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The Student News Site of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

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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)

Laura Barrios Bardi and Matthew Yokum October 30, 2025

Thursday Oct. 23, USAO basketball held Drover Madness, the annual preseason showcase of both men's and women's basketball programs for the 2025-2026 season. Drover Madness is an opportunity for both...

Captured is a photo of the Student Center Ballroom from Homecoming 2024

Don’t get FOMO, go to HOCO

Becca Gibbins, Contributing Writer October 25, 2025

Homecoming week is coming to light once again during the week of Oct. 27- Nov. 1.USAO's Student Activities Board (SAB) along with many other organizations around campus have big plans for homecoming with...

Oklahoma Press Association 2025 Awards and Convention

Cassie Srock , News Editor June 25, 2025

The Trend entered into the Oklahoma Press Association’s (OPA) annual Better Newspaper Contest for the second year in a row. This year's awards banquet was held Saturday, June 7, at the Grand Casino Hotel...

Oklahoma Roofing made repairs in mid-May to Shackleford, Schaffer, and Lewis. Prior to fixing those roofs, they also made minor repairs to Robertson Hall and Lawson Clubhouse.

Raise the Roof: USAO Makes Repairs to Apartment Roofs

Cassie Srock , News Editor May 30, 2025

There has been a lot of noise on the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s campus recently. The source of that noise is Lawson Court getting new roofs. During the third full week of May, Oklahoma...

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

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, the number three ranked USAO softball team (33-7, 23-3 SAC) defeated the Texas Wesleyan University (TWU) Rams (18-14, 16-8 SAC) in both away games on the second day of the conference...

Dr. Delton Gordon USAO's new Housing Operations Director.

Transforming Campus Life

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor April 2, 2025

USAO welcomed a new Housing Operations Director, Dr. Delton Gordon, in October 2024. Gordon has extensive knowledge and passion for what he does throughout his background, which he will draw upon during...

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

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer March 30, 2025

On Saturday, March 29, the number three ranked USAO softball team (24-6, 14-2 SAC) defeated the Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Evangels (13-13, 9-7 SAC) twice on the second day of the conference...

A team of Drovers pose after helping prepare peanut butter sandwiches with the Chickasha Lions Club.

An Impactful Day of Drovers Serving the Community

Cassie Srock , News Editor March 30, 2025

During the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28th, many participants representing USAO volunteered around the campus and the Chickasha community. This day is known as Drover Difference Day. The...

Bryce McKinnis USAO's new Director of Marketing and Communications.

A Course for Success At USAO

Malik Roberts, Contributing Writer March 27, 2025

Bryce McKinnis, the new Director of Marketing and Communications at USAO, started this past November. He began as a Communication major at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). After getting his degree,...

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

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2025

The USAO baseball team (16-8, 7-2 SAC) recorded its most dominant win of the 2025 season after they beat the Randall University Saints (RU) (1-15, 1-7 ACCA) 24-1 in their matchup Tuesday, March 11. The...

SGA Secretary Thomas Buchanan speaks to the audience during a town hall in the spring.

SGA Executive Candidates Host Town Hall Prior to Thursday’s Elections

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

USAO’s Student Government Association (SGA) will be holding its next election for executive positions this Thursday, March 13. Monday evening, the candidates for the SGA cabinet met for a town hall to...

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

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2025

USAO men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in their first outdoor meet of the season at the Harding Invitational Saturday, March 8. The teams traveled to Harding University in Searcy, Ark.,...

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