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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

Multiple first-generation USAO students with President Hale during last year's Pizza on the Patio event.
SSC to Host First-Generation Student Events
Aryanna Gassoway, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2024

National First-Generation College Day is November 8th, and USAO is spending this week celebrating all first-gen students. This Thursday, November...

The UMA Club comes together for a group picture during one of their meetings.
UMA Calling All Music Supporters
Myles Howard, Contributing Writer • November 5, 2024

The USAO University Music Appreciation Club (UMA) started as a music major “get-to-know-you.” Now, every other Tuesday at noon in the Nash...

President Kayla Hale presents her Minerva themed Halloween costume.
Hale Haunts the Halls for Halloween
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2024

Don’t be spooked, but Halloween is rapidly approaching and USAO’s campus is ready for the fright. The university encourages students, staff,...

Co-Editor in Chief Kyle Cox (left) and Co-Editor in Chief Sean Tourtelotte (right) smile for the camera.
The Accent Art & Literary Journal Showcases Writing Contest
Aryanna Gassoway, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2024

The Accent Art & Literary Journal is conducting a short ghost story contest. It can be in any genre within a 500-word limit; the deadline...

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...