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IT’s FINALS WEEK‼️😳With Finals week upon us at USAO, you should know of all the activities happening throughout the week...
12/01/2025

IT’s FINALS WEEK‼️😳

With Finals week upon us at USAO, you should know of all the activities happening throughout the week to help de-stress from your studies.

Learn more about Finals week activities in Becca’s latest article!

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 of the Student Activities Board (SAB), plans strategically to give students multiple opportuniti...

Roadtrip Season‼️🚙As holiday season begins and traveling becomes constant, many people forget basic rules to keep themse...
11/25/2025

Roadtrip Season‼️🚙

As holiday season begins and traveling becomes constant, many people forget basic rules to keep themselves and others safe.

Check out Thomas’ latest article to hear tips on safe driving during the holidays! 🦉🟩🟨

This holiday season, whether you’re visiting family, commuting to work, going out with friends, or taking a long road trip on our much-needed break, it is important to keep in mind some of the unwritten or overlooked rules of the road, to keep yourself and those sharing it safe. There are obvious ...

TODAY AND TOMORROW‼️In the Davis Hall Little Theater at 7 p.m., a production of A Second Shepards’ Pageant will be showi...
11/14/2025

TODAY AND TOMORROW‼️

In the Davis Hall Little Theater at 7 p.m., a production of A Second Shepards’ Pageant will be showing Nov. 14 and 15. Admission is free for students with general admission open to public by donation.

To learn more about what to expect from the show, check out Jess’ latest article using the link below!🦉🟩🟨

https://trend.usao.edu/6026/news/a-second-shepards-pageant-show-preview/w

A Second Shepards’ Pageant is showing Nov. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. in the Davis Hall Little Theater. Both shows are free for students, with general admission open to the public by donation. This comedy follows three shepherds through their struggles leading up to the revelation of the birth of Christ,...

NEW ILLUSTRATION‼️With USAO Homecoming this week, Trina was inspired by the feeling of being named as Homecoming royalty...
10/30/2025

NEW ILLUSTRATION‼️

With USAO Homecoming this week, Trina was inspired by the feeling of being named as Homecoming royalty.

Give her illustration a closer look using the link below! 🦉🟩🟨

I am always excited by the school spirit shown during homecoming. For this illustration, I was inspired by the joy and anticipation that is shown when the homecoming court winner is announced. Trina Viney is a second year art major at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Ray Thomas-Lapham

BASKETBALL SEASON IS UNDERWAY‼️🏀Last Thursday, USAO hosted Drover Madness, a showcase of the upcoming season for the men...
10/30/2025

BASKETBALL SEASON IS UNDERWAY‼️🏀

Last Thursday, USAO hosted Drover Madness, a showcase of the upcoming season for the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

To see a photo recap of the night, check out Laura’s photo essay using the link below! 🦉🟩🟨

Thursday Oct. 23, USAO basketball held Drover Madness, the annual preseason showcase of both men’s and women’s basketball programs for the 2025-2026 season. Drover Madness is an opportunity for both programs to introduce new players, build excitement for the upcoming season, and connect with the...

HOMECOMING IS THIS WEEK‼️Oct. 27- Nov. 1 is USAO’s homecoming filled with events for students, alumni, and the community...
10/25/2025

HOMECOMING IS THIS WEEK‼️

Oct. 27- Nov. 1 is USAO’s homecoming filled with events for students, alumni, and the community.

To hear about this year’s homecoming events, check out Becca’s latest article using the link below! 🦉🟩🟨

Homecoming week is coming to light once again during the week of Oct. 27- Nov. 1.USAO’s Student Activities Board (SAB) along with many other organizations around campus have big plans for homecoming with activities and event for students to partake in. Homecoming week is going to be a busy week wi...

TONIGHT‼️🎡🎟️Tonight is SAB’s first Fall Carnival beginning at 6:30 in the oval. To learn a bit more about the Fall Carni...
10/14/2025

TONIGHT‼️🎡🎟️

Tonight is SAB’s first Fall Carnival beginning at 6:30 in the oval.

To learn a bit more about the Fall Carnival and what to expect, check out Wednesday’s first story! 🟩🟨🦉

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, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on October 14, the event is said to be an exciting evening full...

A Legacy of Literacy through Dr. McElroy 🟩🟨🦉In her latest article, Jess goes over the legacy of USAO Hall of Fame profes...
10/10/2025

A Legacy of Literacy through Dr. McElroy 🟩🟨🦉

In her latest article, Jess goes over the legacy of USAO Hall of Fame professor, the late Dr. Linda McElroy.

Check the article out using the link below.

“Have as much fun as you can,” the late Dr. Linda McElroy’s footprint on USAO Dr. Linda McElroy, a former Professor of Education, unfortunately passed away August 31, 2025, just two weeks shy of 76 years old. Dr. McElroy had been a teacher for 40 years, 30 of which she served at USAO, her own....

Your Drovers have traveled to the panhandle to battle OPSU‼️⚽️Before today’s games, check out Zeke’s latest article givi...
10/10/2025

Your Drovers have traveled to the panhandle to battle OPSU‼️⚽️

Before today’s games, check out Zeke’s latest article giving you the rundown on their previous game against OCU.

Check it out using the link below! 🟩🟨🦉

Following the Oct. 4 tie to Mid-America Christian University (MACU), the #21 ranked USAO women’s soccer team looked to defend at home and come out with another win in conference against the Oklahoma City University (OCU) Stars. The Drovers came on top 2-1 against the Stars for their second confere...

Allegations and unanswered questions surround singer D4vd‼️Whitley has totally shifted her opinion on D4vd since reviewi...
10/07/2025

Allegations and unanswered questions surround singer D4vd‼️

Whitley has totally shifted her opinion on D4vd since reviewing his album earlier this year amid a murder scandal involving a 15-year-old girl.

Check out her column using the link below. 🟩🟨🦉

https://trend.usao.edu/5953/opinion/musician-d4vd-speculated-to-be-involved-in-murder/ #

Earlier this year, I wrote an album review for a musician known as D4vd. He had just released his debut album, “Withered”, and I was an avid listener for quite some time afterwards. However, as of now, I no longer want to listen to his music or be associated with him in any way. According...

Book Review‼️📚Have you checked out the latest novel from Suzanne Collins and the Hunger Games universe?In her latest rev...
10/07/2025

Book Review‼️📚

Have you checked out the latest novel from Suzanne Collins and the Hunger Games universe?

In her latest review, Jess discusses her thoughts on the prequel and how fans have reacted to it so far.

Check it out using the link below!🟩🟨🦉

https://trend.usao.edu/5761/opinion/sunrise-on-the-reaping-book-review

Since it was announced last summer, dystopian fans everywhere have been anxiously awaiting their chance to immerse themselves in Suzanne Collins’s newest book, Sunrise on the Reaping. This prequel of The Hunger Games opens the morning Haymitch Abernathy is reaped for his games. This is no typical ...

Have you seen The Long Walk⁉️Check out LeShawn’s latest review where he goes into detail on what he considers to be one ...
10/06/2025

Have you seen The Long Walk⁉️

Check out LeShawn’s latest review where he goes into detail on what he considers to be one of the best films of the year.

You can find it using the link below! 🟩🟨🦉

https://trend.usao.edu/5939/opinion/would-you-make-the-long-walk-movie-revieww

What would you do to escape poverty? The Long Walk answers this question early on. The film takes place in a dystopian version of the United States struggling economically after a war. To help motivate production there is an annual contest in which 50 young men from each state compete to see who can...

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