Author: Sam Royka

DeadCenter film festival explores VR film tech
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DeadCenter film festival explores VR film tech

Sam Royka- June 12, 2024

The DeadCenter film festival held an immersive, interactive film display in a quiet, low-lit room full of white Virtual Reality headsets. The soft clicks of ... Read More

My year as editor was fueled by collaborative spirit and love of the craft
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My year as editor was fueled by collaborative spirit and love of the craft

Sam Royka- May 8, 2024

Sam Royka, Editor-in-Chief. (QUYNH NGUYEN/FOR THE VISTA) What is the most important aspect of being an editor, of being a leader? I would answer: support. ... Read More

Bill targeting homelessness via fines will take effect November 1
News, Politics

Bill targeting homelessness via fines will take effect November 1

Sam Royka- May 5, 2024

    Senate Bill 1854 fines homeless people on state land up to $50, allows unauthorized camping to be charged as a misdemeanor, and includes imprisonment for ... Read More

UCO women’s sports reach proposed settlement in Title IX suit
Campus, News

UCO women’s sports reach proposed settlement in Title IX suit

Sam Royka- May 2, 2024

Sam Royka and Jordan Adams  Editor-in-Chief and Contributing Writer The judge will hear the settlement over the summer. (TESS PETERS/THE VISTA)      The University of Central ... Read More

Queer Art Show celebrates ‘Queer Earth’ with art on campus
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Queer Art Show celebrates ‘Queer Earth’ with art on campus

Sam Royka- April 22, 2024

Katie Claire shows off hand made yarn stuffed animals at the Queer Art Show. The Women’s and BGLTQ+ Research Center in Thatcher Hall is home ... Read More

Author speaks at UCO on history of gay rodeo
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Author speaks at UCO on history of gay rodeo

Sam Royka- April 15, 2024

Book cover for Ford and Scofield's "Slapping Leathers: Queer Cowfolx at the Gay Rodeo" As the Spring 2024 rodeo season kicked off across the states, ... Read More

Myriad Gardens hosts solar eclipse watch party in downtown Oklahoma City
News, Travel

Myriad Gardens hosts solar eclipse watch party in downtown Oklahoma City

Sam Royka- April 7, 2024

A crowd gathers to watch the eclipse using many different viewing devices on the top of the Empire State Building in this 1932 file photo. ... Read More