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Loris Mariotti (front) and Sebastian Boldt supported RCC in a previous blood drive held in the ballroom.
One Unit Saves Three Lives – How Can You Help?
June 18, 2024
Dakotah Davidson tried the new VR headsets out in Nash Library.
VR Headsets Highlight New Experiences for Students
June 18, 2024
SGAs President, Harry Cracknell has spent his summer planning and implementing changes to make SGA more transparent and accessible to students.
Cracknell Implements Crucial Changes within SGA
June 17, 2024
In a previous trimester, Dr. Boyde lectured in the Davis Amphitheatre.
Dr. Boyde Expands Chemistry Knowledge at Ames National Labratory
June 13, 2024
After the Oklahoma Press Association, The Trends staff gathered to show off their numerous awards.
The Trend Breaks New Ground with Eight Awards!
June 10, 2024
Senior Paul Tointigh sits on an OCW bench from 1924 and excitedly awaits for his 2024 bench to be placed nearby.
Tointigh Places Bench for Class of 2024
April 19, 2024
As their trimester of student teaching came to a close 13 students attended a reception in Gary Hall, including (front row, left to right) Nicole Bullington, Payton Jones, Carlen Figueroa, Mike Hixson, (back row, left to right) Hannah Gentry, Morgan Mulach, Morgen Hollingshed, Ladonna Phariss, Alexica Jay, Colton Pennel, Hope Link, Elizabeth Walters, Montanna Patzack. Not pictured: Aubrey Thomas
The Journey of an Educator
December 18, 2023
Trinity Albao-Cozad nears the finish line during a cross-country meet in her first fall season.
Albao-Cozad Makes Walking a Lifestyle
November 21, 2023
Annie Roberts gives a thumbs up after annoucing the 2023 winner of the Battle of the Boats during the final day of SAWW.
Annie Roberts: Mastermind of USAO’s Student Life
October 24, 2023
Joseph Quickle, the new BCM director, takes a minute to sit down with Paul Tointigh and Noah Holden, two members of the BCMs leadership team.
Quickle Continues Tradition of Community at BCM
August 7, 2023
The Boston Celtics celebrate their record-breaking 18th win as a team.
Boston Celtics’ Path to Victory: A Recap of the NBA Playoffs
June 20, 2024
Jadyn Goucher lets her emotion show in a cloud of dirt after diving home and beating out the throw.
Why Not Us?
May 31, 2024
The Drovers celebrate in a cloud of green smoke and confetti after winning the opening round and punching their ticket to Georgia.
Just Peachy!
May 22, 2024
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
Sophie Williams was recently crowned SAC Pitcher of the Year for the second year in a row after her incredible season.
Four-Time SAC Champions!
May 6, 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
Xavier Yousey gets high fives from Quentin Mantooth and Ifeanyi Godwin.
USAO’s Reserve Team Ended With First Championship
December 19, 2023
After an intense win in the SAC Tournament Semifinals, Niall Crick hugs his wife and kids.
Crick’s First Season Goes Deep into SAC Tournament
December 12, 2023
Kylie Strotman, a junior defender, battles in the SAC quarter-finals to pass the ball to her teammate.
JBU Outpaces Drovers in Championship Game
November 12, 2023
Callum Sheppard moved the ball up field against OCU in the SAC tournament.
MACU’s Trio of Goals Overpower Drovers
November 12, 2023
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, USAOs home course.
Drovers Place Third in Final Tournament
April 16, 2024
Emma Fields, USAOs one bag, watches her shot fall during a practice round at Winter Creek.
Fields and Woloss Tied for 10th in Texas
April 16, 2024
After hitting his driver, Jax Brewer watches his ball land during a practice round at Winter Creek.
Top Ten Finish Posted at Colbert Hills
April 9, 2024
In one of the last home games of the season, Trinitee Alexander throws her arms up on defense.
Post-Season Run Hits Abrupt End in South Dakota
March 17, 2024
Reggie Quezada pushes his CCC defender back while driving to the basket.
Quezada Pushes Team to Overtime; Game Ends in Defeat
March 1, 2024
BB Polk picks up her dribble to make a pass to Diaka Berete in the SAC Tournament against MACU.
