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

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A live ensemble will be returning to take place in the USAO Commencement. USAO's Commencement will be taking place starting at 11 a.m., May 3.

Ensemble Returning to Commencement for First Time Since the Pandemic

Cassie Srock , News Editor May 2, 2025

Commencement is one day away. An exciting day not only for the graduates of 2025, but also for their friends, their families, and the staff and faculty. The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's...

USAO Commencement 2025 is scheduled to take place in Te Ata Memorial Auditorium as depicted here in a photo from a previous year.

Campus Opinions: Commencement Moved Indoors

Cassie Srock  and Matthew Yokum April 30, 2025

Due to inclement weather happening throughout the week in Chickasha, the University of Science and Art's of Oklahoma's commencement 2025 will be happening indoors at Te Ata Memorial Auditorium. Since the...

Instead of graduation taking place in front of Troutt Hall, commencement 2025 will be taking place inside of Te Ata auditorium due to weather.

Commencement 2025 Moved Indoors

Cassie Srock , News Editor April 29, 2025

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has officially moved commencement inside for May 3. Due to the overabundance of rain and the forecast for rain on Saturday morning, the call was made at roughly...

Go visit senior Speech Language Pathology majors and SSC PALs Victoria Southerland and Elena Shepherd for help with your finals studies.

Finals Week Survival Guide

Cassie Srock , News Editor April 28, 2025

Like it or not, it is that time again. The spring trimester is coming to an end, and that means finals are here. After countless hours of sitting in lectures, taking notes, reading course books, and...

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 highlights and displays the work that USAO students have...

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 attraction for USAO's annual Spring Triad. The triad is...

A team of Drovers pose after helping prepare peanut butter sandwiches with the Chickasha Lions Club.

An Impactful Day of Drovers Serving the Community

Cassie Srock , News Editor March 30, 2025

During the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28th, many participants representing USAO volunteered around the campus and the Chickasha community. This day is known as Drover Difference Day. The...

Members of the Senior Project committee for the Class of 2025. 

From Left: Kaelynn Torres, Bella Wilson, Emily Loughridge, Luke Cantrell
Not Pictured: Whitney Spitler, Harry Cracknell

Class of 2025 Senior Gift Project Makes Headway on Basketball Court Installation

Elyanne Kenney, Contributing Writer March 21, 2025

The Class of 2025 Senior Gift Project Committee is getting closer to completing its goals, as they are laying down the foundation for the half-court basketball court beside the volleyball play area in...

Candidate for SGA Secretary Thomas Buchanan speaks to the audience during Monday night's Town Hall.

SGA Executive Candidates Host Town Hall Prior to Thursday’s Elections

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

USAO’s Student Government Association (SGA) will be holding its next election for executive positions this Thursday, March 13. Monday evening, the candidates for the SGA cabinet met for a town hall to...

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