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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

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

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Category: Culture

“Alita: Battle Angle” makes her mark
Culture

“Alita: Battle Angle” makes her mark

Marcus Campbell 03/18/2019

“Alita: Battle Angel” is the newest in a long line of James Cameron special effects extravaganzas with the assistance of some of Robert Rodriguez’s best work to date. “Alita” was … Read More

“Mia and the White Lion” pounces on CIFF
Culture

“Mia and the White Lion” pounces on CIFF

Marcus Campbell 03/18/2019

“Mia and the White Lion” had its first showing in North America at the Chandler international Film Festival with proceeds benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital. “Mia and the White” Lion follows … Read More

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

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