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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

The three panel comic, designed by Destin Travis, uses a clever fly pun.

“Fly Soup” (Comic Strip)

Destin Travis, Contributing Artist September 22, 2023

Destin said the idea for this comic had been on his idea board for a while, as he thought of it one time at church. He said he thought to himself "You know how sometimes when a guy has a zipper down, someone...

Some students start feeling the pressure of a new trimester in the second week of classes, especially those who took summer classes.

“Returning Students After Week Two” (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist September 12, 2023

Thomas tapped into the student body's emotions with this week's comic. A number of students start feeling the work load of classes and possibly jobs in the first few weeks of the trimester. Students who...

Destin Travis contemplates stereotypes in his four-panel comic about a snake without a lisp.

Ssssterotypes (Comic Strip)

Destin Travis, Contributing Artist September 8, 2023

Destin's idea for the comic was to create a series of funny jokes and skits but without the focus of a main character. He said he wants visual humor with gags and clever word play. Destin used a free drawing...

The two panel comic illustrates the various emotions students feel as they sit in class once again this fall.

“The Return From Summer Break” (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist September 1, 2023

As students survive their first week of classes, Thomas Buchanan pulls out his pen and paper to capture the emotions he sees all around him in various classes in a two panel comic strip.   Thomas...

Seeing a dog on campus provides a sense of joy for many students, which Thomas Buchanan conveys in his comic.

“When You See a Dog on Campus…” (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist April 12, 2023

Most students know the immense joy of seeing a dog on campus, and much like Thomas' comic, the mad-dash to get to said puppy. Of course, most people's end goal is to pat it on the head and let the puppy...

Students are finally falling into a routine again this spring after a long winter break and several virtual days due to weather.

“Zoom Classes on Snow Days” (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist February 16, 2023

In this two-comic feature, Thomas Buchanan relates to students who just can't right their wacky sleep schedules after holiday break. On top of that, students battled through two weeks riddled with virtual...

Even as he enters his second trimester, Thomas understands the struggles of being motivated for a new trimester (and homework)!

“It’ll be Different…” (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist January 26, 2023

As USAO's students enter the spring trimester, many are finding it difficult to get back into the swing of things and start tackling the ever-growing mound of homework. In this comic, Thomas highlights...

Thomas Buchanan put pen to paper this holiday season to earn a few chuckles with his Christmas puns.

Christmas Puns (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist December 25, 2022

To spread a little holiday cheer, Thomas sketched out a few holiday puns for everyone to enjoy! Can you guess each pun? Thomas Buchanan is a first-year Fine Arts major at the University of Science and...

As finals week comes to a close, Thomas Buchanan sketches his perspective as a first-year student.

“Healthy Study Habits” (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist December 2, 2022

The Trend hopes you all survived finals week and enjoy your winter break! In his latest comic strip "Healthy Study Habits," Thomas Buchanan gives viewers a chuckle with his take on what healthy study habits...

Happy Halloween from us to you! Thomas Buchanan chose treat instead of trick with this weeks comic!

“Frankenstein Goes on Vacation” (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist October 31, 2022

Happy Halloween! Thomas Buchanan is a first-year Fine Arts major at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

Artist Thomas Buchanan shows off his artistic ability in his latest comic! The Heist expands on Buchanans sense of humor in a new way!

“The Heist” (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist October 25, 2022

Thomas Buchanan is a first-year Fine Arts major at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. 

What is it like walking to class at USAO compared to other universities?

Am I Going to be Late?! (Comic Strip)

Thomas Buchanan, Contributing Artist October 11, 2022

Thomas Buchanan is a first-year Fine Arts major at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. 

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