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The Trend

Trinity Chatman, SGA's Health and Wellness Committee chair, hands out cookies and pamphlets out the cafeteria on Monday, Feb. 10.
Learning About Consent During the Week of Love
Malik Roberts, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2025

This past week, the Student Government Association (SGA) Health and Wellness Committee held its first-ever Consent Week. The event, spearheaded...

One of the FLY Dancing Company's dancers performing his signature moves.
FLY Dance Company to Debut in DWPAS
Whitley Brown, Feature Editor • February 11, 2025

FLY Dance Company (FLY) is making an appearence as part of the Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series (DWPAS). They will perform Feb. 13, 2025,...

The entire SGA organization poses together as they prepare for the spring 2025 trimester.
SGA Strives to Leave Lasting Impact
Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor • February 7, 2025

During the fall 2024 trimester, USAO’s Student Government Association (SGA) made headway on its goal of becoming more engaging, unified, and...

Editor-in-Chief Gary Jackson talks to The Trend's writers about article ideas at their second meeting of the spring trimester.
New Year, Same Trend
Cassie Srock , News Editor • February 5, 2025

The Trend serves as USAO’s student produced newspaper, providing coverage in news, sports, opinions, features, visual arts, and multimedia...

Don't you just hate those pesky allergies?
“Love in Full Bloom” (Comic Strip)
Destin Travis, Contributing Artist • February 14, 2025

The idea for Destin's "Love in Full Bloom" came from the feeling for all people who are single on Valentine's Day.   Destin Travis...

Sophomore Ryein Kennedy walks off the court during the Drovers game against Mid-America Christian University earlier this season.
What Does Identity Mean to Kennedy?
Whitley Brown, Feature Editor • February 17, 2025

What does identity mean to you? For Ryein Kennedy, the answer is simple; to be known not only for his passion and drive in basketball but...

Sophomore Ryein Kennedy walks off the court during the Drovers game against Mid-America Christian University earlier this season.
What Does Identity Mean to Kennedy?
Whitley Brown, Feature Editor • February 17, 2025

What does identity mean to you? For Ryein Kennedy, the answer is simple; to be known not only for his passion and drive in basketball but...

Drovers Fall in Defeat to Golden Eagles
Drovers Fall in Defeat to Golden Eagles
Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor • February 10, 2025

Struggles on offense hurt the USAO men’s basketball team (9-15, 7-13 SAC) as they fell to the John Brown University Golden Eagles (JBU) (16-8,...

Senior Alexia Corrales claps her hands together after beating the College of the Ozarks earlier this season.
Women’s Basketball Defeat JBU with Superior Defense
Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor • February 10, 2025

USAO women’s basketball (14-10, 12-8 SAC) played with confidence on both ends of the floor as they got the win over John Brown University (JBU)...

Senior Jaden Harrell goes for a layup against the College of the Ozarks.
Harrell Claims Two School Records in Triumphant Win
Preston Palm, Senior Writer • February 8, 2025

Thursday night was one for the books as the USAO men’s basketball team (9-14, 7-12 SAC) got a much-needed win over the College of Ozarks (8-14,...

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...

In a stunning move, the Dallas Mavericks traded star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Most Shocking Trade in Sports History?
Preston Palm, Senior Writer • February 8, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 1st, the world was stunned to learn that global superstar and Mavericks forward Luka Doncic had been traded to the Los Angeles...

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Merry Christmas from the USAO Communication Department
Ryein Kennedy, Contributing Writer • December 12, 2024

The USAO Communication Department showcased Christmas lights all across USAO's campus.   Producer: Ryein Kennedy

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...