Final Minutes of Play Favor MACU in SAC Tournament
March 1, 2024
Cejay Mann snatches the ball from CCC and looks to make a fast break play with his team.
Efficiency was Key in Close Game Against CCC
February 23, 2024
Crystal Ortiz and Lainey Morrow cheer on their team during a big moment against CCC.
USAO Doubled CCC’s Score with Ease
February 23, 2024
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, USAOs 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
Sam Replogle winds up for a pitch against MACU over the weekend.
MACU Steals First Conference Series Win
March 5, 2024
Junior Ben Bach dives into third base during a home series against McPherson earlier this season.
Drovers Triumph Over #7 Bellevue with Series Win
February 19, 2024
Jadyn Goucher lets her emotion show in a cloud of dirt after diving home and beating out the throw.
Why Not Us?
May 31, 2024
The Drovers celebrate in a cloud of green smoke and confetti after winning the opening round and punching their ticket to Georgia.
Just Peachy!
May 22, 2024
Sophie Williams was recently crowned SAC Pitcher of the Year for the second year in a row after her incredible season.
Four-Time SAC Champions!
May 6, 2024
Leighanne Eaton celebrated with her teammates in the dugout after picking up a double earlier in the season.
Drovers Score 50 Runs in LU Series
April 15, 2024
Shortstop Malea McMurtrey makes a throw across the infield to get a runner out at first.
Drovers Demolish TWU in Series Sweep
April 8, 2024
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
Junior Aarin Simon sprints to the finish line in an earlier meet this spring.
Simon Claims Gold at OBU
March 31, 2024
Freshman Alayna Nichols prepares to make her mark in her first outdoor match of the season in Arkansas.
Masked Rider Open Proves Successful for Drovers
March 24, 2024
Aarin Simon (left) and Tyrike Cunningham compete in the relay portion of the meet in Arkansas.
Four Broken Records and One National Qualifier
March 18, 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
Victoria Southerland goes up for a kill, while her teammates Madison Garcia, Andrea Maldonado, Soleil Trejo, and Samantha Perez prepare for their opponents defense.
Southerland Recorded Ten Kills Against ECU
September 16, 2023
Wesley Yanish led the student section, which supported the Drovers in a number of ways, including a dance battle, cheering, dancing, and the wave.
Conference Foe Falls in Drover Fieldhouse
September 13, 2023
Isaline Jacqucemyn swings her arm back to deliver a kill against a SCU earlier in the season.
USAO Plays Third Conference Game Against TWU
September 8, 2023
Eminems new music is tempting cancel culture, and Matthew taps into the cultural divide.
Millennials Make Listening to Eminem Feel Cringe.
June 20, 2024
Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in UFC 302.
UFC 302: Makhachev is inevitable
June 4, 2024
Anne Hathaway as Solène and Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell star in The Idea of You.
“The Idea of You” (Movie Review)
May 31, 2024
Elyanne prepares to listen to Taylor Swifts newest ablum on her record player.
Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” (Album Review)
May 24, 2024
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt test the limits in their new movie The Fall Guy.
“The Fall Guy” (Movie Review)
May 17, 2024
Eminems new music is tempting cancel culture, and Matthew taps into the cultural divide.
Millennials Make Listening to Eminem Feel Cringe.
June 20, 2024
As UFC 298 plays in the Lawson Clubhouse (from left) Gary Jackson, Riley ODell, Dae Huff, and Ryan Joseph cheer on their favored fighters.
Topuria Earned a KO in UFC 298
February 22, 2024
BCM Director Joseph Quickle and his intern Noah Holden prepare the BCM for their annual Super Bowl party.
Super Bowl Sunday Predictions
February 11, 2024
Christian Booth held his breath during a game last weekend, and is now looking forward to watching Championship Sunday.
Championship Sunday Predictions
January 27, 2024
Riley ODell prepares to watch the Green Bay Packers with her boyfriend Gary Jackson this weekend.
Divisional Weekend Predictions
January 20, 2024
Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in UFC 302.
UFC 302: Makhachev is inevitable
June 4, 2024
Anne Hathaway as Solène and Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell star in The Idea of You.
