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President Hale enjoyed the petting zoo during Finals week 2024
A Sneak Peak of Finals Week
December 1, 2025
A Second Shepards’ Pageant is showing Nov. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. in the Davis Hall Little Theater. Both shows are free for students, with general admission open to the public by donation.
A Second Shepards’ Pageant (Show Preview)
November 14, 2025
The winning costume of Art Wrecker Creature Feature, 2024.
Art Wrecker Costume Contest Is Almost Here
October 28, 2025
Captured is a photo of the Student Center Ballroom from Homecoming 2024
Don’t get FOMO, go to HOCO
October 25, 2025
The Fall Carnival will begin here in the oval at 6:30 tonight. Be there for food trucks, club booths, and more.
Autumn Excitement: The Fall Carnival
October 14, 2025
Dr. Linda McElroy taught at USAO, her alma mater, for 30 years and was inducted into the USAO Hall of Fame in 2024.
A Legacy of Literacy through Dr. McElroy
October 10, 2025
Emily Hector Godwin, new DWPAS director, pins the series schedule to her office board.
25th Season of DWPAS Series Opens With New Director
October 6, 2025
Orsi was named head coach of the men's soccer program over the 2025 offseason.
A Fresh Start Led By Orsi
August 27, 2025
Dr. Delton Gordon USAO's new Housing Operations Director.
Transforming Campus Life
April 2, 2025
Bryce McKinnis USAO's new Director of Marketing and Communications.
A Course for Success At USAO
March 27, 2025
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)
October 30, 2025
Dagbjort Gudmundsdottir dribbles past a defender in a 2-1 win against the OCU Stars.
Drovers Send Home Stars with a Loss and a Tie
October 10, 2025
Students enjoying the time playing sand volleyball in Lawson Court.
USAO’s Intramural Sports Makes It’s Return
September 17, 2025
Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams scored an explosive 40 point win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Can the Thunder go on to win game six?
One Win Away – Can OKC Close Out Game Six?
June 19, 2025
Sierra Selfridge rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Our Lady of the Lake University on Feb. 24, 2025.
Softball End Series Sweep Against LU with Two Mercy Rule Wins on Senior Day
April 20, 2025
Dagbjort Gudmundsdottir dribbles past a defender in a 2-1 win against the OCU Stars.
Drovers Send Home Stars with a Loss and a Tie
October 10, 2025
Ilse De Jong maneuvers the ball past a MACU defender during a matchup earlier this season.
De Jong Shines Bright in Sophomore Season
December 4, 2024
Sophomore forward Paula Casajus and Sophomore forward Daniela Salinas celebrate after scoring against SCU.
Women’s Soccer Advances to Semi-Finals of SAC Tournament
November 7, 2024
Stefan Savkovic fights against a Bethel competitor for the ball during a home game.
Savkovic Reflects on Drover Career Before MACU Game
September 27, 2024
Coach Hampton hugs his loved ones and celebrates with his team after winning the SAC Semifinals against OCU.
Drover Motto Pushes Team Throughout Season
December 27, 2023
During a practice round at Winter Creek Golf and Country Club, Conner Cryer putts towards the hole.
USAO Men’s Golf Conclude Season with Top 25 NAIA Ranking
October 25, 2024
Hudson Woloss lines up a putt at Winter Creek Golf and Country Club.
Woloss Leads the Way for Women’s Golf
October 18, 2024
Hudson Woloss looks to hit her ball out of a bunker at Winter Creek Golf Course during a practice round.
Woloss Finished in Top 10 at SAC Championship
May 1, 2024
A large gallery of people watch as Caleb Smith and Chayan Duha play hole 10 for the title of individual champion.
Smith Battled in Playoff Situation at SAC Championship
May 1, 2024
Senior Caleb Smith lined up a putt in a practice round at Winter Creek, USAO's home course.
Drovers Place Third in Final Tournament
April 16, 2024
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)
October 30, 2025
Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams scored an explosive 40 point win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Can the Thunder go on to win game six?
One Win Away – Can OKC Close Out Game Six?
June 19, 2025
Sophomore Ryein Kennedy walks off the court during the Drovers game against Mid-America Christian University earlier this season.
What Does Identity Mean to Kennedy?
February 17, 2025
Drovers Fall in Defeat to Golden Eagles
Drovers Fall in Defeat to Golden Eagles
February 10, 2025
Senior Alexia Corrales claps her hands together after beating the College of the Ozarks earlier this season.
Women’s Basketball Defeat JBU with Superior Defense
February 10, 2025
Boone Lasater celebrates at home plate with his teammates in Tuesday's 24-1 win over Randle University
Drovers dominate against Randle University in 24-1 win
March 12, 2025
Ian Ortiz makes a play from second base against Nelson University (formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University) during their matchup in the 2023-2024 season.
