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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

Liliana with her pen and ink drawing “Culturally Cluttered” featured in the "Rooted in Relations" art exhibition at MCC during the opening reception on Feb 4, 2026. (Photo: Jasmine Kageyama/The Legend)

For one indigenous animation student, opportunity is just around the corner

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Category: Politics

A look into Mesa’s ‘No Kings’ protest
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A look into Mesa’s ‘No Kings’ protest

Gwendolyn Owen 04/01/2026

Mesa residents joined thousands of cities across the nation to protest against the Trump Administration.

Maricopa Colleges host seminar series aiming to boost civic engagement
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Maricopa Colleges host seminar series aiming to boost civic engagement

Joseph Barnhurst 03/10/2026

Arizona Republic reporters were joined by a City of Mesa Councilmember, U.S. District Court Judge, and more to discuss how citizens can become actively engaged in their communities.

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Mesa City Council to hold first election since historic November recall
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Mesa City Council to hold first election since historic November recall

Autumn Samsal 03/04/2026

Candidates share concerns over partisanship in the upcoming primary election

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MCC students form club to protest Trump Administration
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MCC students form club to protest Trump Administration

Evelyn Grad 02/12/2026

‘No Kings’ club kicked off its very first meeting.

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Residents push back on Mesa PD’s 16-year-long agreement with ICE
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Residents push back on Mesa PD’s 16-year-long agreement with ICE

Gwendolyn Owen 11/18/2025

Residents have protested against the police’s agreement to work with ICE at Mesa council meetings for months, but have been met with little support from city officials.

Turning Point-backed candidate defeats Mesa councilmember in recall election
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Turning Point-backed candidate defeats Mesa councilmember in recall election

Gwendolyn Owen 11/07/2025

Julie Spilsbury says she stands by her endorsement of Kamala Harris and vows to keep serving Mesa in other ways.

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.

Recent Posts

  • Live in the Phoenix-metro area? You probably won’t have access to E15 gas 
  • MCC’s Study Abroad program returns next summer
  • Arizona political leaders encourage EPA to issue emergency fuel waiver
  • Thunderbirds men’s soccer coach reflects on his career at MCC
  • MCC students share how the fuel crisis has affected them
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