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

The Trend

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 City's Jalen Williams scored an explosive 40 point win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Can the Thunder go on to win game six?

One Win Away – Can OKC Close Out Game Six?

Matthew Yokum, Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2025

In basketball, there is nothing that validates your place in history like winning an NBA championship. As a fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder, it’s an exciting time, as the team is now one win away from...

Hayla Wilson holds up the book "The Revolt of the Masses" by Jorge Ortega Y Gaset. Her independent study explored the book and it's views on mass culture influencing civilizations.

No Class, No Problem: Why You Should Consider Independent Study

Cassie Srock , News Editor June 11, 2025

Summer is in full swing for University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students. Summertime is filled with lake days, vacation trips, seasonal jobs, family and friend hangouts, and summer classes. USAO...

Representatives of The Trend pose with the awards won at the 2025 OPA Better Newspaper Contest.

From Left: Thomas Buchanan, Laura Barrios Bardi, Matthew Yokum, Gary Jackson, Dr. J.C. Casey, Cassie Srock, and Emily Loughridge.

Editor’s Note – June 10, 2025

Matthew Yokum, Editor-in-Chief June 10, 2025

On Saturday, June 7, The Trend traveled to Shawnee to compete in the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) annual Better Newspaper Contest. The contest is a chance for publications to submit their work and...

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...

Artist d4vd released his debut album "Withered" on April 25.

D4VD “Withered” (Album Review)

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor May 8, 2025

Artist d4vd released his debut album “Withered” on Friday, April 25. While this is his first complete album, featuring 14 songs, he has released several EPs and singles spanning the past few years....

A live ensemble will be returning to take place in the USAO Commencement. USAO's Commencement will be taking place starting at 11 a.m., May 3.

Ensemble Returning to Commencement for First Time Since the Pandemic

Cassie Srock , News Editor May 2, 2025

Commencement is one day away. An exciting day not only for the graduates of 2025, but also for their friends, their families, and the staff and faculty. The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's...

Sierra Selfridge rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Our Lady of the Lake University on Feb. 24, 2025.

Softball End Series Sweep Against LU with Two Mercy Rule Wins on Senior Day

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer April 20, 2025

On Friday, April 18, the number three ranked USAO softball team (39-7, 29-3 SAC) defeated Langston University (LU) (5-33, 4-26 SAC) in both of the final regular season home games. The Drovers swept...

OpenAI’s home page open and ready for a new prompt. 

Is Posting AI Art Appropriate for USAO?

Thomas Buchanan, Entertainment Editor April 17, 2025

Tuesday, April 15, the USAOBound social media page made a post using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create an image of the campus mascot, Dusty the Drover, as an action figure in store packaging....

A Minecraft Movie released on April 4, 2025 as fun for anyone. LeShawn goes into detail to determine whether the movie was as good as diamonds.

‘A Minecraft Movie:’ Did They Strike Diamond?

Chayce “LeShawn” Papp, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

A Minecraft Movie made its debut Friday, April 4 with a massive opening, becoming the highest grossing opening weekend of the year generating $163 million. But a question still remains: does it live up...

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...

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...

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