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12/01/2021
Charis Hayward reports on the Mesa Community College opportunities for students interested in dental hygiene.
Live patients provide crucial experience to MCC dental hygiene students MCC dental students get hands-on experience in exchange for massive discounts.
11/29/2021
The Mesa Public Library has announced that new director Polly Bonnett has plans to open two new library branches in Eastmark and Monterey Park. Click on the link to read more by Charis Hayward.
Mesa Public Library announces expansions as new director takes over The Mesa public library will be opening two new branches and resuming pre-COVID-19 operations.
10/26/2021
Mesa Community College's head basketball coach Sam Ballard has retired after 12 years. Click on the article to find out more, by Dylan DeVlieger.
MCC Men’s Basketball head coach retires after 12 seasons Sam Ballard retires as MCC Men’s Basketball head coach ahead of 2021-2020 season.
10/06/2021
Mesa Community College band and orchestra have returned for the fall, including a performance yesterday. A big change for these performances will be that they're virtual. Article by Adam Terro.
MCC bands and orchestra return for fall performances MCC band and orchestra to perform for the first time since the pandemic on Oct. 5.
09/30/2021
Astronomy night returns tomorrow night, Oct. 1, starting at 6 p.m. "Tour the Universe with Pink Floyd" is not only educational but will also feature songs from Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Read Adam Terro's article for more information!
Astronomy Night is coming back to MCC’s Planetarium with Pink Floyd MCC is bringing back Astronomy Night starting Oct. 1 with “Tour the Universe with Pink Floyd.”
09/28/2021
http://mesalegend.com/mcc-womens-soccer-annabella-bara-close-up/
Get to know Annabella Bara from the MCC Women's Soccer team! An article by our new Sports editor, Dylan DeVlieger.
MCC Women’s Soccer Annabella Bara Close Up MCC Women’s Soccer team captain Anabella Bara talks about her fast start to the season.
09/21/2021
Jordan Jones writes that 'Malignant' is full of plot holes and forgettable characters. Read more at the link.
James Wan’s ‘Malignent’ just isn’t that scary Among the final girls of horror films, Annabelle Wallis’ Madison falls flat and unlikable. (Courtesy of Warner Bros.)
09/15/2021
We want to wish a warm welcome to our dapper new Sports Editor, Dylan DeVlieger!
Just for fun, we asked Dylan for his favorite food spot in Mesa.
"I would have to say it's Organ Stop Pizza," said DeVlieger. "By far it is one of the most fun and entertaining places I've eaten with friends."
Welcome aboard!
09/14/2021
http://mesalegend.com/the-benefits-and-hidden-dangers-of-2021s-heavy-monsoon-season/
Arizona has seen record-heavy 2021 rainfall. While the rain is welcome for our dry desert climate, Adam Terro reports on the hidden dangers this can present.
The benefits and hidden dangers of 2021’s heavy monsoon season A more active monsoon season helped Arizona’s extreme drought, but brought some dangers too.
09/07/2021
Culture editor Jordan Jones reviews "Candyman" directed by Nia DaCosta, a chilling film that relies on drama and tension instead of gimmicky gore.
http://mesalegend.com/candyman-sequel-gives-social-commentary-callbacks-and-the-creeps/
09/02/2021
http://mesalegend.com/mcc-partners-with-banner-health-to-create-biomedical-technology-program/
"Mesa Community College and Banner Health have partnered to create a new biomedical technology program to combat declining labor force, with enrollment available as early as fall 2021," writes Adam Terro. Read about this exciting program at the link
MCC partners with Banner Health to create biomedical technology program A program created with Banner Health gives biomedical technology training to MCC students.
08/30/2021
http://mesalegend.com/what-to-expect-on-mesa-community-college-campus-as-it-comes-back-to-life/
Mesa Legend's Nienke Onneweer details what Mesa Community College students can expect on their return to the Fall 21 semester. Click the link to find out more.
What to expect on Mesa Community College campus as it comes back to life Masks are required as in-person classes and student services like admissions come back to campus.