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For one indigenous animation student, opportunity is just around the corner

A man with an inflatable chicken suit protesting in the street median on Stapley Drive on March 28, 2026.

A look into Mesa’s ‘No Kings’ protest

MCC student Evelyn Grad asks a question during Q&A (Photo by Gwendolyn Owen / Mesa Legend

Maricopa Colleges host seminar series aiming to boost civic engagement

Raised flags waving in front of Mesa City Hall

Mesa City Council to hold first election since historic November recall

Art Exhibition Showcases Native American Art

The clock tower at Mesa Community College's Southern and Dobson Campus. (The Mesa Legend)

Students transform plastic into bedding for homeless

World Journalist students work hard on a story in the Mesa Legend newsroom as Legend editor Jasmine Kageyama works behind the editor’s desk (Photo: Joseph Barnhurst)

Mesa Legend editors mentor next generation of journalists at Model UN

Representative Greg Stanton presents Honorary Consul of Malaysia Winnie Kho Kaplan and Founder of the Asian Festival Steve Kaplan with a Congressional Certificate of Commendation honoring the Asian Festival’s dedication strengthening community connections on Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Asian Festival)

The Asian Festival fosters community and celebration

ASMCC engages student body

MCC students form club to protest Trump Administration

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Category: Culture

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is the side of history we should know
Culture

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is the side of history we should know

Jordan Jones 02/26/2021

The film is important for Black History Month and our understanding of the fight for equal rights.

‘Malcom and Marie’ brings character study to Netflix
Culture

‘Malcom and Marie’ brings character study to Netflix

Jordan Jones 02/12/2021

It’s not for everyone, but “Malcom and Marie”‘s brutal disputes force you to focus on just them.

Suspense, murder and obsession in ‘The Little Things’
Culture

Suspense, murder and obsession in ‘The Little Things’

Jordan Jones 02/02/2021

Two cops, one serial killer play a suspenseful and brilliant cat-and-mouse game in the new film.

‘The White Tiger’ explores caste and corruption
Culture

‘The White Tiger’ explores caste and corruption

Jordan Jones 01/29/2021

Netflix’s gripping new movie explores the rags and riches of the caste system.

“Promising Young Woman” promises a thrilling revenge comedy
Culture

“Promising Young Woman” promises a thrilling revenge comedy

Jordan Jones 01/26/2021

“Promising Young Woman” is a comedic and dark indictment of rape culture. (Photo courtesy of Focus Feature)

It’s time for the Mesa Legend Critic Awards
Culture

It’s time for the Mesa Legend Critic Awards

Jordan Jones 12/19/2020

The Mesa Legend’s Film Critic hands out awards for the films she’s reviewed in 2020.

The Golden Age of Hollywood returns with ‘Mank’
Culture

The Golden Age of Hollywood returns with ‘Mank’

Jordan Jones 12/15/2020

“Mank” travels back to old Hollywood in a film for newcomers and fanatics alike.

‘Sound of Metal’ is striking in the silence
Culture

‘Sound of Metal’ is striking in the silence

Jordan Jones 12/08/2020

A metal drummer’s journey with deafness profoundly portrays a huge life change.

Come of age and into yourself with ‘Uncle Frank’
Culture

Come of age and into yourself with ‘Uncle Frank’

Jordan Jones 12/01/2020

“Uncle Frank” tells you to live your truest self on a road trip to a funeral.

‘The Life Ahead’ with Sophia Loren shows beautiful, unlikely love
Culture

‘The Life Ahead’ with Sophia Loren shows beautiful, unlikely love

Jordan Jones 11/24/2020

The Italian film is one of the best this year for Hollywood and Sophia Loren.

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