The Mesa Legend

12/01/2021

Charis Hayward reports on the Mesa Community College opportunities for students interested in dental hygiene.

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.

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.

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 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!

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 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.

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.

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

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.

Masks are required as in-person classes and student services like admissions come back to campus.