MCC celebrates 50th anniversary of serving the community
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, 2015 marks a milestone for Mesa Community College. It is a time to look back, and consider the advances that the school has made in the … Read More
Millennials redefine the ‘American Dream’ for themselves
Millennials: The moocher generation. We are stereotyped as being the degenerates who are late to move out of mom’s spare room and find a job. Studies show that we do … Read More
Focus on discrimination that kills and destroys
Here’s what discrimination looks like. In a scene from “Selma,” President Johnson warns Dr. King in 1965: “you march those people into rural Alabama and its going to be open … Read More
Discrimination is not limited to one people group
In the year 2015, 20 – 25 percent of Mesa residents claimed they had experienced discrimination and harassment during the last two years, according to a study by the Human … Read More
The culture’s acceptance of gender identity
Our generation is going through many different changes, one of them being gender identity. I feel it is important for everyone to live their lives to the fullest and just … Read More
Legend’s VIEW
Becoming friends with fear We’ve all heard the advice of overcoming our fears and not letting them control you, and that if you do, you will be able to achieve … Read More
‘Orange is the New Black’ star Laverne Cox speaks at ASU
Kathryn Yslas Mesa Legend “I stand before you this evening a proud, African American, transgender woman,” said “Orange is the New Black” star, Laverne Cox. “I believe it is important … Read More
Artists thrive at Mesa Community College
Kathryn Yslas Mesa Legend The arts are on full display at Mesa Community College. While many schools across the country are experiencing devastating cuts to their fine arts programs, MCC … Read More
Wage debate continues between residential, adjunct faculty
Adella Helton Mesa Legend The first ever National Adjunct Walk-Out took place on Feb. 25. For the Dobson campus, it was more like an ordinary day. While some instructors held … Read More
Professor shows relevance of math in academic journal
Kathryn Yslas Mesa Legend David J. Schultz, a mathematics professor at Mesa Community College believes he has finally answered that age old question: When are we ever going to use … Read More