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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...

Guests listen as a student presents their board during the 2024 Student Showcase in the USAO Ballroom.

Join in Recognizing Fellow Drovers During the 2025 Student Showcase

Chayce “LeShawn” Papp, Contributing Writer April 9, 2025

This Thursday, April 10, USAO will be hosting the annual Student Showcase in the ballroom from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. Every April, the Student Showcase highlights and displays the work that USAO students have...

USAO's Shaylann Grace follows through her swing during a game vs Our Lady of the Lake University on March 18, 2025.

Softball Opens Home Series Against SCU with Two Wins on Thursday

Jordan Prewitt, Contributing Writer April 6, 2025

On Thursday, April 3, the number three ranked USAO softball team (28-6, 18-2 SAC) defeated the Southwestern Christian University (SCU) Eagles (21-13, 12-10 SAC) in both games on day one of the four-game...

Pictured here is the poster for USAO's next theatre performance, The Curious Savage.

USAO Theatre Department Presents the 1950’s Comedy, ‘The Curious Savage’

Jessiekah Cook, Contributing Writer April 2, 2025

The USAO Theatre Department will be debuting their latest play, The Curious Savage, April 4 and 5 at 6:30 pm in the Davis Hall Little Theater followed by a matinée performance the next afternoon, April...

Dr. Delton Gordon USAO's new Housing Operations Director.

Transforming Campus Life

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor April 2, 2025

USAO welcomed a new Housing Operations Director, Dr. Delton Gordon, in October 2024. Gordon has extensive knowledge and passion for what he does throughout his background, which he will draw upon during...

A bright USAO sign shines as the sun sets during Droverstock 2024

Get Ready for ‘Red Dirt Country’ with Droverstock 2025

Malik Roberts, Contributing Writer April 1, 2025

Take off your headphones and get outside, because Droverstock is happening this Thursday, April 3, from 4-11 p.m. Droverstock is the headlining attraction for USAO's annual Spring Triad. The triad is...

USAO's A.J. Meyer leads the way during the OBU Invitational in Shawnee over the weekend.

Drovers Achieve Personal Bests at OBU Invitational

Gary Jackson, Former Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2025

USAO men’s and women’s track and field took on the OBU Invitational at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Okla. This track meet saw action over Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, and saw...

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...

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