J-students lack basic skills, curriculum revamp needed
For all the technological ability in the world, journalism students fail to be able to do the basics of journalism — reporting, interviewing, and writing. […]
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GateHouse strikes again, puts local journalism in danger
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, […]
Print thrives in Washington
For years naysayers have been proclaiming the death of print journalism. However, as more corporate owners collect small newspapers and quickly wring all profit out […]
Dallas Morning News turns focus to digital, arouses questions about GateHouse-owned Hutchinson News
By the middle of the year, The Dallas Morning News will have eliminated at least 20 positions as it outsources its design and print layout work in […]
Building relationships with future news consumers
As I’ve mentioned, I’m a high school journalism adviser and educator. I love journalism, and I love to help my students do great journalism. I am […]
2014-15 Student Publications Staff Announced
The upcoming school year will hold several changes for the Sterling High School Student Publications Department. In addition to having The Cub yearbook, the 2014-15 […]
New author website debuts
I am proud to announce I now have an official author website: www.authortoddvogts.com It took some time. I spent a lot of time planning […]
‘Murder at St. Alfanus’ released as an eBook
In June 2011 I became a published author. Specifically, I became an indie author, which means I am an independent author. Sure, I have a publisher, but […]
‘Murder at St. Alfanus’ to be featured at HCC
Friday I will be on the beautiful campus of Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College to take part in Senior Day, which is a time for high […]
Vogts takes position on WSU Pub Board
The other day, I received a packet in the mail. It contained several copies of the Wichita State University student newspaper, The Sunflower. As you […]
Ness City book talk lends great experience
July 24 I went to the coffee shop in Ness City, Kansas. It is called Cuppa Joe. I was there to give a talk to […]
Moundridge book signing goes well
On April 7 I hosted a book signing in Moundridge, Kansas. It took place at Sips, which is a new coffee shop in town located […]