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Santa Fe Way

Launched in 2021, Santa Fe Way is a newspaper serving the communities of Canton and Galva, Kansas. Todd Vogts was asked to be a guest columnist for the publication. His articles about and for this publication are included in this category of posts.

Negro League players receive overdue recognition

July 5, 2024 toddvogts 0

New names now grace the Major League Baseball record books, and it’s about time. On May 29, MLB announced the official inclusion of statistics from […]

Vogts takes 3rd in KPA’s 2024 column writing contest

June 26, 2024 toddvogts 0

For the second year in a row, Todd Vogts brought home hardware in the “2024 Awards of Excellence” competition hosted by the Kansas Press Association.  […]

Prevent an Orwellian future by banishing book bans

June 7, 2024 toddvogts 0

Though all books provide value to society, few impact the public consciousness like George Orwell’s “1984,” which turns 75 years old this month. Published in […]

Email spam anniversary brings value of newsletters to mind

May 3, 2024 toddvogts 0

Thank you, Gary Thuerk.  If it weren’t for you I wouldn’t know about all the options I have for weight loss, the number of Nigerian […]

Clip digital umbilical cords to improve child growth, learning

April 5, 2024 toddvogts 0

A new issue is sweeping through the halls of America’s schools. A new social media trend, vaping, or any other headline-grabbing calamity can’t be blamed. […]

Remain wary of political misinformation during this election cycle

March 1, 2024 toddvogts 0

With the Iowa caucuses, the New Hampshire primary, and others in the rearview mirror, the 2024 election cycle is officially underway. March 5 marks Super […]

NFL players boast strong minds alongside powerful bodies

February 2, 2024 toddvogts 0

Whether tuning in for the commercials, the game, or just for an excuse to eat snacks, millions of Americans will watch Super Bowl 58 on […]

Bolster your brain, support society one letter at a time

January 5, 2024 toddvogts 0

What’s the name of that actor in that one movie? How do I spell that word? Who was the president during World War II? These […]

Enjoying lights, movies ushers in holiday happiness

December 1, 2023 toddvogts 0

I can always do without snow and the subsequent shoveling and slippery roads, but I do have a few essentials I need to feel like […]

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Focus on local elections to directly impact communities, daily lives

November 3, 2023 toddvogts 0

The national political cycle never stops spinning as politicians start running for office immediately after getting elected, but this diverts our attention from where it […]

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‘Greatest Show on Earth’ writes great comeback story

October 6, 2023 toddvogts 0

The show must go on. That’s why the self-proclaimed “Greatest Show on Earth” is back, but it looks different as it rewrites the stars. After […]

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Heinous attack on free press demonstrated by Marion County Record raid

September 1, 2023 toddvogts 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: A more in-depth version of this column was published previously under the headline “Free press attacked in heinous raid of Marion County Record […]

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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.

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 advises student media and teaches courses in communication, journalism, and digital media.

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