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

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

The Trend

Laura Barrios Bardi and Giselle Calderon listen to the AI song, Nostalgla which replicates Bad Bunnys voice.
Bad Bunny Rants About AI Song
Yaiza Larrauri, Contributing Writer • November 28, 2023

Puerto Rican star, Bad Bunny, has recently gone on a rant about a viral TikTok song called “NostalgIA,” that uses AI to replicate his voice...

Dr. Brenda Brown works in her office on USAOs reaccreditation process.
USAO Moves Through the Reaccreditation Process
Elyanne Kenney, Contributing Writer • November 27, 2023

As one of the most essential pieces of running USAO, the process of renewing the accreditation of the school is highly important. What does the...

AISA and the campus spent time in early November building a teepee in front of the Te Ata statue in the Oval.
Native American Heritage Celebrated by AISA and Campus
Elyanne Kenney, Contributing Writer • November 20, 2023

On Aug. 3, 1990, President George H.W. Bush declared November as Native American Heritage Month. As stated on the Native American Heritage Month...

Dr. Hale signs awards for the Drover Awards, where she engaged with students and honored them for their achievements.
100 Days of Hale
Paul Tointigh, Managing Editor • November 15, 2023

Friday, Nov. 10 marked 100 days since Dr. Kayla Hale became the 13th president of USAO. Those 100 days have not been dull, as her and her administration...

Crow and Nezbit wander out into the forest and set up an elaborate trap to catch an elusive monster.
"The Monster Hunt" (Comic Strip)
Destin Travis, Contributing Artist • November 17, 2023

Destin said for this comic he drew inspiration from his family. Destin's grandfather and brother enjoy taking hunting trips out into the woods,...

The prompt from Oct. 4 was Dodge.
Inktober (Illustrations)
October 31, 2023
Trinity Albao-Cozad nears the finish line during a cross-country meet in her first fall season.
Albao-Cozad Makes Walking a Lifestyle
Gary Jackson, Sports Editor • November 21, 2023

Walking on the grass towards the spray-painted white line, time begins to slow down. Each step towards the line begins to feel like an eternity....

Trinity Albao-Cozad nears the finish line during a cross-country meet in her first fall season.
Albao-Cozad Makes Walking a Lifestyle
Gary Jackson, Sports Editor • November 21, 2023

Walking on the grass towards the spray-painted white line, time begins to slow down. Each step towards the line begins to feel like an eternity....

Coach Darrick Matthews calls a timeout to talk with his team during their home season opener.
Drovers Improve by Two at Tabor College Classic
Yaiza Larrauri, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2023

USAO’s women’s basketball team had double the triumph this weekend with two wins on the road against Bethany College and Tabor College, which...

Kylie Strotman, a junior defender, battles in the SAC quarter-finals to pass the ball to her teammate.
JBU Outpaces Drovers in Championship Game
Holden Pate, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2023

The Drovers traveled to Siloam Springs, Arkan. to compete against John Brown University (JBU) for the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Championship...

Callum Sheppard moved the ball up field against OCU in the SAC tournament.
MACU's Trio of Goals Overpower Drovers
Holden Pate, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2023

USAO men's soccer team traveled to Oklahoma City to play Mid-America Christian University (MACU), ranked first in the nation, in the Sooner Athletic...

Editor-in-Chief Emily Loughridge helped welcome the incoming freshmen during Science and Arts Welcome Week (SAWW). She continues that welcome as students begin classes today!
Editor's Note - Aug. 28, 2023
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • August 28, 2023

Welcome, Drovers! Happy first week of classes! We are all so happy to see our returning and new students back walking through the Oval and our...

Rachel Drechsler holds a poster with details about the 988 hotline, which is a lifeline that students can call or text anytime of the day.
Hey, Are You Feeling Okay?
Cassie Srock , Contributing Writer • November 29, 2023

Students on USAO’s campus are entering their 14th week of classes out of 15 weeks. That being said, the end of the trimester is right round...

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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...

Drover Talk: Journalism and Weight Lifting
June 19, 2023

Season 1, Episode 3: Journalism and Weight Lifting Tyler Cauley discusses journalism with Emily Loughridge to learn more about The Trend,...

Drover Talk: Court Rooms and Big Screens
June 5, 2023

Season 1, Episode 2: Court Rooms and Big Screens Tyler Cauley chats with NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Lainey Morrow about her basketball...

Drover Talk: Comedy and Basketball
April 27, 2023

Season 1, Episode 1: Comedy and Basketball Gary Jackson chats with Gabi Merchen about her stand-up comedy experience, and Preston Palm sits...