump is charged with room and a storage room. willful retention of national According to the defense information; conindictment, among the topspiracy to obstruct justice; secret and other classified withholding a document or records were details on forrecord; corruptly concealeign nations’ nuclear capaing a document in a federal bilities, as well as informainvestigation; scheming to tion regarding defense and weapons capabilities of both conceal; and false statements and representations. U.S. and foreign countries, In a brief televised U.S. nuclear programs, postatement, Smith urged the tential vulnerabilities of the
public to read the indictment in order to understand “the gravity of the crimes charged.” He also said he was aiming for a speedy trial. “The men and women of the United States intelligence community and our armed forces dedicate their lives to protecting our nation and its people. Our laws that protect national defense information are critical to the safety and security of the United States and they must be enforced,” Smith said. “We have one set of laws in this country and they apply to everyone.” The indictment details accusations that in two instances in 2021, Trump shared classified information with people who lacked security clearances. The indictment also confirms a CNN report on the existence of a recording in which Trump indicates understanding that he cannot declassify records after leaving office and acknowledges that he possesses a classified record. See Trump on 8
“Beehive” tells the tale of several women coming of age during the 1960s, addressing the best and most challenging If you’re a fan of dazzling aspects of a time that saw drafemale vocalists from the 1960s, matic changes across our society. The music and voices play the Town & Gown Theatre has just the show for you with its upcom- starring roles, and audiences will ing production of “Beehive –The be treated to wonderful vocal performances by a cast of largely ‘60s Musical.” A cast of seven veteran Town & Gown actors. women power through nearly Valerie Thrasher as Wanda, Lextwo dozen fantastic songs from ie Poulos as Gina, Hilary Hunt the golden age of pop. Patrons as Laura, Joyce Pool as Joyce will recognize such classics as and Michelle Reetz as Jasmine “The Name Game,” “It’s My Party,” “My Boyfriend’s Back,” will all be familiar to Town & Gown patrons from their many “Proud Mary,” “Natural Womproductions on our stage. Chloe an,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Will Cavins as Pattie and Cassie You Love Me Tomorrow,” “The Andel as Alison round out the cast in the first Town & Gown Beat Goes On,” “Respect,” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” among production for both actors. Director Jeri Seefeldt is a others. The long list of hits veritable living legend within the includes songs made famous by Oklahoma community theater The Supremes, The Shirelles, world and has helmed many Lesley Gore, Aretha Franklin, plays on the Town & Gown Tina Turner, Janis Joplin and many more of the best artists of stage. the decade. See ‘Beehive’ on 6
Courtesy of Jacob Boyd “Beehive – the ‘60s Musical” will run from June 14 – 18 and 21 – 25. Wednesday through Saturday evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m.
Cowgirls using summer, pro tournaments for development Gina Foster Staff Reporter Most college students view summer as a time to relax and recharge for the year ahead, but the Cowgirl tennis team is spending the summer preparing for the upcoming season. The season begins shortly after classes, so returning to campus ready to compete is crucial. Coach Chris Young has brought in three transfers since the season concluded. Anastasiya Komar and Safiya Carrington spent the first portion of their collegiate careers at LSU, while Ange Oby Kajuru played for two seasons at Iowa State. “I think the young talent that we had last year on our roster that was returning, and, you know, the opportunities that existed for them to join that team and give us a chance to compete for a championship next year,” Young said. Coaches are not the only people contributing to a successful season by working over the summer. Many players have taken their talent to tournaments to stay sharp. Lucia Peyre, Kristina Novak and Sofia Rojas have all found themselves playing in professional tournaments since the school year ended, allowing them to improve before the new season begins. See Cowgirls on 4
Lexie Higgins Between portal additions and returning Cowgirls putting in summer work, coach Chris Young said the Cowgirls can compete for a title.