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The Trend

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

The Trend

Seven representatives from The Trend were able to attend this year's OCMA conference at Oklahoma State University. 

Pictured from front: Gary Jackson, Cassie Srock, Malik Roberts, Thomas Buchanan, Jordan Prewitt, Matthew Yokum, Chayce Leshawn Papp

The Trend Brings Back Six Awards from the 2025 OCMA Conference

Cassie Srock , News Editor April 10, 2025

The Trend attended the 2025 Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association (OCMA) Conference Wednesday, April 9 which was held at Oklahoma State University (OSU). After a year without an OCMA conference, OCMA...

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

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2025

Although it was short, my time as Editor-in-Chief of The Trend has come to an end. I have spent the last three years serving The Trend and providing quality news, sports, reviews, and other forms of content...

Editor-in-Chief Gary Jackson talks to The Trend's writers about article ideas at their second meeting of the spring trimester.

New Year, Same Trend

Cassie Srock , News Editor February 5, 2025

The Trend serves as USAO’s student produced newspaper, providing coverage in news, sports, opinions, features, visual arts, and multimedia formats.   In the past few months, The Trend has been in...

Trend Special Graduation Edition

Trend Special Graduation Edition

trendadmin April 25, 2014

In a couple of hours, students who have perservered through their classes and homework will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. To say "Congratulations!" we at The Trend created a...

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Spring Break Is Here, The Trend Encourages Students To Be Safe

Brittani Mulkey March 14, 2014

Now that spring has made its way to Oklahoma (finally), and spring break is just around the corner to allow us much needed time to recharge our batteries, it is important to keep two things in mind: fun...

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The Trend’s Stance On Using Electronic Cigarettes On Campus

Courtney Cheesman March 7, 2014

What’s the latest fad that is rapidly sweeping the nation and creating such a controversy on college campuses, you may ask? It’s not Flappy Bird or emojis, but electronic cigarettes. Many studies say...

Get Live Updates Of The SAC Tournament On Twitter, Follow @TheUsaoTrend

Get Live Updates Of The SAC Tournament On Twitter, Follow @TheUsaoTrend

Britton Brewer March 5, 2014

The Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Tournament kicked off this morning at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU).  The USAO Drover men and women's baskteball teams both made the tournament and will play their...

Getting To Class Late Is A Crime, The Trend Urges You To Be On Time

Getting To Class Late Is A Crime, The Trend Urges You To Be On Time

Katie Fikes February 19, 2014

Getting to class late is a crime.  Why?  Because, according to the College Board, in their report, “Education Pays 2013: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society,” the...

The  Real  World  Is  Only  A  Few  Trimesters  Away....  Act Now

The Real World Is Only A Few Trimesters Away…. Act Now

Courtney Cheesman February 11, 2014

For many, college is the transitional point between graduating high school and picking a career. While college gives students more time to decide on a career, that does not mean they should...

Making Plans Achieving Old or New Goals in the New Year

Making Plans Achieving Old or New Goals in the New Year

trendadmin January 20, 2014

Here we are, back at USAO after a refreshing break.  We've made it through the first full week of classes and it’s time to jump into this new year full of positivity as we return to the swing...

National Media Convention: Departure Day

National Media Convention: Departure Day

Lauren Carter October 23, 2013

The Trend staff, myself excluded, departed for this year’s National College Media Convention this morning. This year’s conference is being held in the historic New Orleans, LA. The Associated...

Since Vincent Metcalf's return to USAO he has been named "USAO Staff Member of the Year" and has recently been promoted to head men's basketball coach.

Timeless Tuesday: Popular Staff Member Makes Welcome Return

Alexis Vizarelis October 15, 2013

“Popular staff member makes welcome return” was an article originally published in the October 9, 2001 edition of The Trend. The ever-popular coach Vinson Metcalf, is back and ready to help...

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