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

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Homecoming 2025 (Illustration)

Homecoming 2025 (Illustration)

Trina Viney, Contributing Artist October 30, 2025

I am always excited by the school spirit shown during homecoming. For this illustration, I was inspired by the joy and anticipation that is shown when the homecoming court winner is announced. Trina...

USAO players displayed their skills in front of a crowd full of fans in the Drover Fieldhouse during Drover Madness.

Drover Madness 2025 (Photo Essay)

Laura Barrios Bardi and Matthew Yokum October 30, 2025

Thursday Oct. 23, USAO basketball held Drover Madness, the annual preseason showcase of both men's and women's basketball programs for the 2025-2026 season. Drover Madness is an opportunity for both...

Don't you just hate those pesky allergies?

“Love in Full Bloom” (Comic Strip)

Destin Travis, Contributing Artist February 14, 2025

The idea for Destin's "Love in Full Bloom" came from the feeling for all people who are single on Valentine's Day.   Destin Travis is a second-year art major at the University of Science and...

Should we believe in anything at all?

“General Misinformation” (Comic Strip)

Destin Travis, Contributing Artist January 29, 2025

Destin's idea for "General Misinformation" came from him and his thoughts about who was the first person in existence to tell a lie, and how that has led to our society not being able to trust everything...

Athletic Director Mike Ross high fives the young girl who won musical chairs.

Drover Madness 2024 (Photo Essay)

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2024

USAO’s women’s and men’s basketball teams welcomed professors, faculty, students, friends, families, and the Chickasha community to Drover Madness, which helps introduce the rosters for both teams...

Thomas and his friends imagine what the Red Rock Mental Health Fall Festival might look like.

“Red Rock Mental Health Fall Festival” (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist September 19, 2024

Thomas had the idea for this comic as he was talking with friend. He said the group speculated on what a festival put on by a mental health organization would look like, without knowing much about the...

This was my impeccable view of the beach during a two mile stroll I took part in.

Dominican Republic: Culture, Food, and Experiences (Photo Essay)

Gary Jackson, Managing Editor June 19, 2024

Punta Cana, a township in the Dominican Republic is where I spent my first vacation outside of the United States. I had the luxury of staying five days in the glorious Caribbean destination and broadened...

Be cautious at crosswalks!

“Crosswalk” (Comic Strip)

Destin Travis, Contributing Artist May 20, 2024

As usual, Destin's ideas spawn from real life situations and experiences. The Trend's advice is to be patient, polite, and careful when crossing the street.   Destin Travis is a second-year...

Charles walks in to see a psychic and was surprised by what she said.

“The Psychic” (Comic Strip)

Destin Travis, Contributing Artist April 17, 2024

Some artists say their work came to them in a dream, and this time Destin really means it. The idea for "The Psychic" literally came to Destin in a dream, and then he made it a reality.   Destin...

Gannon Fremin & CCREV concluded the night with their hour and a half long set list.

Droverstock 2024! (Photo Essay)

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2024

My last Droverstock as a student went down in the books as my favorite one yet. I started my day out on the Oval around 8:30 a.m. With my camera in hand, I started snapping shots of all of the artists...

In Destin's recent comic his characters discover that stairs are killer.

“Stairs” (Comic Strip)

Destin Travis, Contributing Artist March 1, 2024

Destin said he took inspiration from a conversation he had with a friend about having no spatial awareness.   Destin Travis is a first-year art major at the University of Science and Arts of...

Someone cuts in line ahead of you. What do you do? Destin explores his reaction in this four-panel comic.

“Minimal Confrontation” (Comic Strip)

Destin Travis, Contributing Artist February 15, 2024

Destin said this is another true story about how he typically strays away from confrontation.   Destin Travis is a first-year art major at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

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