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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

Sunday, April 26, 2026

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Anderson Cooper awarded at annual Cronkite Awards
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Anderson Cooper awarded at annual Cronkite Awards

Allison Cripe 10/29/2018

Anderson Cooper was presented the Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism at the Phoenix Sheraton on Oct. 17. The CNN reporter and anchor of Anderson Cooper 360 gave an inspirational … Read More

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Sinema vs. McSally: The battle to be the first female AZ Senator
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Sinema vs. McSally: The battle to be the first female AZ Senator

Allison Cripe 10/15/2018

“Lies.” “Conspiracy.” “Child Trafficking.” These are the emboldened words printed on Republican pamphlets mailed door to door throughout the valley. An image of Kyrsten Sinema clad in a pink tutu … Read More

Spooky Portaits debuts at Tempe History Museum
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Spooky Portaits debuts at Tempe History Museum

Sydney Ritter 10/15/2018

The Tempe History Museum will be running the ‘Spooky Portraits exhibit until Nov. 4. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 … Read More

MCC offers gender neutral restrooms
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MCC offers gender neutral restrooms

Marcus Campbell 10/15/2018

Mesa Community College (MCC) offers gender neutral restrooms for its students who prefer a single-user experience. Across the Southern & Dobson and Red Mountain campuses these one person, gender-neutral and … Read More

Red Mountain campus Farmers Market
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Red Mountain campus Farmers Market

Janae Thompson 10/15/2018

  The route to obtaining fresh produce and delicious food is right around the corner. Mesa Community College (MCC) at Red Mountain (Mt.) campus offers a local farmers market, featuring … Read More

M.U.S.T. club hosts screening of “No Le Digas a Nadie”
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M.U.S.T. club hosts screening of “No Le Digas a Nadie”

Marcus Campbell 10/15/2018

The Mesa undocumented students thriving (M.U.S.T.) club at Mesa Community College hosted a screening of the acclaimed documentary “Don’t Tell Anyone” or “No Le Digas a Nadie” in September. Students … Read More

Taboo literature scattered around MCC Red Mountain campus for a week
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Taboo literature scattered around MCC Red Mountain campus for a week

Robert Steiner 10/15/2018

Books in a school’s curriculum are being challenged by student’s, parent’s or school faculty in an effort to get them banned or restricted. Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) … Read More

Alert system put to the test
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Alert system put to the test

Mesa Legend Staff 09/09/2018

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) emergency alert system notifies students and staff when safety and emergency situations arise on campus. The system sends out text messages and emails to … Read More

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MCC Community Garden Closed

admin 09/09/2018

The Mesa Community College’s (MCC) community garden officially closed Sept. 1. Peter Conden said a lack of interest in the garden led to the closure. The work in the garden … Read More

IRS hack requires FAFSA changes
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IRS hack requires FAFSA changes

Allison Cripe 09/09/2018

With every new semester comes deadlines and questions about financial aid from current and future students. At Mesa Community College (MCC), 45 percent of students are receiving FAFSA or some … Read More

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