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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

Adara Kay was the fifth artist to perform on Friday.

Droverstock 2026 (Photo Essay)

Malik Roberts and Whitley Brown April 7, 2026

USAO celebrated its 30th annual Droverstock on Thursday. The festival is a part of the annual Spring Triad, a time in the spring semester many students look forward to. Food trucks, rock walls, live music,...

Annual Prom Dress Boutique (Illustration)

Annual Prom Dress Boutique (Illustration)

Jay Viney, Contributing Writer March 6, 2026

The Treat People with Kindness Club is hosting its annual Prom Dress Boutique tomorrow. Beginning at 9 A.M. in the USAO Ballroom, located on the second floor of the Student Center, high school students...

Homecoming 2025 (Illustration)

Homecoming 2025 (Illustration)

Jay 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...

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...

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...

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