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Journalism & Media

News reports, analysis and thoughts/opinions about the news, journalism and journalistic topics in general.

Dillons, Kroger remove free publications from stores

October 16, 2019 toddvogts 0

Community news and information might be harder to get after this month. Dillons and parent-company Kroger announced they are no longer carrying free publication racks […]

Sterling High School’s student news publication takes on new look

October 14, 2019 toddvogts 0

About six years ago, as a journalism teacher and adviser at Sterling High School in Sterling, Kan., I launched a monthly news publication, part the […]

Campus newspaper revived at Sterling College

October 12, 2019 toddvogts 0

On Oct. 7, 2019, a new student-produced newspaper landed in newsstands at Sterling College in Sterling, Kan. It is called the Sterling College Observer, and […]

J-students lack basic skills, curriculum revamp needed

June 12, 2019 toddvogts 0

For all the technological ability in the world, journalism students fail to be able to do the basics of journalism — reporting, interviewing, and writing. […]

GateHouse strikes again, puts local journalism in danger

May 26, 2019 toddvogts 0

Thursday marked another round of layoffs for GateHouse Media properties. Several newspapers across the country felt the impact. Mike Reed, CEO of GateHouse’s parent company, […]

Sterling High School takes 2nd in 2019 2A State Journalism

May 6, 2019 toddvogts 0

LAWRENCE — On Saturday Sterling High School took second place in the 2A classification as they competed in the Kansas Scholastic Press Association State Contest, […]

Stepping down from KSPA Board

May 1, 2019 toddvogts 0

After three terms and six years, I am stepping down from the Kansas Scholastic Press Association Board of Directors. I didn’t arrive at this decision […]

26 Sterling journalism entries qualify for state contest

March 14, 2019 toddvogts 0

WICHITA — On Feb. 25, student journalist from Sterling High School traveled to the campus of Wichita State University to take part in the Kansas […]

Rowland named 2019 KSPA Journalist of the Year

February 20, 2019 toddvogts 0

Sterling High School senior Grace Rowland received one of the top honors a high school journalist can earn Feb. 15. She was named Kansas Scholastic […]

Reflecting on 2018, looking toward 2019

January 6, 2019 toddvogts 0

It’s been a year. A long year. A year of watching my daughter turn 1 year old and start running around the house and shaking […]

Using Twitter to cover sporting events

October 31, 2018 toddvogts 0

As a reporter in this day and age, journalists have to know how to use social media as part of their jobs. For sports reporters, […]

Be aware of ‘grammar non-rules’

October 29, 2018 toddvogts 0

Writing brings me great joy. However, it can be struggle for some. This is partially due to all the “rules” one must follow when constructing […]

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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 academic who researches and teaches communication, media and journalism topics. He also works as a journalist, and he lives in Kansas. This site 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.

Research Interests & Activities

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 has advised student media and taught a variety of courses in communication, journalism, and digital media.

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