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

The Trend

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, Contributing Writer • April 24, 2026

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

Garrett Ninness' senior project flyer
Ninness Encourages Giving Back for Senior Project
Whitley Brown, Feature Editor • April 21, 2026

Looking for ways to give back to your community? Senior communication major Garrett Ninness is hosting an informational event about the Neighborhood...

Abbey Ummel (left) and Julia Taylor hang works for the "Rational Animal" show in the Nesbitt Gallery in Davis Hall.
Spring BFA Shows Are Here
Thomas Buchanan, Entertainment Editor • April 10, 2026

This spring’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) graduates will be hosting their exhibition opening receptions this Friday, Apr. 10 from 6 to...

Raydan Thomas-Lapham, Communication senior and Event Director, drills holes into cap squares for seniors to decorate.
Communication Seniors to Host Graduation Cap Decorating Event
Whitley Brown, Feature Editor • April 4, 2026

Communication seniors Raydan Thomas-Lapham and Kiera Beecher are hosting a graduation cap decorating event, Caps and Crafts, on Wednesday, April...

Adara Kay was the fifth artist to perform on Friday.
Droverstock 2026 (Photo Essay)
Malik Roberts and Whitley Brown April 7, 2026

USAO celebrated its 30th annual Droverstock on Thursday. The festival is a part of the annual Spring Triad, a time in the spring semester many...

Moultrup Brings New Vision to Campus Life
Moultrup Brings New Vision to Campus Life
Whitley Brown, Feature Editor • 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, Feature Editor • 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, Contributing Writer • 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, Contributing Writer • 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....

A photo of me half-asleep on my last "first day" of classes. Hi mom!
Editor’s Note: August 31, 2025
Matthew Yokum, Editor-in-Chief • August 31, 2025

Congrats, Drovers!  You’ve made it through a whole week of classes. Hopefully you’ve been on time to all your classes and met some new...

Storm clouds roll in over Chickasha.
Everything You Need to Know About Tornadoes
Jessiekah Cook, Contributing Writer • April 29, 2026

Tornado season in Oklahoma can feel scary, but it doesn’t have to be. By understanding how tornadoes form and function, you can soothe your...

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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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