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

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

The Trend

Jerrod shows his family around campus on sunny afternoon.

Jerrod Gray: Dad on Campus!

Jerrod Gray, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

Many of you have most likely seen me on campus, and we may even have a class or two together. I’m the “old guy” you’ve seen walking around with a cane and a smile. Well, my name is Jerrod Gray....

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively star in their recent release "It Ends With Us."

“It Ends With Us” (Movie Review)

Gabi Merchen, Senior Writer September 4, 2024

The Blake Lively star vehicle, “It Ends With Us” was recently released in theaters across the country. If you feel like skipping the rest of the review, the long and short of it is the following sentiment:...

Matthew Yokum, a junior communication major, spent his summer interning for a local newspaper.

Lawton Constitution Leaves Lasting Mark on Yokum

Matthew Yokum, Senior Writer August 29, 2024

When my time at the Lawton Constitution started, I was as nervous as could be with no real plan of attack. I had written for USAO’s student newspaper, The Trend, but I was about to go to a newspaper...

Childish Gambino kicked off his "The New World 2024 Tour" in OKC over the weekend.

“The New World 2024 Tour” (Concert Review)

Austin Jackson, Contributing Writer August 14, 2024

Oklahoma has been getting spoiled in terms of artists who have performed this month as we were treated with being the first show on Childish Gambino’s new world tour Sunday, Aug. 11. This is his last...

Olivia Rodrigo dazzled fans in Oklahoma with her GUTS World Tour show.

“GUTS World Tour” (Concert Review)

Dakotah Davidson, Contributing Writer August 12, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo brought her “Guts World Tour” to Oklahoma City Saturday, July 28 and it was a dream come true for her fans. Rodrigo played songs from her latest album “Guts” and included songs from...

Kate and Tyler meet for the first time before a big chase in this summer block buster, "Twisters."

“Twisters” (Movie Review)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Writer August 7, 2024

How does “Twisters,” one of the biggest movies of the summer, hold up to the original “Twister,” one of the biggest blockbusters of the 1990s? Separated by nearly three decades, the two Oklahoma-centric...

'Fly Me to the Moon" features Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in this space-aged romcom.

“Fly Me to the Moon” (Movie Review)

Gabi Merchen, Senior Writer July 26, 2024

At this point in cinematic history, there are almost as many movies about space as there are stars in our galaxy. From “The Martian” to “Interstellar” to “Galaxy Quest” and beyond, space has...

Joy throws her arms out to welcome Anxiety with a big hug!

“Inside Out 2” (Movie Review)

Gabi Merchen, Senior Writer July 18, 2024

The latest offering from the animation giant of Pixar is a nostalgic and comforting homage to our youth that entertains, delights, and harkens us back to the horrors of tweenhood. At the end of the day,...

Drew McIntyre presented his briefcase to the crowd after winning the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match.

WWE Presents Mr. & Mrs. Money in the Bank

Dakotah Davidson, Contributing Writer July 10, 2024

WWE presented their 2024 edition of the Money in the Bank premium live event (PLE) from Toronto, Canada Saturday, July 6. The PLE saw chaotic collisions with ladders along with brutal beatdowns upon each...

Eminem's new music is tempting cancel culture, and Matthew taps into the cultural divide.

Millennials Make Listening to Eminem Feel Cringe.

Matthew Yokum, Senior Writer June 20, 2024

Marshall Mathers, otherwise known as Eminem, has been a global icon since his debut in the late 90s and has flourished in the hip-hop industry ever since. In the early stages of his career, Mathers was...

Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in UFC 302.

UFC 302: Makhachev is inevitable

Preston Palm, Senior Writer June 4, 2024

The UFC returned to Newark, New Jersey Saturday June 1, as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world headlined against a future UFC hall of famer. Islam Makhachev defended the Lightweight title against...

Anne Hathaway as Solène and Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell star in "The Idea of You."

“The Idea of You” (Movie Review)

Gabi Merchen, Senior Writer May 31, 2024

I may not be the biggest fan of this film, but I will bet you $100 that somewhere in the world, Harry Styles is discussing its merits with his Zoom therapist as we speak.    Is it basically a two-hour...

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