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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

We Care Wednesday persists on MCC campuses

Monarch waystations at MCC aim to conserve butterfly populations

A 20-year-long enduring opportunity for Native American youth

MCC student leads makeup design for Julius Caesar theatre production

MCC brings back marching band competition

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Category: Features

Features

MCC Student petitions to legalize industrial hemp

Mesa Legend Staff 02/02/2015

  MCC student Joseph Carrasco is working to legalize industrial hemp in Arizona through his agricultural non-profit organization, Hemp Our World (HOW).  Motivated by environmental concerns the business and sustainability … Read More

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Downtown Mesa honors MLK with parade and festival

Mesa Legend Staff 02/02/2015

  The “Mesa MLK Celebration” was held in downtown Mesa on Jan. 19 to pay tribute to civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The events included a parade … Read More

Features

‘Selma’ captures spirit of civil rights movement

Mesa Legend Staff 02/02/2015

So, “Selma” is as good as everyone says it is. Several theaters in the nation allowed middle and high school students to see the movie for free. I think it … Read More

Features

Ella Kaye releases EP with impressive list of collaborators

Mesa Legend Staff 02/02/2015

“Comas Collide,” the new album from local metalcore band Ella Kaye features collaborations with 11 artists from nine local and national bands.  Blessthefall, The Word Alive, and Volumes are just … Read More

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Interview prep boosts student job acquisition (Part 1)

Mesa Legend Staff 02/02/2015

  In the quest to land that perfect job there are three major things to consider.  First, research what skill sets a job might require. Once a good fit is … Read More

Features

Student body largely unaware of deaf culture

Mesa Legend Staff 02/02/2015

   Shanteal Collins   Mesa Legend   Some students at Mesa Community College say when it comes to communicating with deaf individuals, they aren’t exactly sure how to do that. … Read More

Features

Dean of Student Affairs completes Ironman triathlon

Mesa Legend Staff 01/20/2015

After one year of training and a lot of self-motivation, Dean Meredith Warner completed her first Ironman Triathlon in November.  “I’m not going to tell you it was easy, but … Read More

Features

MCC Theatre and film arts season preview

Mesa Legend Staff 01/20/2015

The second half of the 2014-15 season for the MCC theatre and film arts department has already begun, with auditions for the first production of 2015 having taken place in … Read More

Features

Internships provide advantage over peers in workforce

Mesa Legend Staff 01/20/2015

  One of the challenges of working toward a college degree that students might face at one point or another is finding, and successfully completing, an internship.  Intended as a … Read More

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Collegiate extra-curricular activities aid in job search

Mesa Legend Staff 01/20/2015

For many students, conventional wisdom says that extra-curricular activities (ECAs) can help them stand out in resume and job interview situations. However, there are some sources out there that say … Read More

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