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

The Trend

Russel Pool checks his emails while learning and exploring the new safety alert program RAVE.
How is USAO Keeping You Safe?
Cassie Srock , Contributing Writer • October 14, 2024

USAO is dedicated to being a safe campus because of the precautions and policies implemented to make safety a top priority. Currently, there...

Co-President of PRISM Landon Cristal (left) and other members of PRISM salute for the photo.
USAO Student Organizations to Host Pride Party
Malik Roberts, Contributing Writer • October 8, 2024

Several student organizations across USAO will hold a pride party in honor of National Coming Out Day. The Coming Out Party will be hosted Thursday,...

Joshua Smith speaking before the choir performance at the 2023 Outdoor Lunch Concert.
Pack Your Lunches for the 2024 Outdoor Concert
Hayla Wilson, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2024

The Outdoor Lunch Concert hosted by the Music, Art, and Theatre Department will return to USAO for the second time Friday, Oct. 4 at 11:30 a.m....

Dr. Loutsch led the community through Wine and Cheese Night earlier this year.
JMOERC Invites Community Out for Four Events!
Luka Messick, Contributing Writer • September 20, 2024

The Jean McLaughlin Outdoor Education and Research Center (JMOERC) is a building located at the USAO Habitat with the goal to provide outdoor...

Thomas and his friends imagine what the Red Rock Mental Health Fall Festival might look like.
"Red Rock Mental Health Fall Festival" (Comic Strip)
Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist • September 19, 2024

Thomas had the idea for this comic as he was talking with friend. He said the group speculated on what a festival put on by a mental health organization...

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...

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...

Junior outside hitter Laura Barrios Bardi prepares for a big hit against ECU.
Birney Digs Deep With 19 digs Against ECU
Colin Monterroso, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2024

Amid a five-game losing streak, USAO (4-7, 0-2 SAC) went into their exhibition game against East Central University (ECU) (4-0, 0-0 GAC) Tuesday,...

Coach Robert Blakely will begin his first season as head coach for USAO's volleyball team in mid-August.
Blakley Brings New Dynamic to Volleyball Program
Gary Jackson, Managing Editor • July 24, 2024

USAO’s volleyball team is preparing for its next season with new coach Robert Blakley at the helm. Blakley brings 23 years of coaching experience,...

The Boston Celtics celebrate their record-breaking 18th win as a team.
Boston Celtics’ Path to Victory: A Recap of the NBA Playoffs
Dakotah Davidson, Contributing Writer • June 20, 2024

The 2023-24 NBA season came to an end Monday, Jun. 17 as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in game 5 to win their record-breaking...

Editor-in-Chief Emily Lougrhidge pauses for a moment after cleaning out The Trend's 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...

Jerrod shows his family around campus on sunny afternoon.
Jerrod Gray: Dad on Campus!
Jerrod Gray, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2024

Many of you have most likely seen me on campus, and we may even have a class or two together. I’m the “old guy” you’ve seen walking around...

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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...