KAWC Student Newsroom
KAWC Student Newsroom reporters share the news and report on the issues important to young people in our community.
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First time voters were thrust into a polarized and even paralyzing decision this election. Arizona Western College, a Yuma County polling center and home of several hundred students, saw plenty of traffic from people who are new to the election process. -
Hosted by Lou Gum, Arizona Edition, KAWC's news program, is our focus on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region. -
Arizona Western College will be recognizing first-generation students in honor of First Generation College Celebration Week. KAWC Student Reporter Mack Schwitzing shares more about the impact first generation students have on AWC. -
Arizona’s presidential election is expected to be highly competitive, with youth voting patterns differing significantly from older adults, increasing their potential to influence outcomes. -
Hosted by Lou Gum, Arizona Edition, KAWC's news program, is our focus on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region. -
On Monday, Arizona Western College held a ribbon-cutting event for its law enforcement training academy. -
Every October, the Yuma Art Center shows The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring a shadow cast and unique opportunities for participating audience members. -
Arizona Edition is KAWC's weekly look at topics and people shaping the community, with insightful conversations and in-depth reporting from the field.
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The KAWC Student Newsroom spent the summer collecting the opinions of young voters to find out how they navigate the process and gather information to make informed choices. -
US Census data shows that Gen-Z & millennials will make up almost half of the potential voters in this upcoming election. But will we see them at the polls? -
The KAWC Student Newsroom spent the summer collecting the opinions of young voters to find out how they navigate the process and gather information to make informed choices. -
The KAWC Student Newsroom spent the summer collecting the opinions of young voters to find out how they navigate the process and gather information to make informed choices. -
The KAWC Student Newsroom spent the summer collecting the opinions of young voters to find out how they navigate the process and gather information to make informed choices. -
The KAWC Student Newsroom spent the summer collecting the opinions of young voters to find out how they navigate the process and gather information to make informed choices. -
The KAWC Student Newsroom collected the voices of Yuma County's young voters to learn about how they navigate the voting process and what issues drive them to vote. -
The next Spirited Discussion highlights the KAWC Student Newsroom and their coverage of youth voices on Election 2024.
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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.