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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...

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...

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...

Bella Wilson, Hayla Wilson, Chloey Orosco, Dr. Hale, and Luke Messick push a pie into Sheppard McConnell's face during an SAB event.

Pool, S’mores, Pie, and Donuts Make Finals Fun (Photo Essay)

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2023

Finals week is arguably one of the most stressful points throughout any given trimester for students, which is why the Student Activities Board (SAB) sponsored a number of events throughout the week to...

After winning the 3-point contest, Logan Dolan is interviewed by his teammates at half-court to celebrate.

A Night of MADNESS! (Photo Essay)

Laura Barrios Bardi, Contributing Photographer October 27, 2023

Drover Madness is an event that brings the community together and helps kickstart the basketball seasons Wednesday Oct. 25 in the Drover Fieldhouse. The women’s and men’s basketball programs along...

Annie Roberts leads the freshmen class in singing the Alma Mater on the steps of Troutt Hall on the last day of SAWW.

“Hale Yeah” Shouts Freshmen Orientation (Photo Essay)

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2023

USAO’s Housing and Admission crews pulled off a spectacular move-in and orientation weekend! The 2023 Science and Arts Welcome Week (SAWW) started bright and early Friday morning with freshmen move-in...

Shanna Couch (left) and Cody Couch (right) admire a work of art by late artist Leonard Good. The two also provided live music inside of the First National Bank during the art walk.

Walking Down the Art Walk (Photo Essay)

Paul Tointigh, Managing Editor July 17, 2023

On a hot and humid Friday evening, I had the privilege of attending my first art walk. A friend and I started up near the famous Leg Lamp Statue and made our way down the art show. Along the way, we walked...

A curious Spider Monkey hangs from a tree limb, hoping to see what caught its attention.

Costa Rican Wildlife Tour (Photo Essay)

Laura Barrios Bardi, Contributing Photographer July 12, 2023

This trip was one for the books. I love going to Costa Rica and getting to visit my dad. Although these two weeks with him always seem to fly by, I am super grateful to get to see him and the rest of the...

A man fires at the first balloon while mounted upon his horse at the Chickasha Rodeo.

Is This Your First Rodeo? (Photo Essay)

Paul Tointigh, Managing Editor June 28, 2023

Why yes, yes it was. When I spoke to one of my friends and told him I have never been to a rodeo, he looked at me and said, “You live in Oklahoma and have never been to a rodeo?” I knew at that...

The crime scene where the body of Kenneth Newman (Rilley Merrill) lies is filmed to the west of Sparks Hall on USAO’s campus.

Becoming a Continuity Director (Photo Essay)

Paul Tointigh, Managing Editor June 20, 2023

“The Forgotten Child” is a horror movie produced almost entirely with USAO students and faculty, as well as with members of the Chickasha community, which will premiere in the fall. Working on the...

The iconic Hollywood sign is a must see attraction for anyone in LA.

A Los Angeles Road Trip (Photo Essay)

Laura Barrios Bardi, Contributing Photographer June 12, 2023

I recently went on my first road trip with my family and a couple of family friends to Los Angeles, and it was overall so much fun as the city had so much to offer. Personally, I am more of a traveler,...

Dr. Wetherbee, one of the three singers for The Committee on the Faculty Band, serenaded his audience.

Droverstock 2023! (Photo Essay)

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2023

Wow, Droverstock was a whirlwind of various events clashing together and cramming USAO’s campus full of guests. Events were going on all-day long to ensure there was something for everyone. The Montmarte...

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