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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...

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....

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

10/06/2025

New DWPAS Director‼️

The 25th season of the DWPAS series welcomes its new director, Emily Hector Godwin.

To learn about her transition into the role and what to expect out of the series, check out Whitley’s feature! 🟩🟨🦉

The Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series (DWPAS) is in its 25th season this year. The series welcomes the new executive director, Emily Hector Godwin. Godwin has been a professor on the USAO campus for 15 years. She teaches folk dancing, theatre arts dance courses, and is the coach for the Drover Da...

10/02/2025

Have you ever heard of TwisterFest⁉️

On Oct. 3-4, two miles southeast of Chickasha at the Muscle Car Ranch, TwisterFest will bring music, food trucks, wrestling, and more. Best of all, USAO Students can get in free.

To learn more details about TwisterFest, check out Cassie’s latest article! 🟩🟨🦉

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, pro wrestling tournament, food trucks, vendors, and a classic truck show. The event begins Oct...

09/30/2025

Oklahoma Food Truck Championship was a success‼️

If you weren’t able to attend the 8th annual Oklahoma Food Truck championship in downtown Chickasha, don’t worry, Matthew has you covered.

To hear his review of 5 different food trucks, check out his latest article! 🟩🟨🦉

For the eighth year in a row, Chickasha hosted the Oklahoma Food Truck Championship on Sept. 27. The event coincided with the Rock Island Arts Festival and the Rock Island Ride. The event lasted from 11 a.m to 9 p.m. and food trucks from across the state joined in competing for the title of best...

09/30/2025

The 17th Annual Rock Island Arts festival was a staple of the weekend in Chickasha‼️

To hear about the artists and vendors that could be found on Chickasha Ave, check out Becca’s latest article! 🟩🟨🦉

The 17th Annual Rock Island Arts Festival took place Sept. 26-27 in downtown Chickasha, celebrating diverse artistic media and encouraging a deeper appreciation for the arts within the community. The variety of art was a central highlight of the event. Vendors displayed and sold jewelry, baked goods...

09/30/2025

Have you heard of the International Students Club⁉️🌎

One of the newest clubs on campus is the International Students Club (ISC) that had it’s first official event on August 29.

To learn more about the club, check out Cassie’s latest article! 🟩🟨🦉

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 formed, one of those clubs seemingly coming out of nowhere. The International Students Club (ISC) p...

09/24/2025

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