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About toddvogts
Todd R. Vogts, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of media at Sterling College in Kansas. Previously, he taught yearbook, newspaper, newsmagazine, and online journalism in various Kansas high schools, and he ran a weekly newspaper in rural Kansas. He continues to freelance as a professional journalist from time to time. Also, Vogts is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), the Journalism Education Association (JEA), and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), among others. He earned his Master Journalism Educator (MJE) certification from JEA in 2022. When he’s not teaching or writing, he runs his mobile disk jockey service and takes part in other entrepreneurial ventures. He can be reached at twitter.com/toddvogts or via his website at www.toddvogts.com.

Get ‘Spirited’ away with fun, holiday entertainment

December 2, 2022 toddvogts 0

As far as entertainment goes, the holidays aren’t complete without seeing Trans-Siberian Orchestra perform its pyrotechnics-fueled rock show, marveling at the comedic genius of Chevy […]

‘Great Thanksgiving Listen’ provides unique interviewing opportunity, practice

November 14, 2022 toddvogts 0

This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on Nov. 8, 2022. It is being posted here for posterity. Listening and storytelling are critical skills, especially for student journalists. […]

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Use Thanksgiving gatherings to capture family stories

November 4, 2022 toddvogts 0

Without the burden of gift-giving, Thanksgiving provides a prime opportunity to focus on the lived experiences of our loved ones. This could be as simple […]

Mizzou offers teaching resources for journalism educators

October 10, 2022 toddvogts 0

This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on Oct. 6, 2022. It is being posted here for posterity. For journalism educators looking for a fresh take on a […]

Historic moments add excitement to baseball’s 2022 season

October 7, 2022 toddvogts 0

The schedule syncs with my phone and computer calendars. Alerts blare from each device 15 minutes before the start of each game. Sports apps on […]

KS State Fair provides inspiration for unique, hands-on learning experience

September 30, 2022 toddvogts 0

This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on Sept. 27, 2022. It is being posted here for posterity. A chainsaw-wielding man carefully carves intricate designs into large logs. […]

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Looking back on looking up: Space exploration continues expanding human knowledge

September 2, 2022 toddvogts 0

The cosmos contains countless captivating curiosities, and we know about them thanks to the efforts of scientists and astronomical inquiry. September marks 60 years since […]

‘Super-duper folk-y’ music coming to Moundridge

August 26, 2022 toddvogts 0

Local musician Nikki Moddelmog to perform Labor Day Weekend concert MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Though Labor Day celebrates America’s labor force by giving them a day […]

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Engaging politically requires voting, dialogue with opposing viewpoints

August 5, 2022 toddvogts 0

Civic engagement is crucial for our democracy to function properly, and one of the ways to engage is to cast a ballot in an election […]

Vogts earns JEA’s MJE certification

August 3, 2022 toddvogts 0

Todd Vogts, of Sterling College, recently earned Master Journalism Educator (MJE) status from the Journalism Education Association (JEA). Vogts will be honored on Nov. 10-13 […]

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Take advantage of nearby opportunities to experience live theatre

July 1, 2022 toddvogts 0

Back in April, my wife and I took our daughter to experience her first musical production, and she loved it.  It was “The Lion King” […]

Vogts adds part-time HCC position to list of duties

June 29, 2022 toddvogts 0

I graduated from Hutchinson Community College in 2006 with my associate’s degree before transferring to Wichita State University to complete my bachelor’s degree in communication. […]

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About This Site

This site primarily serves as the online home for the writings of Todd R. Vogts (PhD, Kansas State University, 2023), an assistant professor of media in Kansas, and as a resource for his journalism students. It also houses other elements of his life, such as his work as an author and entrepreneur. Take a look around. There’s something here for everyone.

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Dr. Vogts’s research focuses on mis- and disinformation, the intersection of media and democracy, sports media, community and rural journalism, and journalism education. He advises student media and teaches courses in communication, journalism, and digital media.

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