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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

Saturday, May 02, 2026

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Turning Point USA backs recall effort against Mesa councilwoman over homeless housing, Harris endorsement
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Turning Point USA backs recall effort against Mesa councilwoman over homeless housing, Harris endorsement

Gwendolyn Owen and Jasmine Rose Kageyama 11/03/2025

Some residents feel betrayed by city of Mesa Council Member Julie Spilsbury due to her political endorsements and ordinance approvals.

MCC hosts zine workshop for World Mental Health Day to help students de-stress
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MCC hosts zine workshop for World Mental Health Day to help students de-stress

Gwendolyn Owen 10/31/2025

Mesa Community College faculty they plan to host more creative wellness events after a zine workshop garnered positive feedback from students.

Federal work study change affects MCC students. Here’s how
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Federal work study change affects MCC students. Here’s how

Gwendolyn Owen 10/29/2025

The Department of Education’s new rule bars students from using Federal Work Study funds for voter registration, affecting civic jobs at Mesa Community College.

Interested in journalism or public relations? Attend MCC’s free Midday News info session
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Interested in journalism or public relations? Attend MCC’s free Midday News info session

Mesa Legend Staff 10/27/2025

Mesa Community College invites students to a free Midday News info session Nov. 12 to explore its hands-on Journalism and PR degree opportunities.

Butterflies flutter back to Desert Botanical Garden this fall
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Butterflies flutter back to Desert Botanical Garden this fall

Jasmine Rose Kageyama 10/27/2025

“Majestic Mariposas” is back at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden.

Mesa City Band joins MCC ensembles for ‘Music in Mesa’ concert
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Mesa City Band joins MCC ensembles for ‘Music in Mesa’ concert

Jasmine Rose Kageyama 10/01/2025

The concert special guests will showcase a blend of student ensembles and seasoned local musicians.

Mesa Community College showcases Arizona painter Capri Landi’s ‘In Phases’ art exhibit through Oct. 9
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Mesa Community College showcases Arizona painter Capri Landi’s ‘In Phases’ art exhibit through Oct. 9

Jasmine Rose Kageyama 10/01/2025

The exhibition features 28 abstract works designed to bring calm and reflection to visitors.

Mesa to build $12.3M Fire Station as city’s population surges
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Mesa to build $12.3M Fire Station as city’s population surges

Gwendolyn Owen 10/01/2025

The voter-approved bond project aims to improve emergency response times and support rapid growth in southeast Mesa.

Want a career in Journalism or PR? Find out more at Midday News event
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Want a career in Journalism or PR? Find out more at Midday News event

Mesa Legend Staff 09/24/2025

Discover how to start your journalism journey at MCC, home to the district’s only Applied Science degree in Journalism and New Media Studies.

Students venture to the State Capitol building with questions for their elected officials
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Students venture to the State Capitol building with questions for their elected officials

Gwendolyn Owen 05/12/2025

MCC partnered with voting rights non-profit organizations to bring students to the Arizona State Capitol and educate them about the legislative process.

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