Drovers Offense Dominates in First Series of the Season
January 27, 2025
Towards the middle of the game, the little league players gathered by the USAO dugout for a photo.
Bill Smith Hosted Little League Night
April 12, 2024
Junior pitcher Rob Schmidt closed out both games against SCU over the weekend.
Drovers Return Home and Make a Statement
April 1, 2024
Gunnar Hansen, USAO's starting pitcher, is ready to catch the ball as a MACU player swings and misses in late February.
Eagles Fall in Drover Territory
March 30, 2024
Sierra Selfridge rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Our Lady of the Lake University on Feb. 24, 2025.
Softball End Series Sweep Against LU with Two Mercy Rule Wins on Senior Day
April 20, 2025
Senior Malea McMurtrey celebrates after sliding into third base in a game against Northwestern College from Feb. 24, 2025.
Softball Ends Series Against TWU with Mercy Rule and Extra Inning Wins on Saturday
April 14, 2025
USAO's Shaylann Grace follows through her swing during a game vs Our Lady of the Lake University on March 18, 2025.
Softball Opens Home Series Against SCU with Two Wins on Thursday
April 6, 2025
Sierra Selfridge celebrates a big hit against Our Lady of the Lake University on March 18. During the first of two games on Saturday, Selfridge hit a grand slam to help the Drovers get the 8-2 win over Mid-America Christian University.
Softball Ends Series Sweep Against MACU with Two Wins on Saturday
March 30, 2025
Senior Sierra Selfridge celebrates after getting on-base during game against Northwestern College on Feb. 24.
Softball Ends Series Sweep Against WBU with two Mercy-Rule Wins
March 8, 2025
USAO's A.J. Meyer leads the way during the OBU Invitational in Shawnee over the weekend.
Drovers Achieve Personal Bests at OBU Invitational
April 1, 2025
Junior Kyra Willet focuses as she prepares to compete in shotput at the Harding Invitational in Searcy, Ar.
Two Drovers set School Records in Discus Following Harding Invitational
March 10, 2025
Freshman Kyli Reser prepares to throw in shotput at the Owen Hewitt Invitational earlier this season.
Drovers Take on the NAIA/JUCO Challenge
January 26, 2025
Aarin Simon set his sights on the finish line at the Harding Last Chance Invitational, where he took home a bronze medal in his event.
Drovers Bring Four Medals Home After Last Meet
May 12, 2024
Sophomore Daylen Huff crosses the finish line at the University of Oklahoma early this season.
USAO Strived for Success at Ford Mastin Twilight
April 19, 2024
Senior Yaiza Larrauri celebrates after a play against Oklahoma City University in 2023.
USAO Wins Close Battle Against Langston University
October 23, 2024
Junior outside hitter Laura Barrios Bardi prepares for a big hit against ECU.
Birney Digs Deep With 19 digs Against ECU
September 12, 2024
Coach Robert Blakely will begin his first season as head coach for USAO's volleyball team in mid-August.
Blakley Brings New Dynamic to Volleyball Program
July 24, 2024
Yaiza Larrauri throws up her hand in celebration during an away game this season.
Larrauri and Garcia Make Program History in 8th Season
December 6, 2023
Gabrielle Gunnoe spins to her teammates to celebrate scoring a crucial point earlier in the season.
Drovers Record Historic Program Win over OPSU
September 24, 2023
As traffic gets busy this holiday season, keep these safety tips in mind for the best travel experience for yourself and those you share the road with.
Helpful Highway Driving Hints for the Holidays
November 25, 2025
Artist d4vd released his debut album "Withered" on April 25.
Musician D4vd Speculated to be Involved in Murder
October 7, 2025
Sunrise on the reaping was released to the public on March 18, 2025.
Sunrise on the Reaping (Book Review)
October 7, 2025
Poster for The Long Walk. The film released on Sept. 12 in theaters.
Would you make “The Long Walk”? (Movie Review)
October 6, 2025
A peanut butter cup whoopie from The Whoopie Wagon - 7/10
How to Properly Stuff Your Face at the Oklahoma Food Truck Championship
September 30, 2025
Artist d4vd released his debut album "Withered" on April 25.
Musician D4vd Speculated to be Involved in Murder
October 7, 2025
A peanut butter cup whoopie from The Whoopie Wagon - 7/10
How to Properly Stuff Your Face at the Oklahoma Food Truck Championship
September 30, 2025
Wildhorse Canyon Farms was one of many vendors at the event. The company sold their own wine.
A Look into the 17th Annual Rock Island Arts Festival
September 30, 2025
Scenes from the Sep. 10 shooting at Utah Valley University where politcal commentator Charlie Kirk was shot. Kirk was pronounced dead later that evening.
Avoiding Division in the Wake of Political Violence
September 11, 2025
Editor-in-Chief, Matthew Yokum, celebrates the OKC Thunder at the championship parade on June 24.
Summer for The Trend
July 8, 2025
