New transfer program takes MCC to Maryland
Marques Cunningham The Maricopa County Community College District and the University of Maryland-University College (UMUC) have completed a transfer partnership... Read more.
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CEO of Sunflower Farmers Market arrestedPHOENIX – Michael C. Gilliland, the CEO of local grocery store Sunflower Farmers Market, has been arrested on suspicion... Read more.
5th yearly Parkinson’s walk raises more than $57,000
Leslie Philp The Fifth Annual Parkinson’s walk-a-thon known as “Walk-The-Fight” was held this past Sunday on Feb. 13. Participants were encouraged... Read more.
Public transit makes cuts because of sales-tax slump
Ryan McCullough With a budget deficit of $11 – $12 million, The Tempe Transit system is considering cutbacks to its bus and light rail service. On Sept. 12... Read more.
Distance learning provides options for self-motivated
Marques Cunningham The decreased job-market has prompted many adults to return to school. Those students are left with the decision of whether classes should be... Read more.
Social media, a powerful source to make voices heard
Jeff Moses Every time I use a device with Internet access I am instantly connected to over 750 people. Some of them close personal friends, some of them casual acquaintances,... Read more.
Letters to the editor
It appears that fact checking is no longer considered best practice among the writers of the Mesa Legend. This is the conclusion that we, the representatives of... Read more.
Arizona not the black sheep it’s portrayed
Legend’s View Arizona is no stranger to controversy, and at times, shame. Our arid climate has drawn national attention from the tragic shooting in Tucson,... Read more.
Face-to-face contact lost in wave of digital devices
Huan Vo In 2009, 47 billion instant messages were sent per day worldwide. As of 2011, Facebook has 500 million active users. If those numbers are any indication,... Read more.
MCC attracts students with video game design classes
Huan Vo For those computer savvy students, MCC is now offering a wide array of classes in the area of Computer Information Systems. Students can learn about video... Read more.