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Bea Bourland examines a 3D printer as she tries to decide which Independent Study course to enroll in.
Adventure into the Summer with an Independent Study!
April 19, 2024
Art Club Treasurer Thomas Buchanan hangs one of his three pieces in the Nesbitt Gallery in preparation for Multiplicity.
No Limits on Creativity at Multiplicity
April 18, 2024
In a practice CPR situation, Jenna Hamburger (right) calls for help while Jacie Crawford acts out chest compressions on Trinity Chatman.
Hands-Only CPR Event Offered by Red Cross Club
April 12, 2024
The 30 new Hypatia members gather together with their medallions after being inducted into the honor society in late March.
Hypatia Returns After Brief Hiatus and Inducts 30 Members
April 11, 2024
In late 2023, senior Caleb Smith presented his research, and he will present his research again at the Student Showcase in the ballroom.
Showcase Highlights Student Research and Projects
April 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Left fielder Jordan Ramsay tracks down a fly ball in a home game against SAGU.
Luck of the Irish Favors the Stars
March 17, 2024
Leighanne Eaton knocked the ball around the park against Peru State College earlier this month.
Intense Rivalry Split Doubleheader
March 16, 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
Sophomore Omario Johnson proudly waved his countrys flag during the teams media day.
Mbii Broke Freshman School Record; Johnson Tied Record
January 21, 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
In UFC 301, Jose Aldo sahres after beating Jonathan Martinez in the bantamweight bout.
UFC 301 (Event Review)
May 6, 2024
Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor are portrayed as tennis players and a coach in the recent Challengers movie.
“Challengers” (Movie Review)
May 3, 2024
No fairy tale is as it seems in Shrek 2, which celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this month.
“Shrek 2” (Movie Review Anniversary Edition)
April 23, 2024
A group of friends hosted a UFC 300 watch party in the Lawson Clubhouse Saturday night.
UFC 300: Greatest Card in History? (Event Review)
April 16, 2024
The Cleverlys string bass player (second from the right) strums heavily on his featured riff in their bluegrass version of Creep by Radiohead.
The Cleverlys (DWPAS Review)
April 8, 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
Gary Jackson, a Green Bay Packers fan, watches an NFL game as he prepares to watch several of the games slated for this weekend.
Wild Card Weekend Predictions
January 12, 2024
In UFC 301, Jose Aldo sahres after beating Jonathan Martinez in the bantamweight bout.
UFC 301 (Event Review)
May 6, 2024
Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor are portrayed as tennis players and a coach in the recent Challengers movie.
“Challengers” (Movie Review)
May 3, 2024
No fairy tale is as it seems in Shrek 2, which celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this month.
“Shrek 2” (Movie Review Anniversary Edition)
April 23, 2024
A group of friends hosted a UFC 300 watch party in the Lawson Clubhouse Saturday night.
UFC 300: Greatest Card in History? (Event Review)
April 16, 2024
The Cleverlys string bass player (second from the right) strums heavily on his featured riff in their bluegrass version of Creep by Radiohead.
The Cleverlys (DWPAS Review)
April 8, 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
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
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
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
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)
July 17, 2023
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
Heres three Christmas puns to solve on Christmas Day! Happy holidays!
“Some More Christmas Puns” (Comic Strip)
December 25, 2023
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
Drover Talk, USAOs student-produced podcast, released its first episode Thursday afternoon.
Drover Talk: Comedy and Basketball
April 27, 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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The Drover Baseball Team Prepares For New Season And Looks Toward Working Their Way To The NAIA National Tournament

The Drover Baseball Team Prepares For New Season And Looks Toward Working Their Way To The NAIA National Tournament

Jake McGuire • January 27, 2014

After a historic season last year, the Drovers are hoping to repeat and make it to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Baseball National Tournament for the second consecutive...

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