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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

Monday, April 27, 2026
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Effects of addiction persist long-term

Mesa Legend Staff 04/14/2008

Chelsea Zaft With almost 30 percent of full-time college students meeting the medical definition of drug or alcohol addiction, according to a recent study from the National Center on Addiction … Read More

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Breaking the addiction

Mesa Legend Staff 04/14/2008

Drug use has been a part of the youth generation for decades, but widespread addiction among young people has become more prevalent than ever in recent years.More and more families … Read More

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Arizona springtime allows for breath-taking hikes

Mesa Legend Staff 04/14/2008

Nick Kosmider Spring in Arizona is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the weather. What better way to do so then to climb a mountain? Hiking can be … Read More

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Summertime and the living’s easy…for some

Mesa Legend Staff 04/14/2008

Maryjane Bowyer To some students summer break means fun in the sun, while to others it means summer school or work.Lauren Whitaker, a freshman MCC student, said, “My only plan … Read More

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Baking in sun causes lifelong hazards

Mesa Legend Staff 04/14/2008

Maryjane Bowyer After being pent up in stuffy winter coats and long jeans, spring is here.For those who wish to get their skin a few shades darker before heading pool … Read More

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Are we ready?

Mesa Legend Staff 04/14/2008

Nick Kosmider “Is America ready for a female president?” This has been the question that’s made people flush and stumble ever since former first lady Hillary Clinton announced her intent … Read More

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Thunderbirds fall short despite late surge

Mesa Legend Staff 04/14/2008

Aaron Dunton It was a game of runs on April 4, when Mesa took on Phoenix College in what would be a very important game for both teams. It safe … Read More

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Long home run sinks Thunderbird softball

Mesa Legend Staff 04/14/2008

Aaron Dunton The building year continued for the Mesa softball team on April 1, as the very young T-bird squad came up just short against a surging Central Arizona College.The … Read More

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Corporate America: Stop taking over sports!

Mesa Legend Staff 04/14/2008

Aaron Dunton Just last month, Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, had its naming rights put up for sale. Yes, Wrigley Field. The historic field that many baseball fans … Read More

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MCC art students show off their talents

Mesa Legend Staff 04/14/2008

Nadiia Petryk From March 31 to April 10, MCC was celebrating its blooming art talents. Like every spring semester, the Navajo Room of the Kirk Center was hosting the MCC … Read More

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