Sunrise on the reaping was released to the public on March 18, 2025.
Sunrise on the Reaping (Book Review)
October 7, 2025
Poster for The Long Walk. The film released on Sept. 12 in theaters.
Would you make “The Long Walk”? (Movie Review)
October 6, 2025
A screenshot of Hollow Knight: Silksong, taken while playing on the Nintendo Switch. .
Silksong: A Masterpiece in Metroidvanias (Review)
September 22, 2025
Country singer Hudson Westbrook released his debut album on July 25, 2025. This photo is from one of his concerts in April.
Hudson Westbrook “Texas Forever” (Album Review)
July 28, 2025
Artist d4vd released his debut album "Withered" on April 25.
D4VD “Withered” (Album Review)
May 8, 2025
As traffic gets busy this holiday season, keep these safety tips in mind for the best travel experience for yourself and those you share the road with.
Helpful Highway Driving Hints for the Holidays
November 25, 2025
Go visit senior Speech Language Pathology majors and SSC PALs Victoria Southerland and Elena Shepherd for help with your finals studies.
Finals Week Survival Guide
April 28, 2025
Gary Jackson passed out on a couch after partying. (Disclaimer: this photo was staged for the purpose of the article and does not condone drinking.)
A Safe and Smart Spring Break
March 14, 2025
Rachel Drechsler holds a poster with details about the 988 hotline, which is a lifeline that students can call or text anytime of the day.
Hey, Are You Feeling Okay?
November 29, 2023
Zachary Robinson (left) and Zakery Conover go over material together for their upcoming midterms in Nash Library.
Time to Buckle Down and Study for Midterms!
October 6, 2023
Homecoming 2025 (Illustration)
Homecoming 2025 (Illustration)
October 30, 2025
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)
October 30, 2025
Don't you just hate those pesky allergies?
“Love in Full Bloom” (Comic Strip)
February 14, 2025
Should we believe in anything at all?
“General Misinformation” (Comic Strip)
January 29, 2025
Athletic Director Mike Ross high fives the young girl who won musical chairs.
Drover Madness 2024 (Photo Essay)
October 28, 2024
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)
October 30, 2025
Athletic Director Mike Ross high fives the young girl who won musical chairs.
Drover Madness 2024 (Photo Essay)
October 28, 2024
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)
June 19, 2024
Gannon Fremin & CCREV concluded the night with their hour and a half long set list.
Droverstock 2024! (Photo Essay)
April 8, 2024
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)
December 11, 2023
Homecoming 2025 (Illustration)
Homecoming 2025 (Illustration)
October 30, 2025
Don't you just hate those pesky allergies?
“Love in Full Bloom” (Comic Strip)
February 14, 2025
Should we believe in anything at all?
“General Misinformation” (Comic Strip)
January 29, 2025
Thomas and his friends imagine what the Red Rock Mental Health Fall Festival might look like.
“Red Rock Mental Health Fall Festival” (Comic Strip)
September 19, 2024
Be cautious at crosswalks!
“Crosswalk” (Comic Strip)
May 20, 2024
Welcome Week 2025
September 10, 2025
Drover Talk: Video Games
July 15, 2025
Drover Talk: Stress and Burnout
July 15, 2025
Habitat Burn – Hayla Wilson
July 14, 2025
Drover Talk: Study Habits
July 14, 2025
A photo of me half-asleep on my last "first day" of classes. Hi mom!
Editor’s Note: August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025
Representatives of The Trend pose with the awards won at the 2025 OPA Better Newspaper Contest. From Left: Thomas Buchanan, Laura Barrios Bardi, Matthew Yokum, Gary Jackson, Dr. J.C. Casey, Cassie Srock, and Emily Loughridge.
Editor’s Note – June 10, 2025
June 10, 2025
Matthew Yokum is a third year communication major out of Chickasha. He has been writing for The Trend since the fall of 2022.
Editor’s Note – April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Gary Jackson bids readers farewell as he prepares to graduate at the end of the semester.
Editor’s Note – March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025
Editor-in-Chief Gary Jackson makes his announcement to his new position in The Trend.
Editor’s Note – Nov. 4, 2024
November 4, 2024
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Thomas Buchanan

Thomas Buchanan, Entertainment Editor

Thomas is a fourth-year art major from Harrah, OK. He is the Secretary of SGA for 2025-26, Treasurer of the Art Club, and plays in the Pep and Jazz Band. He enjoys playing pickleball, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee when he gets the chance. Thomas’s hobbies include thrifting and antique shopping, visiting museums, and fixing whatever new thing has broken on his ’79 Fiat X1/9.

 

Experience with The Trend:

Entertainment Editor: Nov. 2024 – present

Contributing Writer: Mar. 2023 – Oct. 2024

Contributing Artist: Aug. 2022 – Oct. 2024

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