Author: Sam Royka

Author of “Slapping Leather” to speak on Queer Rodeo at UCO 
Campus, News

Author of “Slapping Leather” to speak on Queer Rodeo at UCO 

Sam Royka- March 12, 2024

Book cover for “Slapping Leather,” Ford and Scofield’s new research on gay rodeo. (PROVIDED) On March 29, UCO will host a talk by Elyssa Ford, ... Read More

McConnell steps down: GOP faces internal conflict over Trump 
News, Politics

McConnell steps down: GOP faces internal conflict over Trump 

Sam Royka- March 6, 2024

McConnell walks from the senate floor last Wednesday after his announcement that he would be stepping away from his position. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/JACQUELYN MARTIN) Mitch McConnell ... Read More

AI augmentation of writing indicates changes to education and the workplace
News, Tech

AI augmentation of writing indicates changes to education and the workplace

Sam Royka- March 4, 2024

L to R: Laura Dumin, Jared Miller, and Alan Herzberger. (SAM ROYKA/THE VISTA) Last week’s Fusion Conference for UCO media students sparked conversations about how ... Read More

Music, News

Chappell Roan Brings The “Pink Pony Club” to Oklahoma City

Sam Royka- February 29, 2024

     Chappell Roan played a Feb. 26 show at The Jones Assembly as part of her current “The Midwest Princess Tour.”  Roan, who is currently working ... Read More

TEDxUCO: inspiration, political deepfakes and love-struck jazz
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TEDxUCO: inspiration, political deepfakes and love-struck jazz

Sam Royka- February 27, 2024

Coffee describes how you can protect yourself from misinformation and artifical intelligience deepfakes at TEDxUCO. (TAYLOR HORNER/THE VISTA) Todd Barnes wants you to be delusional. ... Read More

 Your Weekly Horoscopes 2/27- 3/4
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 Your Weekly Horoscopes 2/27- 3/4

Sam Royka- February 27, 2024

A Full Moon and solar flare last week sets the tone for this week: rebuilding on a new and better course after the chaos.  ╰─〔❨✧✧❩〕─╯ ... Read More

 Your Weekly Horoscopes 2/20-2/26
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 Your Weekly Horoscopes 2/20-2/26

Sam Royka- February 20, 2024

A Full Moon in Virgo takes the stage this week.  ╰─〔❨✧✧❩〕─╯ ♈ Aries – A new health-related jumpstart is here! You could feel a newfound ... Read More