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Cesar Chavez (center) on march from Mexican border to Sacramento with United Farm Workers members in Redondo Beach, California. (Photo: John Malmin/Los Angeles Times)

Mesa removes Cesar Chavez honorary plaque, street signs

United States Supreme Court building (Photo by Wally Gobetz, Flickr)

Future of mail-in voting uncertain

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

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Category: Culture

Culture

Alex Dees is a “Rare Breed”

Marcus Campbell 03/18/2019

“Rare Breed” screened at the Chandler International Film Festival in conjunction with the Chandler Festival for the Arts benefiting Chandler Men of Action. “Rare Breed” is a one-of-a-kind documentary that … Read More

“Vice”: a chaotic look at the order of power
Culture

“Vice”: a chaotic look at the order of power

Marcus Campbell 01/22/2019

“Vice” is veteran director Adam McKay’s latest venture in the world of American history. Instead of a topical exploration like “The Big Short” McKay extends into the world of biopics. … Read More

“Dragon Ball: Broly” pulls no punches
Culture

“Dragon Ball: Broly” pulls no punches

Marcus Campbell 01/18/2019

The latest film from acclaimed anime director Akira Toriyama, “Dragon Ball Super: Broly”, debuted in American cinemas for select dates starting on Jan 16th and extending through the week. “Broly” … Read More

Casper’s Corner: Bone Gap by Laura Ruby (Review)
Culture

Casper’s Corner: Bone Gap by Laura Ruby (Review)

Casper Savoie 01/16/2019

In 2015, Laura Ruby released a novel titled “Bone Gap”, her most illustrious novel to date. “Bone Gap” was named a National Book Award Finalist and won the Printz Award … Read More

Mesa mainstay “Authority Zero” and their new album
Culture

Mesa mainstay “Authority Zero” and their new album

Student Contributor 12/18/2018

The Mesa band Authority Zero has been a staple in the Valley’s punk scene and music scene for more than 20 years. The band has been working hard to keep … Read More

“Widows” is a thrilling character piece
Culture

“Widows” is a thrilling character piece

Marcus Campbell 12/18/2018

Widows is directed by Steve McQueen and stars Liam Nelson, Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Debicki. The film was released to rave reviews and critical praise. Widows currently sits … Read More

Movie Review: Overlord
Culture

Movie Review: Overlord

Marcus Campbell 11/20/2018

Overlord was released on November 9th by producer J.J. Abrams under the Bad Robot productions banner. Overlord follows a group of U.S. soldiers that are dropped behind enemy lines on … Read More

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature at Arizona Mills
Culture

Dragon Ball Z Double Feature at Arizona Mills

Marcus Campbell 11/20/2018

“Dragon Ball Z: Bardock” and “Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn” played for two nights at Arizona Mills theater in Phoenix. The movies were show as a double feature presented by … Read More

Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald
Culture

Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald

Marcus Campbell 11/20/2018

The second entry in the “Fantastic Beasts” saga “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” was released across America this weekend. Writer J.K. Rowling and director David Yeats return in this … Read More

Halloween is back and better than ever
Culture

Halloween is back and better than ever

Marcus Campbell 10/29/2018

I checked all my closets with an outstretched arm…I locked and re-locked my doors…I looked through the backseats of my cars with a Maglite…because Michael is free again. “Halloween” is … Read More

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