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

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President Hale enjoyed the petting zoo during Finals week 2024

A Sneak Peak of Finals Week

Becca Gibbins, Contributing Writer December 1, 2025

Finals week, Dec. 1-4, is a week of activities inspired to help students let loose during the end of semester tests to encourage productivity and efficiency in their studies.  Maddyson McMorris, President...

The Fall Carnival will begin here in the oval at 6:30 tonight. Be there for food trucks, club booths, and more.

Autumn Excitement: The Fall Carnival

Wednesday Furrey, Contributing Writer October 14, 2025

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s Fall Carnival is upon us. After unfortunately being moved from Sept. 23 due to rain, the carnival will be in full swing tonight. Taking place at the Oval,...

A scene of the stage at Muscle Car Ranch in Chickasha. TwisterFest starts Oct. 3 and goes through Oct. 4.

Prepare to be Blown Away by TwisterFest 2025

Cassie Srock , News Editor October 2, 2025

You normally don't see tornadoes this time of year, but coming Oct. 4, Twisterfest will touchdown in Chickasha. Presented by Muscle Car Ranch, Twisterfest is a two-day event filled with music, a bonfire,...

The international Students Club had their first meeting on August 29 with a cookout.

Club Spotlight: International Students Club

Cassie Srock , News Editor September 30, 2025

Did you know the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has 28 clubs and organizations? That number did in fact grow from the spring trimester. There have been a couple new clubs and organizations...

The City of Chickasha will close certain roads in Chickasha in an effort to repave and mill the roads. Some of these closures could affect commuters.

Road Closures in Chickasha Hit Close to Campus

Matthew Yokum, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2025

Beginning this Tuesday, Sept. 23, through Sept. 30, the City of Chickasha will have crews working on roads around town. USAO students should be aware as some of the road closures will affect your normal...

Students enjoying the time playing sand volleyball in Lawson Court.

USAO’s Intramural Sports Makes It’s Return

Chayce “LeShawn” Papp, Contributing Writer September 17, 2025

Starting the second Wednesday of each month, students, faculty, and staff will have the chance to participate in six different intramural sports. Teams will compete against each other in friendly exhibitions...

A look at the numerous "Argus" yearbooks from when USAO was still the Oklahoma College for Women. 
SnapShot is a modern twist on yearbooks at USAO.

USAO’s Online Memory Book: SnapShot

Cassie Srock , News Editor September 10, 2025

Did you know the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has yearbooks? These yearbooks are located in the Nash Library. There are 35 editions of "Argus", the name the yearbooks were called, plus...

Welcome Week 2025

September 10, 2025

Welcome Week at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma lasts nine days. This year started on Thursday, August 21, with Freshman Move-In day and ended with Donuts and Coffee on Friday, August...

A photo of me half-asleep on my last "first day" of classes. Hi mom!

Editor’s Note: August 31, 2025

Matthew Yokum, Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2025

Congrats, Drovers!  You’ve made it through a whole week of classes. Hopefully you’ve been on time to all your classes and met some new friends who will help you along your college journey. That...

Students gather around the pool for the first RA sponsored event of the summer, USAOhana.

RA’s Host Summer Events

Cassie Srock , News Editor August 7, 2025

Tired of being stuck in the auto pilot circle you have been living in? Going from classes, to work, to doing homework and studying. You want to live a summer life, but just do not know how to? Lucky for...

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