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Candidates (from left) Rachel Walden, Jason Smithson, Josh Chilton, and Jennifer Echols participated in a forum on Sept. 16 at the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board Room hosted by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. (Photo: Mesa Public Schools)

Mesa Community College hosts public forum for the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board election

Gas prices advertised at a Quiktrip location in Mesa, AZ on April 7, 2026. (Photo: Jak Holdcraft)

MCC says ongoing fuel crisis has changed their spending habits

Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center's 27th Annual Community Breakfast presenting the new Arizona Support Autism license plate. From left to right : Daniel Openden, President and CEO of SARRC; Joe Bradley, Support Autism license plate artist; Arizona state senator Flavio Bravo (D) District 26; and Denis Resnik, founder, president and CEO of First Place AZ hold their own personalized license plates. The event was held in the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom at the Arizona Biltmore Resort on April 17, 2025. (Photo Courtesy of SARRC)

Pride in plain sight: the story of the Arizona Support Autism license plate and the autism-self-advocate artist who brought it to life

Gas prices at a Circle K location in Mesa, AZ on April 7, 2026. Standard fuel has up to a 10% ethanol blend, labeled 'octane 87.'

Live in the Phoenix-metro area? You probably won’t have access to E15 gas 

Vaughan (right) teaches his students about the history of Clonmacnoise, a 6th century monastic community, during the Study Abroad Ireland 2022 trip. There were no cities in Ireland until the 9th century, so communities like these were the only representations of advanced knowledge in early Medieval Ireland. (Photo: Barry Vaughan)

MCC’s Study Abroad program returns next summer

Gas prices at a Quiktrip station in Mesa, AZ on April 7, 2026. Arizona's statewide average is $4.57 per gallon as of April 21, according to AAA, over one dollar more than the statewide average in 2025. (Photo: Angel Marcos)

Arizona political leaders encourage EPA to issue emergency fuel waiver

Brian spends hours a day on the field carefully supervising and mentoring the Thunderbirds men's soccer team. (Photo: Erick Romero)

Thunderbirds men’s soccer coach reflects on his career at MCC

Gas pump fueling up a car

MCC students share how the fuel crisis has affected them

Final day for students to vote for next leaders of the Associated Students of Mesa Community College

Voters waiting in line outside of the SRP headquarters in Tempe on April 7, 2025, the last day to drop off ballots. (Photo: Gwendolyn Owen/The Legend)

SRP election saw high turnout, Turning Point loses majority

Friday, October 02, 2026

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Procrastination prevents students from reaching potential

Mesa Legend Staff 10/13/2009

Veronica Sanchez Procrastination is a complex behavior based on the inability to effectively manage time, and affects everyone. It is the habit of putting tasks off to the last minute. … Read More

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Online classes offer flexibility to soldiers overseas

Mesa Legend Staff 10/13/2009

Lauren Smith Online education has made students in the military services consider an alternative way of learning by being able to take classes over the internet. Serving our country is … Read More

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For a movie that was made in this generation, why was it that the best film makers could do was cartoon aliens? They had the technology back in the 70s to make realistic aliens looking like those seen

Mesa Legend Staff 10/13/2009

Parisa Amini Kanye West needs to put his mouth on lockdown.Do not mistake, West is a very talented musician, I enjoy his music, and the dedication he shows to everything … Read More

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U. Iowa students learn ‘don’t get busted’

Mesa Legend Staff 10/13/2009

UWIRE — Before Sept. 16, Paige Preissler was unaware she doesn’t have to identify herself to police.Many University of Iowa students didn’t know that either.Nor do they know they can … Read More

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District 9′ aliens challenge believability for viewers

Mesa Legend Staff 10/13/2009

Jessica True For a movie that was made in this generation, why was it that the best film makers could do was cartoon aliens?They had the technology back in the … Read More

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Arizona Derby Dames promote ‘Whip It’

Mesa Legend Staff 10/13/2009

Jacqueline Bernatt “Whip It” hit the theaters, and was locally promoted by Arizona Derby Dames (AZDD). The film showcases what roller derby is all about, it is Drew Barrymore’s debut … Read More

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MCC defensive back Daniel Thomas inspired by family

Mesa Legend Staff 10/13/2009

Vangana Maka With a bow of his head he whispers a soft prayer to begin his night, filled with lights, cheering crowds, and team spirit surrounding him before each game. … Read More

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Thunderbird baseball begins winter season

Mesa Legend Staff 10/13/2009

Garrett Muggy Many players go from high school to college. Talents get spotted while other athletes write to the coaches to get tryouts, and attempt to be accepted to play … Read More

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Risk vs. reward: Drugs in sports

Mesa Legend Staff 10/13/2009

Kevin Holloway In the modern day world of athletics one of the main problems most sports have in common is drugs. From childhood, competition is instilled in most individuals who … Read More

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Community colleges an alternative to universities

Mesa Legend Staff 09/29/2009

Robert Valdez A student’s financial situation, academic aspirations and overall post-high school experience are the main aspects students consider when determining whether to attend a two-year college or a university … Read More

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  • Live in the Phoenix-metro area? You probably won’t have access to E15 gas 
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