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

The Trend

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

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer March 8, 2025

On Friday, March 7, the number three ranked USAO softball team (11-3, 4-0 SAC) defeated the Wayland Baptist University (WBU) Pioneers (8-12, 2-6 SAC) twice on the second day of the conference opener in...

Trinity Chatman, SGA's Health and Wellness Committee chair, hands out cookies and pamphlets out the cafeteria on Monday, Feb. 10.

Learning About Consent During the Week of Love

Malik Roberts, Contributing Writer February 18, 2025

This past week, the Student Government Association (SGA) Health and Wellness Committee held its first-ever Consent Week. The event, spearheaded by the Health and Wellness Committee’s chair Trinity...

Drovers Fall in Defeat to Golden Eagles

Drovers Fall in Defeat to Golden Eagles

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor February 10, 2025

Struggles on offense hurt the USAO men’s basketball team (9-15, 7-13 SAC) as they fell to the John Brown University Golden Eagles (JBU) (16-8, 14-6 SAC). JBU put themselves ahead with a plethora of...

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

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor February 10, 2025

USAO women’s basketball (14-10, 12-8 SAC) played with confidence on both ends of the floor as they got the win over John Brown University (JBU) (12-12, 10-10 SAC).  With Saturday’s win, USAO now stands...

Senior Jaden Harrell goes for a layup against the College of the Ozarks.

Harrell Claims Two School Records in Triumphant Win

Preston Palm, Senior Writer February 8, 2025

Thursday night was one for the books as the USAO men’s basketball team (9-14, 7-12 SAC) got a much-needed win over the College of Ozarks (8-14, 6-13 SAC). USAO and the Ozarks came out firing early...

Junior Evangelia Davlakou prepares for a free throw shot against the College of the Ozarks.

Women’s Basketball Take Down the Ozarks

Preston Palm, Senior Writer February 8, 2025

USAO women’s basketball (13-10, 11-8 SAC) were back on the court Thursday, Feb. 6 as they faced College of the Ozarks (15-8, 13-6 SAC). The Drovers looked to even the playing field as they had lost to...

Junior first basemen Jadyn Goucher points to the air after a play against Oklahoma Panhandle State University in their matchup from the 2024 season.

Softball Starts Season with Two Victories

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer February 8, 2025

USAO softball (2-0, 0-0 SAC) opened the 2025 season with two consecutive victories on the road at the Southern Collegiate Sports NAIA Invitational in Mesquite, Texas, Friday, Feb. 7. According to the NAIA...

The entire SGA organization poses together as they prepare for the spring 2025 trimester.

SGA Strives to Leave Lasting Impact

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor February 7, 2025

During the fall 2024 trimester, USAO’s Student Government Association (SGA) made headway on its goal of becoming more engaging, unified, and leaving a legacy. With a new trimester underway, it’s time...

Thomas Buchanan showcases a beautiful set of flowers looking out onto the Lawson Clubhouse

Tips for Your Valentine’s Day Flowers

Thomas Buchanan, Entertainment Editor February 7, 2025

February 14th is a chance to go above and beyond, taking some time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to highlight your appreciation for the exceptional individual in your life.  There...

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...

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

Matthew Yokum, Sports Editor January 27, 2025

After falling short in their opening game, USAO baseball (2-1, 0-0 SAC) got two wins in a row to finish on top in their first series of the season against Our Lady of the Lake University (1-2, 0-0 RRAC). Friday’s...

Ilse De Jong maneuvers the ball past a MACU defender during a matchup earlier this season.

De Jong Shines Bright in Sophomore Season

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor December 4, 2024

Sophomore Ilse De Jong exceeded expectations in her second season of soccer at USAO by winning the 2024-2025 Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Player of the Year award as well as the 2024-2025 SAC Offensive...

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