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<b>Sisko J. Stargazer</b> 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.

Alexandra Rangel is the Content Director for KAWC and KOFA. She joined KAWC in October 2025 as a civic engagement reporter. Although she has since moved into a leadership role, she continues to enjoy reporting and staying connected with the community.

Mack is a full-time student at Arizona State Univeristy. Growing up in Yuma, his passion for learning has allowed him to foster greater connections within the community and strive for excellence on and off campus. His interest in audio production began in the "Introduction to Podcasting" course offered at AWC. Mack is a member of the inaugural 2024 Summer Student Newsroom, and he is continuing his work for KAWC through the Student Newsroom program.