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

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Editor-in-Chief Gary Jackson appears surprised after seeing his Spotify Wrapped for 2024.

Spotify Unwrapped: Which Artists Won USAO Students Over?

Luka Messick, Contributing Writer December 16, 2024

Wednesday, December 4 was the day music lovers around the world were waiting for; the day Spotify Wrapped was released. This yearly tradition changes its format and design every year, but all Spotify...

Dr. Zach Simpson attended the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting, which took place Nov. 23-26.

Dr. Simpson Attends World’s Largest Religious Studies Conference

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2024

Dr. Zach Simpson, professor of philosophy and religious studies at USAO recently attended the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting. This is the world’s largest religion conference, and Simpson...

Students in World Thought II spend their final class session to prepare for finals week.

How Does USAO’s Student Body Feel About Finals Week?

Cassie Srock , News Editor December 2, 2024

It’s the time of the year when college students begin cramming for final exams and preparing to return home for the holidays. For USAO, finals week falls on the first week of Dec. Students will have...

The Student Activities Board (SAB) listens to Maddyson McMorris during their planning process for the final's week events.

SAB Hosts Events to Ease Finals Week Stress for Students

Thomas Buchanan, Entertainment Editor December 1, 2024

The 2024 fall trimester is swiftly coming to an end, with winter break right around the corner. Finals week is all that stands between students and a long-deserved break from the stresses of coursework,...

Multiple students with President Hale enjoying their meal during last year's Friendsgiving event.

Friendsgiving: Connecting President Hale to Students

Aryanna Gassoway, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

USAO has announced they are hosting Friendsgiving, an event for students who are looking for a Thanksgiving meal in the comfort of campus. President Kayla Hale and Jeff Rutherford, Technical Director for...

Various artwork that will be featured in the Holiday Art Show's opening night.

The Holiday Art Show Opens Nov. 21

Myles Howard, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

The Holiday Art Show is an event open to any students enrolled in an art class, allowing them to showcase the art they created throughout the trimester. The opening night is Thursday, Nov. 21, starting...

Kuniko Yamamoto performs at Quad City Arts in Rock Island, IL.

“Magic, Mime, and Music of Japan” The Story of Yamamoto

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor November 19, 2024

On Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis Hall Little Theatre, Kuniko Yamamoto is performing for the first time at USAO in the Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series (DWPAS). She will be presenting her show,...

Senior Rylee Trent leads the scene while practicing for the play "Lear".

Theatre Arts Program Presents “Lear”

Valerie Pollard, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

USAO’s Theatre Arts Program is debuting the play “Lear”, an adaptation of the tragedy “King Lear” written by William Shakespeare. This event will run three consecutive nights from Thursday, Nov....

Senior communication major Addysyn Asmus looks forward to hosting her pickleball tournament for all of USAO's community.

Asmus Hosts Pickleball Tournament for Senior Project

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

Senior communication major Addysyn Asmus will host her senior project, a pickleball tournament, Monday, Nov. 18, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the USAO Tennis Courts. This event is open to everyone on USAO’s...

Senior communication major Emily Loughridge presenting flyers for One Step. Together.

One Step. Together. Furthering Women’s Career Opportunities

Whitley Brown, Contributing Writer November 11, 2024

Senior communication major Emily Loughridge is hosting her senior project, One Step. Together. (OST) Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. Hosting a panel of five women, OST is a women’s...

Multiple first-generation USAO students with President Hale during last year's Pizza on the Patio event.

SSC to Host First-Generation Student Events

Aryanna Gassoway, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

National First-Generation College Day is November 8th, and USAO is spending this week celebrating all first-gen students. This Thursday, November 7th, there will be Pizza on the Patio with President Hale...

The UMA Club comes together for a group picture during one of their meetings.

UMA Calling All Music Supporters

Myles Howard, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

The USAO University Music Appreciation Club (UMA) started as a music major “get-to-know-you.” Now, every other Tuesday at noon in the Nash Library Music Pocket, the meetings are fun and full of energy. The...

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