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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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Don’t knock peoples’ hobbies until you try them

Mesa Legend Staff 10/27/2014

By: Warren Younger As a college sophomore, like many other college sophomores, I strive to balance work and play. And like many college students, I have different things I prefer … Read More

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Exercise the power you have

Mesa Legend Staff 10/27/2014

By: Ryan Scott With the elections coming up soon, there is the usual amount of pressure, especially on young people, to get out and vote. We hear about how it … Read More

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Be considerate of one another

Mesa Legend Staff 10/27/2014

By: Sebastian Miguel Everyone has his or her likes, dislikes, habits, hobbies, and personal interests and we also come in all different shapes and sizes. One may take things very emotionally; … Read More

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Don’t try to change it if it’s not in your power

Mesa Legend Staff 10/27/2014

By: Julija Kaselyte I’m not a person who easily takes “no” for an answer. Usually, when it comes to work, I have to communicate with a lot of different personalities and … Read More

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Prop 303, the ‘Right To Try Act’

Mesa Legend Staff 10/27/2014

The View Arizona’s general election is right around the corner and this year’s ballot contains a proposition causing debate within the state. Prop 303, the “Right To Try Act” will … Read More

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Worrying does nothing to solve problems

Mesa Legend Staff 10/14/2014

By: Sebastian Miguel The exact causes of anxiety are probably more than can be listed. No doubt we are only human and prone to worry here and there. However, the problem … Read More

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We need less federal government

Mesa Legend Staff 10/14/2014

By: Joshua Bowling Does the federal government really have the final say in our affairs? Though they reside in the nation’s capital, the federal government was not meant to be more … Read More

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Why working in groups isn’t ideal

Mesa Legend Staff 10/14/2014

By: Michael Shahin I’m a student who’s been in many classes, and worked on many assignments. I’ve had my fair share of assignments that were solo work, and some were … Read More

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Stop bragging about being busy; it doesn’t make you cool

Mesa Legend Staff 10/14/2014

By: Julija Kaselyte Lately I’ve noticed a new trend on social media networks. I call it “being busy.” You would probably ask what I’m talking about, but, seriously, go check your … Read More

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Focus on victims, not abusers

Mesa Legend Staff 10/14/2014

The View According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of domestic violence each year in the United States. Despite the overwhelming … Read More

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