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I was fifteen when I realized I was attracted to women. When I was seventeen, I realized the discomfort I felt in my own skin was due to a difference in gender identity. However, I was a redneck, God-serving girl in Oklahoma. My family always said they “didn’t mind the gays,” but there were many jokes and underlying...
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On May 30, Visit Tulsa (the tourism organization for the city of Tulsa) invited thousands across the country to participate in a record-breaking parade. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the organization gathered attendees to break The Guinness World Record for the longest parade (by number) of classic cars. This record was previously held in D
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Pride is held in June in remembrance of the Stonewall Riots. Stonewall began on the night of June 28, 1969, in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. It was not uncommon for police to raid spaces where members of the LGBTQ+ community were known to frequent, but this time the locals fought back. This night...
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On Friday, May 1 senior communication major Jake Wellington hosted a cornhole tournament at Lawson Court for his senior project. As a part of the communication program, each graduating senior is required to host a senior project culminating all they have learned throughout their academic journey. Wellington was inspired to host a cornhole tournament, as...
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Tornado season in Oklahoma can feel scary, but it doesn’t have to be. By understanding how tornadoes form and function, you can soothe your anxieties and be better prepared.   Understanding Storm Labels Knowing the differences in storm labels can make all the difference for your safety and your nerves. Thunderstorms are common, but not all severe thunde
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On April 1, The Trend sent 12 representatives to the Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association (OCMA) Conference on the Oklahoma State University (OSU) campus in Stillwater. Across seven categories and competing against 10 other institutions, The Trend won 12 awards for articles written in the 2025 academic year. In the “In-Depth Reporting” category, Becca Gibbi
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The USAO men’s and women’s track and field season is coming to a close and the team has had a successful season, especially at the John Jacobs Invitational held at the University of Oklahoma (OU) on April 10. At the John Jacobs Invitational, the team set six new personal records (PRs) and broke several school...
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Looking for ways to give back to your community? Senior communication major Garrett Ninness is hosting an informational event about the Neighborhood Services Organization (NSO) Thursday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Student Center lobby. Ninness will have snacks, swag, and informational flyers in the hopes of encouraging others to give...
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USAO welcomed a new Housing Operations Director, Mark Moultrup, in early March. Moultrup has a vast knowledge about what he does and is excited to be a part of USAO. He was first inspired to apply for the position after the previous Housing Director, Dr. Delton Gordon, reached out to him. Moultrup was thrilled when...
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This spring’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) graduates will be hosting their exhibition opening receptions this Friday, Apr. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Apr. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday’s show, “Rational Animal”, is held in the Nesbitt Gallery in Davis Hall. It includes Laura Barrios Bardi, Gabe Dowling, Julia Taylor, Michaiah Turner, and Abbe
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