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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

Loris Mariotti (front) and Sebastian Boldt supported RCC in a previous blood drive held in the ballroom.
One Unit Saves Three Lives - How Can You Help?
Bea Bourland, Contributing Writer • June 18, 2024

The Red Cross Club (RCC) is hosting a blood drive Tuesday, Jun. 25 in the ballroom from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a goal of collecting 20 units...

Dakotah Davidson tried the new VR headsets out in Nash Library.
VR Headsets Highlight New Experiences for Students
Bea Bourland, Contributing Writer • June 18, 2024

As technology continues to expand and integrate itself into everyday life, USAO grows alongside it. Virtual Reality (VR) headsets were introduced...

SGAs President, Harry Cracknell has spent his summer planning and implementing changes to make SGA more transparent and accessible to students.
Cracknell Implements Crucial Changes within SGA
Elyanne Kenney, Contributing Writer • June 17, 2024

USAO’s Student Government Association (SGA) has recently undergone a change in authority. Harry Cracknell, a senior business administration...

In a previous trimester, Dr. Boyde lectured in the Davis Amphitheatre.
Dr. Boyde Expands Chemistry Knowledge at Ames National Labratory
Bea Bourland, Contributing Writer • June 13, 2024

USAO’s associate professor of chemistry Dr. Nick Boyde was awarded a fellowship through the Department of Energy Visiting Faculty Program....

This was my impeccable view of the beach during a two mile stroll I took part in.
Dominican Republic: Culture, Food, and Experiences (Photo Essay)
Gary Jackson, Managing Editor • June 19, 2024

Punta Cana, a township in the Dominican Republic is where I spent my first vacation outside of the United States. I had the luxury of staying...

Senior Paul Tointigh sits on an OCW bench from 1924 and excitedly awaits for his 2024 bench to be placed nearby.
Tointigh Places Bench for Class of 2024
Gary Jackson, Sports Editor • April 19, 2024

When it comes to graduating from USAO’s Communication Department, one of the final requirements for all students is to undergo the senior project...

Coach Robert Blakely will begin his first season as head coach for USAOs volleyball team in mid-August.
Blakley Brings New Dynamic to Volleyball Program
Gary Jackson, Managing Editor • July 24, 2024

USAO’s volleyball team is preparing for its next season with new coach Robert Blakley at the helm. Blakley brings 23 years of coaching experience,...

The Boston Celtics celebrate their record-breaking 18th win as a team.
Boston Celtics’ Path to Victory: A Recap of the NBA Playoffs
Dakotah Davidson, Contributing Writer • June 20, 2024

The 2023-24 NBA season came to an end Monday, Jun. 17 as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in game 5 to win their record-breaking...

Jadyn Goucher lets her emotion show in a cloud of dirt after diving home and beating out the throw.
Why Not Us?
Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer • May 31, 2024

USAO’s softball team (49-9, 31-5 SAC) concluded their spectacular season after finishing third at the NAIA Softball World Series, held in Colombus,...

The Drovers celebrate in a cloud of green smoke and confetti after winning the opening round and punching their ticket to Georgia.
Just Peachy!
Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer • May 22, 2024

USAO’s ticket was punched to NAIA World Series After clutching a fourth SAC tournament title in program history, USAO’s softball team (47-7,...

Editor-in-Chief Emily Lougrhidge pauses for a moment after cleaning out The Trends office to reflect on all the memories shared there.
Editor's Note - Feb. 12, 2024
Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2024

Spring is always seen as a season of new beginnings, new growth. The hard part is that sometimes the changes we see in our life aren’t always...

Fly Me to the Moon features Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in this space-aged romcom.
"Fly Me to the Moon" (Movie Review)
Gabi Merchen, Senior Writer • July 26, 2024

At this point in cinematic history, there are almost as many movies about space as there are stars in our galaxy. From “The Martian” to “Interstellar”...

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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...

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,...