“The Idea of You” (Movie Review)
May 31, 2024
Elyanne prepares to listen to Taylor Swifts newest ablum on her record player.
Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” (Album Review)
May 24, 2024
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt test the limits in their new movie The Fall Guy.
“The Fall Guy” (Movie Review)
May 17, 2024
An author, played by Bryce Dallas, writers about spies and the movie takes shape as her books mirrors real life events.
“Argylle” (Movie Review)
May 13, 2024
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
Paul Tointigh, senior communication major, leans over Gary Jacksons, junior communication major, back in order to cheat off his paper. (Disclaimer: this photo was staged for the purpose of the article and does not condone cheating.)
Stay Honest in Your Academics!
September 26, 2023
The flowers blooming across campus signal that Spring break is here, and with it a campus of students ready for the break. Gabi Merchen gives a few pieces of advice to USAOs students as they head into this break.
Cheers to a Safe, Responsible Spring Break!
March 14, 2023
The flowers around campus are in full bloom around campus.
The Final Lap
April 8, 2022
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
Be cautious at crosswalks!
“Crosswalk” (Comic Strip)
May 20, 2024
Charles walks in to see a psychic and was surprised by what she said.
“The Psychic” (Comic Strip)
April 17, 2024
Gannon Fremin & CCREV concluded the night with their hour and a half long set list.
Droverstock 2024! (Photo Essay)
April 8, 2024
In Destins recent comic his characters discover that stairs are killer.
“Stairs” (Comic Strip)
March 1, 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 McConnells face during an SAB event.
Pool, S’mores, Pie, and Donuts Make Finals Fun (Photo Essay)
December 11, 2023
After winning the 3-point contest, Logan Dolan is interviewed by his teammates at half-court to celebrate.
A Night of MADNESS! (Photo Essay)
October 27, 2023
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)
August 28, 2023
Be cautious at crosswalks!
“Crosswalk” (Comic Strip)
May 20, 2024
Charles walks in to see a psychic and was surprised by what she said.
“The Psychic” (Comic Strip)
April 17, 2024
In Destins recent comic his characters discover that stairs are killer.
“Stairs” (Comic Strip)
March 1, 2024
Someone cuts in line ahead of you. What do you do? Destin explores his reaction in this four-panel comic.
“Minimal Confrontation” (Comic Strip)
February 15, 2024
This four panel comic ends tragically as the pizza splats on the persons face.
“An Epic Pizza Pull” (Comic Strip)
February 6, 2024
Oklahoma Press Association sign
Oklahoma Press Association 2023 Awards and Convention
June 9, 2024
Students in the PR class, including (from left) Ray Thomas-Lapham, Redji Curry, and Gary Jackson discuss their events poster and necessary edits.
Internship 101
April 9, 2024
In front of OSUs Student Union, The Trends staff showcase their awards from this years OCMA conference.
Who is The Trend?
August 25, 2023
Episode 3 brings in Emily Loughridge and Deangello Brown to talk about their passions, time at USAO, and what their futures hold.
Drover Talk: Journalism and Weight Lifting
June 19, 2023
In episode 2, Tyler Cauley chats with Lainey Morrow about her future in a court room while Gary Jackson talks to Zak Conover about movies and the baseball field.
Drover Talk: Court Rooms and Big Screens
June 5, 2023
Editor-in-Chief Emily Lougrhidge pauses for a moment after cleaning out The Trends office to reflect on all the memories shared there.
Editor’s Note – Feb. 12, 2024
February 12, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Emily Loughridge helped welcome the incoming freshmen during Science and Arts Welcome Week (SAWW). She continues that welcome as students begin classes today!
Editor’s Note – Aug. 28, 2023
August 28, 2023
In her final note of the trimester, Emily Loughridge says congrats to the graduating students and discusses the multitude of articles for the week.
Editor’s Note – April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023
Managing Editor Paul Tointigh gives a look into the final two weeks of the trimester, as well as encouragement to students as finals approach.
Editor’s Note – April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023
Editor-in-Chief Emily Loughridge urges students to enjoy their remaining three weeks on campus and previews The Trends upcoming articles.
Editor’s Note – April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023
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