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

The Trend

Kuniko Yamamoto performs at Quad City Arts in Rock Island, IL.
“Magic, Mime, and Music of Japan” The Story of Yamamoto
Whitley Brown, Feature Editor • November 19, 2024

On Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis Hall Little Theatre, Kuniko Yamamoto is performing for the first time at USAO in the Davis-Waldorf Performing...

Senior Rylee Trent leads the scene while practicing for the play "Lear".
Theatre Arts Program Presents “Lear”
Valerie Pollard, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2024

USAO’s Theatre Arts Program is debuting the play “Lear”, an adaptation of the tragedy “King Lear” written by William Shakespeare. This...

Senior communication major Addysyn Asmus looks forward to hosting her pickleball tournament for all of USAO's community.
Asmus Hosts Pickleball Tournament for Senior Project
Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2024

Senior communication major Addysyn Asmus will host her senior project, a pickleball tournament, Monday, Nov. 18, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at...

Senior communication major Emily Loughridge presenting flyers for One Step. Together.
One Step. Together. Furthering Women’s Career Opportunities
Whitley Brown, Contributing Writer • November 11, 2024

Senior communication major Emily Loughridge is hosting her senior project, One Step. Together. (OST) Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the...

Athletic Director Mike Ross high fives the young girl who won musical chairs.
Drover Madness 2024 (Photo Essay)
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • October 28, 2024

USAO’s women’s and men’s basketball teams welcomed professors, faculty, students, friends, families, and the Chickasha community to Drover...

Stefan Savkovic fights against a Bethel competitor for the ball during a home game.
Savkovic Reflects on Drover Career Before MACU Game
Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2024

USAO men’s soccer (3-3-2, 0-0 SAC) is preparing for a match against their conference rival, the #14 NAIA ranked Mid-America Christian University...

Sophomore forward Paula Casajus and Sophomore forward Daniela Salinas celebrate after scoring against SCU.
Women’s Soccer Advances to Semi-Finals of SAC Tournament
Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor • November 7, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, USAO women’s soccer (16-1-1, 8-1 SAC) secured a win in the opening round of the SAC tournament with a 3-1 victory over...

Athletic Director Mike Ross high fives the young girl who won musical chairs.
Drover Madness 2024 (Photo Essay)
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • October 28, 2024

USAO’s women’s and men’s basketball teams welcomed professors, faculty, students, friends, families, and the Chickasha community to Drover...

During a practice round at Winter Creek Golf and Country Club, Conner Cryer putts towards the hole.
USAO Men’s Golf Conclude Season with Top 25 NAIA Ranking
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • October 25, 2024

USAO’s men’s golf team competed in six tournaments for their fall season which saw a trip to Iowa and their classic Battle at Winter Creek. The...

Senior Yaiza Larrauri celebrates after a play against Oklahoma City University in 2023.
USAO Wins Close Battle Against Langston University
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2024

USAO’s volleyball team (11-13, 7-8 SAC) traveled to Langston University (3-21, 2-14 SAC) (LU) for their second matchup this season Tuesday,...

Editor-in-Chief Gary Jackson makes his announcement to his new position in The Trend.
Editor’s Note – Nov. 4, 2024
Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2024

While the feeling still hasn’t quite set in for me, I’m excited to become the new Editor-in-Chief for The Trend. I look forward to leading...

Cherly Bradshaw, played by Anna Kendrick, asks quick-witted questions on a dating game show before picking a killer match.
“Woman of the Hour” (Movie Review)
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2024

As an avid Anna Kendrick fan, watching “Woman of the Hour” was a must, especially since it marks her debut as a director. This gripping thriller...

Jerrod shows his family around campus on sunny afternoon.
Jerrod Gray: Dad on Campus!
September 30, 2024
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Drover Talk: Friendship!
Janet Ogungbuyi, Podcast Host • September 25, 2024

Season 2, Episode 1: Friendship! Janet Ogungbuyi chats with Matthew Yokum and Trinity Chatman about friendships. Starting at the beginning...

Oklahoma Press Association 2023 Awards and Convention
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • June 9, 2024

The Trend entered into the Oklahoma Press Association’s (OPA) annual Better Newspaper Contest for the first time and walked away with eight...

Internship 101
Sam Little, Redji Curry, Mary-Grace McNutt, Matthew Yokum, Harry Cracknell, Gisela Alonso, and Ray Thomas-Lapham April 9, 2024

The Communication Department is hosting Internship 101, which is an hour-long informational session about internships, entry level jobs, and...

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...