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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

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
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Indie Fan

Mesa Legend Staff 01/20/2009

Brianna Martinez ndie music first stood for independent bands that were not affiliated with a major label, meaning they weren’t “sell outs”, but now indie has become more of a … Read More

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Election brings increase in gun sales

Mesa Legend Staff 12/09/2008

Elizabeth Taggart Gun sales across the country have spiked in the time just before and after the election of President-elect Barack Obama.The FBI reported a 49 percent increase in instant … Read More

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Men’s basketball wins thrilling home opener

Mesa Legend Staff 12/09/2008

Louanna Faine On Nov. 19, the stands were packed to watch the MCC Thunderbirds play their first home game of the season against the Eastern Arizona Gila Monsters.The Thunderbirds played … Read More

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MCC recycling program helps community by expanding

Mesa Legend Staff 12/09/2008

Amanda Teller As more and more college campuses are turning toward more earth-friendly methods, MCC has expanded its recycling program to better accommodate the campus community. “We’re trying to make … Read More

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Trainers serve as first responders for athletes

Mesa Legend Staff 12/09/2008

Iliana Deanda MCC’s athletic trainers are available throughout every sports season and are the first responders to any injury that occurs on the playing field.They travel with the sports teams, … Read More

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IDA program offers free money

Mesa Legend Staff 12/09/2008

Elizabeth Taggart MCC students may be eligible for $2,000 to help pay for school through a New Leaf, a non-profit organization partnered with MCC and Wells Fargo. It’s not a … Read More

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Cross country adds national success to resumé

Mesa Legend Staff 12/09/2008

Lisa Kane The fall 2008 men’s and women’s cross country teams at MCC may all be newcoming freshmen, but their statistics show more strength than the “new-comer” title implies.Both teams … Read More

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Prescription drugs abused by many students

Mesa Legend Staff 12/09/2008

Amanda Teller Prescription drug abuse continues to rise due to the ease of obtaining these controlled substances that are as addictive and dangerous as illegal street drugs. According to the … Read More

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Sam Ballard brings international experience to MCC

Mesa Legend Staff 12/09/2008

Louanna Faine Under the new leadership of head coach Sam Ballard, MCC basketball begins their season.Ballard, a Phoenix native, played for East Phoenix High School. After finishing college at the … Read More

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Scholarship offers student journalist to study politics, media in Germany

Mesa Legend Staff 12/09/2008

Louanna Faine The German Academic Exchange Service or DAAD is offering a once in a lifetime experience for students who are majoring in journalism around the country. The program allows … Read More

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  • MCC’s Study Abroad program returns next summer
  • Arizona political leaders encourage EPA to issue emergency fuel waiver
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