KAWC Student Newsroom
KAWC Student Newsroom reporters share the news and report on the issues important to young people in our community.
The latest stories...
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This week, as the KAWC’s Student Newsroom summer Training wraps up, we reflected on our students journey in the program. -
This week, we talked to Miss Ocean to Ocean Teen to learn how pageantry improved her mental health, and we also spoke with a local egg producer about how she's navigated fluctuating egg prices and high demand.
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This week, we talk about water safety in pools and how Yuma turned out to be more than just a training stop for one doctor.
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The student newsroom spoke with AWC’s maintenance director about what goes on over the summer on the main campus in Yuma. And, The HSOY offers tips for keeping pets safe in the heat.
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This week, the student newsroom spoke with Yuma County’s first female eagle scout. And, we dive into student concerns about immigration.
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This is our first episode of KAWC's The Hot Spot! This week, we heard from Deja Foxx about her experience campaigning as a Gen-Z in Arizona Congressional District 7 primary election.
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Southern Arizona is holding a special election this summer. Gen-Z candidate Deja Foxx spoke with the KAWC Student Newsroom about her experience running in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. -
Hundreds of Yuma protesters participated in “No Kings” demonstrations against Trump’s immigration policies and accused executive overreach.
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This week: The Intern Show reports on how first timer voters felt about casting their ballots November 5th and Arizona Western College unveils the new matador mascot. -
The Intern Show is a podcast produced by the KAWC Student Newsroom. It aims to broadcast news by students, for students.
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Son of Councilman Matias Rosales, who is running for the Arizona House in LD23, has grown up watching his dad run for office. -
Arizona Students Association registers students at Arizona Western College to vote. -
Arizona Edition Friday is KAWC's weekly look at topics and people shaping the community, with insightful conversations and in-depth reporting from the field. -
Xanthe Bullard, Chair of the Yuma Democratic Party, speaks with KAWC Student Reporter Elias Alvarez about her first voting experience and how it sparked an interest in making sure everyone has access to the ballot. -
The Yuma County Republican Committee's Yuma Teen Republicans program is one way the organization is reaching out to young potential voters. -
Mack Schwitzing speaks with Tia Yap of NextGen Arizona. The group is focused on "boots on the ground" registration, education and mobilization of young voters on American college campuses and online.
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Mack Schwitzing interviews and Arizona Western College student about voting.
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KAWC student reporter Victoria McBee interviewing Yuma County Recorder Richard Colwell.
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Elias Alvarez speaks to an Arizona Western College employee about voting.
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Angie Guzman and Elias Alvarez
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From right, Angie Guzman, Elias Alvarez, Victoria McBee, and Mack Schwitzing, members of the KAWC Summer News Program.
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KAWC Student Newsroom reporters Victoria McBee and Mack Schwitzing.
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Angie Guzman interviewing an Arizona Western College student about voting.
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The KAWC Student newsroom is supported by the Local News Initiative at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. Since 1980 the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has been a trusted philanthropic partner helping individuals, families, businesses, and non-profits work together to create a stronger community.