James Foley: the thoughts from our editors
Recently, journalist James Foley was brutally and cruelly beheaded by Islamic militants, who some might call terrorists. Not only did they commit this heinous act, but they taped and released … Read More
Category: Opinions
Treat all living things equally; don’t play favorites
Kian Hagerman I understand some of the reasons why someone might entertain becoming a vegan, but the philosophy itself is deeply flawed. Though vegans would have you think that they … Read More
We don’t need militarized police
Ryan Scott There has been a flurry of coverage in the media lately on the subjects of both police brutality and the militarization of police forces across the country. Both … Read More
Immigration can be more trouble than it’s worth
About 12 million illegal immigrants live in the United States. It is understandable why unqualified and illegal immigrants are less than unwanted. They don’t pay taxes, but take advantage of … Read More
Being wealthy doesn’t fix problems
We are shocked when headlines read of celebrities; those who seem fairly wealthy, or have very glamorous lives end their own life. Men and women labor all their lives to … Read More
Take advantage of resources
The View The first semester of college can at times be frightening, exciting, or even uncertain. For some students college can be exciting simply because they are all set, fixed … Read More
Be willing to back up your opinion
By: Joshua Bowling “God is an ever receding pocket of scientific ignorance,” according to astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. This is a quote used by the Mesa Legend’s Editor-in-Chief, Ryan Scott. Mr. … Read More
Frowning doesn’t mean you’re sad
By: Kristina Haney Everyone is fighting some sort of battle within themselves. Even if it is a bad test grade or the loss of a loved one, everyone goes through something … Read More
Deal with stress in a positive way
By: Sebastian Miguel Everyone is faced with all kinds of struggles in life and even sometimes the day can bring with it the chaotic mess at the office, dealing with a … Read More
Students pay for district’s mistakes
By: The View As the Spring semester ends, two proposals that would directly impact the tuition rates for students next semester lay in the hands of district board members. Raising … Read More