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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

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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Feel The Rug Bern
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Feel The Rug Bern

Nienke Onneweer 03/19/2019

Bernie Sanders has announced his presidential campaign for 2020. With his sights set on the Democratic nomination, he sure looks like he might make it. After all, his campaign raised … Read More

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African Americans and Hispanics targeted by Dementia Conference
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African Americans and Hispanics targeted by Dementia Conference

Brock Blasdell 02/20/2019

MCC has begun hosting targeted conferences to African American and Hispanic communities near campus in response to recent studies proving they are disproportionately affected by dementia. Six free educational conferences … Read More

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Less is More
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Less is More

Allison Cripe 02/20/2019

  We’re stuck in an age of business where being preoccupied fools us into thinking we’re progressing. For Mesa Community College students, this leads to a cluttered life squeezing work, … Read More

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The Rom-Com Renaissance
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The Rom-Com Renaissance

Nienke Onneweer 02/20/2019

Younger me despised pink, and a slightly older me couldn’t stand romantic comedies, or romance in general. But this Valentine’s Day, I stand before you and proclaim: romantic comedy is … Read More

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The Power of Memes
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The Power of Memes

Brock Blasdell 02/20/2019

Thought on the influence of memes in modern life.

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Violence Against Women Act ends in December, awaits re-authorization
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Violence Against Women Act ends in December, awaits re-authorization

Allison Cripe 11/19/2018

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was enacted in 1994. The act addresses sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. It provides grants and support to organizations and law enforcement … Read More

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Halloween Event in Red Mountain Campus

Allison Cripe 10/30/2018

For those who are stumped on what to do for Halloween, Red Mountain campus is hosting their 6th annual Halloween Extravaganza on Oct. 31. The free event is open to … Read More

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Anderson Cooper awarded at annual Cronkite Awards
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Anderson Cooper awarded at annual Cronkite Awards

Allison Cripe 10/29/2018

Anderson Cooper was presented the Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism at the Phoenix Sheraton on Oct. 17. The CNN reporter and anchor of Anderson Cooper 360 gave an inspirational … Read More

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Why we need the holidays back

Mesa Legend Staff 12/01/2014

By: Michael Shahin The holiday season has started, and is going strong this year. Many of us have our traditions with our families and loved ones, while many others are … Read More

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It’s the least wonderful time of the year

Mesa Legend Staff 12/01/2014

The View Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are all synonymous with unity, good times, and family. This is not true for everyone, though. Spending time with family, gathering around the … Read More

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