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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

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

Future of mail-in voting uncertain

Friday, May 01, 2026

Category: Culture

Here’s a look at first-generation student and We Care Wednesday event at MCC
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Here’s a look at first-generation student and We Care Wednesday event at MCC

The Mesa Legend Staff 11/08/2024

The We Care Wednesday Day and first-generation celebration event brought together Mesa Community College on the Southern and Dobson campus.

Pre-Medical Club inspires future health care workers at Mesa Community College
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Pre-Medical Club inspires future health care workers at Mesa Community College

Diego Esquivel 11/05/2024

MCC’s Pre-Med Club currently utilizes events, social media and community service to pave a way for students in the medical field.

How college DJs provided the soundtrack to MCC Halloween celebrations
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How college DJs provided the soundtrack to MCC Halloween celebrations

Diego Esquivel 11/04/2024

Spooktacular events provided fun as well as support to the college’s DJ team.

Here’s how MCC honored Indigenous boarding school victims on Orange Shirt Day
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Here’s how MCC honored Indigenous boarding school victims on Orange Shirt Day

Luke Hagen 10/14/2024

Orange Shirt Day Open Mic promotes healing through cultural performances.

Indigenous boarding school victims honored at MCC
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Indigenous boarding school victims honored at MCC

Luke Hagen 09/30/2024

Orange Shirt Day remember indigenous survivors of Native American boarding schools.

The first Second Friday is only the beginning
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The first Second Friday is only the beginning

Riley Weathersbee 09/22/2024

The inaugural Second Friday event at MCC took place on Sept. 13, with the college’s own DJ team successfully raising over $100 for student clubs and organizations.

Second Friday debuts on-campus nightclub and art sale to raise funds for students
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Second Friday debuts on-campus nightclub and art sale to raise funds for students

Riley Weathersbee 09/11/2024

A safe nightclub experience with artwork for sale, music and food will be held on a monthly basis to provide funding for MCC student organizations.

Pro-Palestinian protestors gather outside MCC graduation commencement
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Pro-Palestinian protestors gather outside MCC graduation commencement

Rey Covarrubias Jr. 05/11/2024

Here’s what pro-Palestinian protestors said outside the ceremony at the Desert Financial Arena in Tempe

2024 MCC graduates share how to overcome challenges in college
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2024 MCC graduates share how to overcome challenges in college

Diego Esquivel 05/11/2024

Here’s what MCC graduates said about their journey that led to receiving their degree alongside supporters.

A galaxy far far away visits Mesa Community College for May the Fourth celebration
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A galaxy far far away visits Mesa Community College for May the Fourth celebration

Diego Esquivel 05/07/2024

Star Wars cosplayers greet guest at Battle of the Badges charity event

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