Sisko J. Stargazer
Education Solutions ReporterSisko J. Stargazer is an award-winning education solutions reporter for KAWC in sunny Yuma, Arizona, where they also help with the KAWC Student Newsroom. Their 2025 coverage of Arizona school facilities funding earned a first-place Digital Writing award from the Public Media Journalists Association, and their reporting has been featured on NPR’s national newscast.
Sisko previously covered education for the Yuma Sun and has freelanced for U.S. News & World Report since 2022, contributing more than a dozen articles on online degree programs and career paths. They hold a B.A. in Film & Media Studies from ASU’s Barrett, The Honors College.
A jack-of-all-trades writer, Sisko is drawn to stories that make complicated systems more legible and encourage critical thought. When not on deadline, they can usually be found in a movie theater — or rewatching Star Trek, any and every Star Trek!
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U.S. Sen. Kelly began the week with a visit to the Southwest Early College Academy. He later met with supporters for Emilia Cortez, Mariana Sandoval and Brian Fernandez. -
Five months after opening AWC's Future48 Workforce Accelerator, Gov. Katie Hobbs returned to Wellton to hear from students about their training, career aspirations and opportunities close to home. -
On this week's Arizona Edition, a longtime Yuma bakery closes and what are young voters' concerns? Plus, Tierra Mesa Estates residents speak out about rising water bills and Onvida Health offers a hands on program for local students. -
Gila Ridge is among 40 finalists nationwide in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition, already winning $25,000. Community members can vote daily through Oct. 25 to help the Hawks advance. -
Through language lessons, traditional cooking and hands-on activities, the Cocopah Tribe's Johnson-O'Malley program aims to preserve traditions and inspire younger generations to carry them forward. -
With Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, this week's Arizona Edition show is dedicated to the tribal nations in Yuma and La Paz counties: the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe, the Colorado River Indian Tribes and the Cocopah Indian Tribe. -
On this week's Arizona Edition, Part 3 our our biosolids series, MCAS Yuma open house, AWC-Taiwan partnership and a conversation with the Democratic nominee for treasurer -
The two honorees will be inducted during the AWC Foundation’s annual Schoolhouse Soirée, recognizing their contributions to higher education in Yuma and La Paz counties. -
New partnerships with three Taiwanese universities could eventually bring student and faculty exchanges, transfer pathways and specialized semiconductor training to AWC. -
Yuma lawmakers from districts 23 and 25 discussed local issues, policy priorities and the upcoming legislative session at AWC’s annual town hall.
