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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

Monday, April 27, 2026

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Remembering Stan Lee: How do you feel?
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Remembering Stan Lee: How do you feel?

Elle Reyes 11/19/2018

Blake Blunt, Forensic Science It was upsetting because like… I met him one time at Comic Con San Diego. We had a good two-minute conversation… I asked… why make comics? … Read More

Teachers share writings during Creative Writing Reading Night
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Teachers share writings during Creative Writing Reading Night

Allison Cripe 11/19/2018

The Creative Writing Reading Night began at 7 pm on Nov. 8 at the Mesa Community College (MCC) Art Gallery at MCC’s Southern and Dobson campus. Three professors gave brief … Read More

Paz de Cristo continues Empty Bowls partnership with MCC for the 20th year
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Paz de Cristo continues Empty Bowls partnership with MCC for the 20th year

Student Contributor 11/19/2018

Paz de Cristo, or Peace of Christ, is a food bank that serves an estimated 50,000 meals each month to families, veterans and seniors in need around the Valley for … Read More

Rebranding the Campus
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Rebranding the Campus

Stephen Peck 11/17/2018

The Maricopa County Community College District board and top officials have been working on what they feel is appropriate for all 10 colleges. The District began their “transformation” in the … Read More

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Events on campus this semester
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Events on campus this semester

Marcus Campbell 11/09/2018

The Fall 2018 semester is underway, and clubs, students, and faculty are busy preparing a slate of different event, festivals and concerts. For students looking for events soon the new … Read More

Google Frightgeist ranks 2018’s most searched Halloween costumes
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Google Frightgeist ranks 2018’s most searched Halloween costumes

Marcus Campbell 10/29/2018

Google Frightgeist is an annual Halloween tradition where Google provides their analytical data for the most searched Halloween costumes by state and across the nation. The most popular Halloween costume … Read More

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Platforms Plummeting

Janae Thompson 10/25/2018

Obtaining an ethical self-brand is not of importance for many content online influencers. The Youtube community drama which focuses on youtubers facing backlash for racial views, creates blurry lines for … Read More

New art history library opens on MCC campus
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New art history library opens on MCC campus

Janae Thompson 09/29/2018

Mesa Community College (MCC) Southern and Dobson campus added a timeless addition to the art department for students to view the evolution of paintings, sculptures, and influential artists. On May … Read More

Lunch with Rich: Meet the new MCC President
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Lunch with Rich: Meet the new MCC President

Marcus Campbell 09/09/2018

Dr. Richard Haney was named the new President of Mesa Community College in July and met with students and faculty on Campus. Haney was present at the first ASMCC meeting … Read More

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Indigenous peoples join in RedForEd fight

Mesa Legend Staff 05/13/2018

Sierralie Perez MesaCC Legend The RedForEd movement has been know to many as the teachers protest for better pay and proper funding for Arizona schools. Teachers, parents and the community … Read More

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