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Pictured here is the poster for USAO's next theatre performance, The Curious Savage.
USAO Theatre Department Presents the 1950’s Comedy, ‘The Curious Savage’
Jessiekah Cook, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2025

The USAO Theatre Department will be debuting their latest play, The Curious Savage, April 4 and 5 at 6:30 pm in the Davis Hall Little Theater...

A bright USAO sign shines as the sun sets during Droverstock 2024
Get Ready for ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Droverstock 2025
Malik Roberts, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2025

Take off your headphones and get outside, because Droverstock is happening this Thursday, April 3, from 4-11 p.m. Droverstock is the headlining...

A team of Drovers pose after helping prepare peanut butter sandwiches with the Chickasha Lions Club.
An Impactful Day of Drovers Serving the Community
Cassie Srock , News Editor • March 30, 2025

During the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28th, many participants representing USAO volunteered around the campus and the Chickasha...

The Alumni Association Scholarship Application is waiting for your submission.
Scholarships for the 2025-26 Academic Year are Now Open
Cassie Srock , News Editor • March 26, 2025

Scholarships Are Open!    Enrollment for the 2025-2026 fall trimester is right around the corner which means the end of the school...

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...

Dr. Delton Gordon USAO's new Housing Operations Director.
Transforming Campus Life
Whitley Brown, Feature Editor • April 2, 2025

USAO welcomed a new Housing Operations Director, Dr. Delton Gordon, in October 2024. Gordon has extensive knowledge and passion for what he does...

USAO's A.J. Meyer leads the way during the OBU Invitational in Shawnee over the weekend.
Drovers Achieve Personal Bests at OBU Invitational
Gary Jackson, Former Editor-in-Chief • April 1, 2025

USAO men’s and women’s track and field took on the OBU Invitational at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Okla. This track meet saw...

Sierra Selfridge celebrates a big hit against Our Lady of the Lake University on March 18. 

During the first of two games on Saturday, Selfridge hit a grand slam to help the Drovers get the 8-2 win over Mid-America Christian University.
Softball Ends Series Sweep Against MACU with Two Wins on Saturday
Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer • March 30, 2025

On Saturday, March 29, the number three ranked USAO softball team (24-6, 14-2 SAC) defeated the Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Evangels...

Boone Lasater celebrates at home plate with his teammates in Tuesday's 24-1 win over Randle University
Drovers dominate against Randle University in 24-1 win
Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2025

The USAO baseball team (16-8, 7-2 SAC) recorded its most dominant win of the 2025 season after they beat the Randall University Saints (RU) (1-15,...

Junior Kyra Willet focuses as she prepares to compete in shotput at the Harding Invitational in Searcy, Ar.
Two Drovers set School Records in Discus Following Harding Invitational
Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief • March 10, 2025

USAO men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in their first outdoor meet of the season at the Harding Invitational Saturday, March...

Editor-in-Chief Gary Jackson bids readers farewell as he prepares to graduate at the end of the semester.
Editor’s Note – March 31, 2025
Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2025

Although it was short, my time as Editor-in-Chief of The Trend has come to an end. I have spent the last three years serving The Trend and providing...

Gary Jackson passed out on a couch after partying. (Disclaimer: this photo was staged for the purpose of the article and does not condone drinking.)
A Safe and Smart Spring Break
Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief • March 14, 2025

With Spring Break coming up on the horizon, college students everywhere are preparing for procrastination, relaxation, and enjoyment as they...

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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...