Author: Sam Royka

Do not sleep on the lunar eclipse when exploring celestial movements
News, In-Depth

Do not sleep on the lunar eclipse when exploring celestial movements

Sam Royka- April 6, 2024

With so much focus on the April 8 solar eclipse, not as much is said about its shadowy sibling, the lunar eclipse. Solar and lunar ... Read More

‘Uncommitted’ votes show discontent in presidential options
News, Politics

‘Uncommitted’ votes show discontent in presidential options

Sam Royka- March 29, 2024

Viewers watch a presidential debate at a watch party in San Francisco in October 2020. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/JEFF CHIU) Though President Joe Biden and former President ... Read More

Super Tuesday means a rematch: a look at platforms in 2024
News, Politics

Super Tuesday means a rematch: a look at platforms in 2024

Sam Royka- March 22, 2024

A view of the grounds at the White House. (MANUEL BALCE CENETA/ASSOCIATED PRESS) President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump emerged as the frontrunners ... Read More

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 
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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

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