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

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

The Trend

Dr. Loutsch led the community through Wine and Cheese Night earlier this year.

JMOERC Invites Community Out for Four Events!

Luka Messick, Contributing Writer September 20, 2024

The Jean McLaughlin Outdoor Education and Research Center (JMOERC) is a building located at the USAO Habitat with the goal to provide outdoor knowledge to community members, as well as students enrolled...

Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash recording at Sun Studios.

DWPAS Opens its 24th Season with Rock & Roll!

Aryanna Gassoway, Contributing Writer September 13, 2024

The Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series (DWPAS) returns to USAO for its 24th season and is bringing four new shows to the Te Ata Auditorium. DWAPS was created in the honor of Franics Davis, a theater...

Last year, Elyanne spent a week training as an orientation leader. She and two others led the green group throughout orientation.

250 Students Expected at Orientation!

Elyanne Kenney, Contributing Writer August 8, 2024

Every fall trimester, USAO hosts Welcome Week, also known as orientation, for the incoming freshmen and transfer students. This is a chance for freshmen to learn about their new environment and meet many...

After the Oklahoma Press Association, The Trend's staff gathered to show off their numerous awards.

The Trend Breaks New Ground with Eight Awards!

Elyanne Kenney, Contributing Writer June 10, 2024

The Trend entered into the Oklahoma Press Association’s (OPA) annual Better Newspaper Contest for the first time and walked away with eight awards. The OPA is a group that serves and advocates for 180...

Dr. Temple Grandin passionately discusses the importance of hands-on classes in public education.

Grandin and Herbel Headline Symposium on Neurodiversity

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2024

The 11th Emerson-Wier Symposium brought opening speaker Tim Herbel, founder of Not Your Average Joe (NYAJ), and keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin, a prominent author and speaker on autism and animal behavior,...

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USAO vs. Science & Arts

Emily Loughridge, Contributing Writer March 2, 2022

Most people do not like change, so when the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma made some huge changes, regarding their preferred name, the students, staff, and faculty began asking why this change...

USAO regents approve tuition increase

USAO regents approve tuition increase

trendadmin August 7, 2014

The latest USAO Regents meeting was held Tuesday, June 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the conference room in the president’s office. Students may notice changes after the Regents approved the $12.9 million budget...

The key to being successful in college is going to class.

You’re not in high school anymore: Meaghan Cobb

trendadmin August 7, 2014

Fall semester is right around the corner, and I cannot believe that it is my turn to give some advice to you freshmen. This time last year, I was also a freshman here at USAO, and I was scared. That’s...

The "Tobacco Free Campus" sign at USAO

USAO has zero tolerance tobacco policy

Teresa Foster July 28, 2014

USAO’s policy regarding smoking can be found on the university’s website by searching for the term “policies.” The title of the exact document is “Tobacco Free Campus Policy.”  It is a four-page...

Bring your own spotter

Bring your own spotter

Teresa Foster July 14, 2014

The Nobbs Wellness Center is a nice place for the USAO community to go and reach their fitness goals, but what are the rules? Chris Basco, associate dean of students and director for health services,...

Brainwaves Camp Gives Children A Reason To Appreciate Education

Brainwaves Camp Gives Children A Reason To Appreciate Education

Zach Geary June 30, 2014

This summer USAO is seeing a slew of summer camps, but there is one that probably hits closer to home than most. Brainwaves, a two week summer camp, was created by Dr. Peter Thomas and Dr. J.C. Sanders....

College Is A Time To Man Up or Shut Up

College Is A Time To Man Up or Shut Up

Katie Fikes June 27, 2014

I cannot even begin to count the times I hear classmates complaining about school. This class or that professor seems to be the favorite topic. “That professor grades too hard.” “That class...

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