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

The Trend

Seven representatives from The Trend were able to attend this year's OCMA conference at Oklahoma State University. 

Pictured from front: Gary Jackson, Cassie Srock, Malik Roberts, Thomas Buchanan, Jordan Prewitt, Matthew Yokum, Chayce Leshawn Papp
The Trend Brings Back Six Awards from the 2025 OCMA Conference
Cassie Srock , News Editor • April 10, 2025

The Trend attended the 2025 Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association (OCMA) Conference Wednesday, April 9 which was held at Oklahoma State University...

Guests listen as a student presents their board during the 2024 Student Showcase in the USAO Ballroom.
Join in Recognizing Fellow Drovers During the 2025 Student Showcase
Chayce "LeShawn" Papp, Contributing Writer • April 9, 2025

This Thursday, April 10, USAO will be hosting the annual Student Showcase in the ballroom from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. Every April, the Student Showcase...

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...

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...

Sierra Selfridge rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Our Lady of the Lake University on Feb. 24, 2025.
Softball End Series Sweep Against LU with Two Mercy Rule Wins on Senior Day
Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer • April 20, 2025

On Friday, April 18, the number three ranked USAO softball team (39-7, 29-3 SAC) defeated Langston University (LU) (5-33, 4-26 SAC) in both...

Senior Malea McMurtrey celebrates after sliding into third base in a game against Northwestern College from Feb. 24, 2025.
Softball Ends Series Against TWU with Mercy Rule and Extra Inning Wins on Saturday
Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer • April 14, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, the number three ranked USAO softball team (33-7, 23-3 SAC) defeated the Texas Wesleyan University (TWU) Rams (18-14,...

USAO's Shaylann Grace follows through her swing during a game vs Our Lady of the Lake University on March 18, 2025.
Softball Opens Home Series Against SCU with Two Wins on Thursday
Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2025

On Thursday, April 3, the number three ranked USAO softball team (28-6, 18-2 SAC) defeated the Southwestern Christian University (SCU) Eagles...

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...

Matthew Yokum is a third year communication major out of Chickasha. He has been writing for The Trend since the fall of 2022.
Editor’s Note – April 5, 2025
Matthew Yokum, Editor-in-Chief • April 5, 2025

One thing I have learned in my three years at USAO is that time flies by. It feels like not that long ago I was a freshman who was scared to...

OpenAI’s home page open and ready for a new prompt. 
Is Posting AI Art Appropriate for USAO?
Thomas Buchanan, Entertainment Editor • April 17, 2025

Tuesday, April 15, the USAOBound social media page made a post using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create an image of the campus...

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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...