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The Trend

The Student News Site of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

The Trend

The Student News Site of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

The Trend

Art Wreckers Publicist Joseph Flores (left) and Emmo Maddox, a 2022 USAO gradaute, found their best mismatched outfits to strut in at Art Wrecker.
"Terrible Two's" Party Celebrates Art Wrecker
Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist • March 7, 2024

“Terrible Two’s” is the birthday party themed night Art Wrecker has planned to celebrate its second anniversary Friday, Mar. 8 from 5...

Droverthon members gather together after discussing their upcoming dance marathon event.
Dance Marathon Raises Money for Miracle Children
Luka Messick, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2024

Droverthon is a philanthropic organization on campus that raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals and for the Miracle...

Dr. Temple Grandin passionately discusses the importance of hands-on classes in public education.
Grandin and Herbel Headline Symposium on Neurodiversity
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2024

The 11th Emerson-Wier Symposium brought opening speaker Tim Herbel, founder of Not Your Average Joe (NYAJ), and keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin,...

The Trends staff, including Mary-Grace McNutt, Paul Tointigh, Gary Jackson, Emily Loughridge, Laura Barrios Bardi, and Thomas Buchanan, attended the OCMA conference last April along with advisor, Dr. J.C. Casey.
SPECIAL NEWS: The Trend Competes for 40 Awards at OPA
Dr. J.C. Casey, Faculty Advisor • February 27, 2024

Fourteen USAO students will compete for 40 awards for journalism excellence in the 2023 Oklahoma Press Association Better Newspaper Contest....

In Destins recent comic his characters discover that stairs are killer.
"Stairs" (Comic Strip)
Destin Travis, Contributing Artist • March 1, 2024

Destin said he took inspiration from a conversation he had with a friend about having no spatial awareness.   Destin Travis is a first-year...

As their trimester of student teaching came to a close 13 students attended a reception in Gary Hall, including (front row, left to right) Nicole Bullington, Payton Jones, Carlen Figueroa, Mike Hixson, (back row, left to right) Hannah Gentry, Morgan Mulach, Morgen Hollingshed, Ladonna Phariss, Alexica Jay, Colton Pennel, Hope Link, Elizabeth Walters, Montanna Patzack. 
 
Not pictured: Aubrey Thomas
The Journey of an Educator
Paul Tointigh, Managing Editor • December 18, 2023

Those who have been through the public education system have been taught by a number of teachers from pre-k to graduation. Behind every single...

Crispin Mbii and Tyrike Cunningham compete in the relay portion of the meet in Arkansas.
Four Broken Records and One National Qualifier
Gary Jackson, Sports Editor • March 18, 2024

USAO men’s and women’s track and field teams sprinted into their opening outdoor season track meet Saturday, Mar. 16 at the Harding University...

Left fielder Jordan Ramsay tracks down a fly ball in a home game against SAGU.
Luck of the Irish Favors the Stars
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • March 17, 2024

After postponing the second double header of the weekend due to a drizzly Saturday afternoon, #2 USAO’s softball team (18-5, 9-3 SAC) faced...

In one of the last home games of the season, Trinitee Alexander throws her arms up on defense.
Post-Season Run Hits Abrupt End in South Dakota
Gary Jackson, Sports Editor • March 17, 2024

USAO’s women’s basketball team (19-11, 15-7 SAC) was selected to the NAIA National Championship Tournament where the team was the 13th seed....

Leighanne Eaton knocked the ball around the park against Peru State College earlier this month.
Intense Rivalry Split Doubleheader
Matthew Yokum, Senior Writer • March 16, 2024

On Friday night, the #2 nationally ranked USAO Drovers (18-3, 9-1 SAC) matched up against #5 ranked Oklahoma City (OCU) Stars (20-2, 9-1 SAC)...

Editor-in-Chief Emily Lougrhidge pauses for a moment after cleaning out The Trends office to reflect on all the memories shared there.
Editor's Note - Feb. 12, 2024
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2024

Spring is always seen as a season of new beginnings, new growth. The hard part is that sometimes the changes we see in our life aren’t always...

Gary Jackson snapped a photo from his seat at Fall Out Boys concert in OKC in mid-March.
“So Much For (2our) Dust” (Concert Review)
Gary Jackson, Sports Editor • March 13, 2024

The “So Much For (2our) Dust” tour featuring Fall Out Boy and Jimmy Eat World came to Oklahoma City, Okla., and left a wave of star power...

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Who is The Trend?
Sam Little, Producer • August 25, 2023

The Trend, USAO's student-produced newspaper since 1919, is the voice of the student body. Our motto is to educate, connect, and inspire which...

Drover Talk: Journalism and Weight Lifting
June 19, 2023

Season 1, Episode 3: Journalism and Weight Lifting Tyler Cauley discusses journalism with Emily Loughridge to learn more about The Trend,...

Drover Talk: Court Rooms and Big Screens
June 5, 2023

Season 1, Episode 2: Court Rooms and Big Screens Tyler Cauley chats with NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Lainey Morrow about her basketball...

Drover Talk: Comedy and Basketball
April 27, 2023

Season 1, Episode 1: Comedy and Basketball Gary Jackson chats with Gabi Merchen about her stand-up comedy experience, and Preston Palm sits...