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Innumerable students filled the overflow in the Ballroom awaiting the news of the Regents vote on Thursday, September 10.
Board of Regents Approve Policies, Student Protest Erupts
Whitley Brown September 11, 2026

After a contentious first few weeks on campus between faculty and administration, the USAO Board of Regents passed a new slate of policies, many...

BREAKING: Faculty Association Votes "No Confidence," Regent's Meeting to Follow
BREAKING: Faculty Association Votes “No Confidence,” Regent’s Meeting to Follow
Whitley Brown September 9, 2026

A USAO Regents Meeting will take place tomorrow, September 10, at 1 p.m. in the Regents Room to discuss new policies that resulted in a "No Confidence"...

Cornhole tournament winners Cooper Hamilton (left) and Jace Brandenburg claim their prize recliner.
Wellington Ends Semester with Cornhole Tournament
Whitley Brown May 2, 2026

On Friday, May 1 senior communication major Jake Wellington hosted a cornhole tournament at Lawson Court for his senior project. As a part...

The Trend's representatives smile with their awards at the Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association (OCMA) Conference held on the Oklahoma State University (OSU) campus on April 1.
The Trend Brings Home 12 Awards from the OCMAs
Jessiekah Cook April 24, 2026

On April 1, The Trend sent 12 representatives to the Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association (OCMA) Conference on the Oklahoma State University...

Students call out protests in front of Trout Hall regarding recent policy changes on Friday, September 11.
Students Protest Board of Regents Vote (Photo Essay)
Malik Roberts September 12, 2026

University of Science and Arts (USAO) students held a peaceful protest on Friday, September 11, in front of Troutt Hall to show their support...

Moultrup Brings New Vision to Campus Life
Moultrup Brings New Vision to Campus Life
Whitley Brown April 20, 2026

USAO welcomed a new Housing Operations Director, Mark Moultrup, in early March. Moultrup has a vast knowledge about what he does and is excited...

Senior Crispin Mbii throws the javelin at the John Jacobs Invitational held at the University of Oklahoma on April 10.
Track and Field Heads to SAC Championship
Whitley Brown April 24, 2026

The USAO men’s and women’s track and field season is coming to a close and the team has had a successful season, especially at the John Jacobs...

USAO players displayed their skills in front of a crowd full of fans in the Drover Fieldhouse during Drover Madness.
Drover Madness 2025 (Photo Essay)
Laura Barrios Bardi and Matthew Yokum October 30, 2025

Thursday Oct. 23, USAO basketball held Drover Madness, the annual preseason showcase of both men's and women's basketball programs for the 2025-2026...

Dagbjort Gudmundsdottir dribbles past a defender in a 2-1 win against the OCU Stars.
Drovers Send Home Stars with a Loss and a Tie
Zeke DeMoss October 10, 2025

Following the Oct. 4 tie to Mid-America Christian University (MACU), the #21 ranked USAO women’s soccer team looked to defend at home and come...

Students enjoying the time playing sand volleyball in Lawson Court.
USAO’s Intramural Sports Makes It’s Return
Chayce "LeShawn" Papp September 17, 2025

Starting the second Wednesday of each month, students, faculty, and staff will have the chance to participate in six different intramural sports....

Whitley Brown is a senior communication major. She has been writing for The Trend since the spring of 2024
Editor’s Note- August 22, 2026
Whitley Brown August 22, 2026

If I’ve learned anything in my three years at USAO, it’s that time truly flies by. It wasn’t that long ago that I was a sophomore finding...

Reflecting on the Meaning of Pride Month
Reflecting on the Meaning of Pride Month
Jessiekah Cook July 2, 2026

I was fifteen when I realized I was attracted to women. When I was seventeen, I realized the discomfort I felt in my own skin was due to a...

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Welcome Week 2025
September 10, 2025

Welcome Week at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma lasts nine days. This year started on Thursday, August 21, with Freshman Move-In...

Drover Talk: Video Games
July 15, 2025

Host Andrew Triplitt, with guests Kat Davis and Jameson Davis, discuss video games and their opinions on the gaming space. From the Spring 2025...

Drover Talk: Stress and Burnout
July 15, 2025

Drover Talk host Maeve Howell discusses stress and burnout with guests Luisa Talavera and Taylor Snodgrass. From the Spring 2025 semester. Make...

Habitat Burn – Hayla Wilson
July 14, 2025

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