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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

Hayla Wilson holds up the book "The Revolt of the Masses" by Jorge Ortega Y Gaset. Her independent study explored the book and it's views on mass culture influencing civilizations.

No Class, No Problem: Why You Should Consider Independent Study

Cassie Srock , News Editor June 11, 2025

Summer is in full swing for University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students. Summertime is filled with lake days, vacation trips, seasonal jobs, family and friend hangouts, and summer classes. USAO...

Oklahoma Roofing made repairs in mid-May to Shackleford, Schaffer, and Lewis. Prior to fixing those roofs, they also made minor repairs to Robertson Hall and Lawson Clubhouse.

Raise the Roof: USAO Makes Repairs to Apartment Roofs

Cassie Srock , News Editor May 30, 2025

There has been a lot of noise on the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s campus recently. The source of that noise is Lawson Court getting new roofs. During the third full week of May, Oklahoma...

Seven representatives from The Trend were able to attend this year's OCMA conference at Oklahoma State University. 

Pictured from front: Gary Jackson, Cassie Srock, Malik Roberts, Thomas Buchanan, Jordan Prewitt, Matthew Yokum, Chayce Leshawn Papp

The Trend Brings Back Six Awards from the 2025 OCMA Conference

Cassie Srock , News Editor April 10, 2025

The Trend attended the 2025 Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association (OCMA) Conference Wednesday, April 9 which was held at Oklahoma State University (OSU). After a year without an OCMA conference, OCMA...

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...

Pictured here is the poster for USAO's next theatre performance, The Curious Savage.

USAO Theatre Department Presents the 1950’s Comedy, ‘The Curious Savage’

Jessiekah Cook, Contributing Writer April 2, 2025

The USAO Theatre Department will be debuting their latest play, The Curious Savage, April 4 and 5 at 6:30 pm in the Davis Hall Little Theater followed by a matinée performance the next afternoon, April...

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...

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Scholarships for the 2025-26 Academic Year are Now Open

Cassie Srock , News Editor March 26, 2025

Scholarships Are Open!    Enrollment for the 2025-2026 fall trimester is right around the corner which means the end of the school year is upon USAO students; and then, basically, it will be...

The Second City Touring Company laughing together during one of their performances.

Be Apart of the Show with Second City

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor March 25, 2025

The Second City Touring Company (Second City) will bring its improvisational-themed show to the stage at USAO. On March 27, at 6:30 p.m., Second City will perform in the Te Ata Memorial Auditorium. Improvisational...

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...

DroverThon members make friendship bracelets at their weekly meeting to raise money for the Children's Health Foundation.

Dancing for a Cause at DroverThon’s Annual Event

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor March 11, 2025

DroverThon’s annual event, the Dance Marathon, will take place in the USAO ballroom on March 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The dance marathon will host children from the Children’s Hospital to tell...

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