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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

Trinity Chatman, SGA's Health and Wellness Committee chair, hands out cookies and pamphlets out the cafeteria on Monday, Feb. 10.

Learning About Consent During the Week of Love

Malik Roberts, Contributing Writer February 18, 2025

This past week, the Student Government Association (SGA) Health and Wellness Committee held its first-ever Consent Week. The event, spearheaded by the Health and Wellness Committee’s chair Trinity...

One of the FLY Dancing Company's dancers performing his signature moves.

FLY Dance Company to Debut in DWPAS

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor February 11, 2025

FLY Dance Company (FLY) is making an appearence as part of the Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series (DWPAS). They will perform Feb. 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Te Ata Memorial Auditorium. FLY is a...

The entire SGA organization poses together as they prepare for the spring 2025 trimester.

SGA Strives to Leave Lasting Impact

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor February 7, 2025

During the fall 2024 trimester, USAO’s Student Government Association (SGA) made headway on its goal of becoming more engaging, unified, and leaving a legacy. With a new trimester underway, it’s time...

Editor-in-Chief Gary Jackson talks to The Trend's writers about article ideas at their second meeting of the spring trimester.

New Year, Same Trend

Cassie Srock , News Editor February 5, 2025

The Trend serves as USAO’s student produced newspaper, providing coverage in news, sports, opinions, features, visual arts, and multimedia formats.   In the past few months, The Trend has been in...

The USAO Habitat is preparing to burn approximately 50 acres of land later this trimester.

USAO Habitat Prepares for Prescribed Burn

Cassie Srock , News Editor January 29, 2025

The USAO Habitat is hosting a service day Saturday, Feb. 1 that will look at preparing roughly 50 acres of land for a prescribed burn in late February or early March. This prescribed burn will look to...

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,...

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