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Dr. Linda McElroy taught at USAO, her alma mater, for 30 years and was inducted into the USAO Hall of Fame in 2024.

A Legacy of Literacy through Dr. McElroy

Jessiekah Cook, Contributing Writer October 10, 2025

“Have as much fun as you can,” the late Dr. Linda McElroy’s footprint on USAO  Dr. Linda McElroy, a former Professor of Education, unfortunately passed away August 31, 2025, just two weeks shy...

Emily Hector Godwin, new DWPAS director, pins the series schedule to her office board.

25th Season of DWPAS Series Opens With New Director

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor October 6, 2025

The Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series (DWPAS) is in its 25th season this year. The series welcomes the new executive director, Emily Hector Godwin. Godwin has been a professor on the USAO campus...

Orsi was named head coach of the men's soccer program over the 2025 offseason.

A Fresh Start Led By Orsi

Matthew Yokum, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2025

After 18 years as an assistant coach at USAO, Tony Orsi was named head coach of the men’s soccer program. Last season, Orsi was named associate head coach along with Jimmy Hampton. Now, he takes the...

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 throughout his background, which he will draw upon during...

Bryce McKinnis USAO's new Director of Marketing and Communications.

A Course for Success At USAO

Malik Roberts, Contributing Writer March 27, 2025

Bryce McKinnis, the new Director of Marketing and Communications at USAO, started this past November. He began as a Communication major at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). After getting his degree,...

Sophomore Ryein Kennedy walks off the court during the Drovers game against Mid-America Christian University earlier this season.

What Does Identity Mean to Kennedy?

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor February 17, 2025

What does identity mean to you? For Ryein Kennedy, the answer is simple; to be known not only for his passion and drive in basketball but also for who he is. “I want to be known for different things....

Ilse De Jong maneuvers the ball past a MACU defender during a matchup earlier this season.

De Jong Shines Bright in Sophomore Season

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor December 4, 2024

Sophomore Ilse De Jong exceeded expectations in her second season of soccer at USAO by winning the 2024-2025 Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Player of the Year award as well as the 2024-2025 SAC Offensive...

Stefan Savkovic fights against a Bethel competitor for the ball during a home game.

Savkovic Reflects on Drover Career Before MACU Game

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer September 27, 2024

USAO men’s soccer (3-3-2, 0-0 SAC) is preparing for a match against their conference rival, the #14 NAIA ranked Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Evangels (4-1-2, 0-0 SAC) Tuesday, Oct. 1. Both...

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 class. The course looks at the master resumes of its...

As their trimester of student teaching came to a close 13 students attended a reception in Gary Hall, including (front row, left to right) Nicole Bullington, Payton Jones, Carlen Figueroa, Mike Hixson, (back row, left to right) Hannah Gentry, Morgan Mulach, Morgen Hollingshed, Ladonna Phariss, Alexica Jay, Colton Pennel, Hope Link, Elizabeth Walters, Montanna Patzack. 
 
Not pictured: Aubrey Thomas

The Journey of an Educator

Paul Tointigh, Managing Editor December 18, 2023

Those who have been through the public education system have been taught by a number of teachers from pre-k to graduation. Behind every single one of those teachers lies a complex story of how they got...

Trinity Albao-Cozad nears the finish line during a cross-country meet in her first fall season.

Albao-Cozad Makes Walking a Lifestyle

Gary Jackson, Sports Editor November 21, 2023

Walking on the grass towards the spray-painted white line, time begins to slow down. Each step towards the line begins to feel like an eternity. The air feels still, yet the cheers from the crowd are erupting...

Annie Roberts gives a thumbs up after annoucing the 2023 winner of the Battle of the Boats during the final day of SAWW.

Annie Roberts: Mastermind of USAO’s Student Life

Paul Tointigh, Managing Editor October 24, 2023

When events are held at USAO, there is one person that is usually the mastermind behind the scenes and also in front of the audience: Annie Roberts, student life and housing coordinator. Growing up...

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