Mesa Legend

Students stray from studies

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

College students across the world pick up on some pretty bad habits and may not have recognized how these habits have evolved.

Ninety MCC students were polled and asked to list their top three worst college habits.

Among the most popular answers were "not wanting to be at school," "not exercising," and "losing focus in class" because of things such as being distracted by the opposite sex.

New fed programs aim to help college grads

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the recent economic downturn, students can expect to see the cost of tuition go up across the country.

Budget cuts are forcing colleges to make up the deficit in funding by increasing the cost of higher education.

Meanwhile, families are already suffering financially due to a rise in unemployment, recent home foreclosures and general economic instability.

Helpful study tips as finals draw near

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With final exams just around the corner, it's easy for students to lose sight of getting that last 'A' with daydreams of soaking in the rays of summer.

However, there are many tips for staying focused and passing those tough classes with flying colors.

First, it's suggested to study in a quiet and television-free room.

Summer courses provide plenty of options for students

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

MCC offers a wide range of summer courses for students at both the Red Mountain and Southern and Dobson campus.

Course can be taken online or at either of the two campuses depending on the course availability and what the student may need.

Corky Palacios, an advisor at the Red Mountain campus said that there are many advantages to taking a course over the summer and students should definitely take advantage of them.

Memorial day kicks off summer breaks

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Summer is almost here and it's finally time to let the fun begin.

Memorial Day is the first holiday to kick off the student's timeout from the nine months of grueling class schedules.

"I'll be back home in Nor Cal where I will have a beer or two in honor of all the Veterans who served for our illustrious country," said 22-year-old ASU student Clint Rose.

Fire Science program continues to expand

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Fire Science/EMT program at MCC continues to evolve, offering students a variety of career opportunities.

Started in 1994 at the MCC Dobson campus, the at the time program only covered classroom study, and was housed in temporary buildings.

After a few moves, the program finally settled at the Downtown Center and at the Williams Center, offering not only classroom study, but hands on EMT, paramedic and firefighting training as well.

Craigslist: more than you bargain for

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Craig Newmark and Jim Buckmaster, the CEO and founders of Craigslist.com, never intended for their website to become a hot spot for horror stories.

While most links on the site are legitimate offers, users should always be cautious about what they're searching for because some advertisements have led to scams and even murder.

Mesa golf seeks national championship

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

While the women's golf team has already taken the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference championship and the Region I title, the men's team still has to compete at regionals to earn themselves a trip to Alabama.

Since the Thunderbird men officially finished second in their conference, coach John Guerrero said he fully expects his team to qualify for nationals and win regionals at the championship April 30-May 3.

Young tennis coach earns place at nationals

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Adam Cohen, regional National Junior College Athletic Association Coach of the Year, has plenty to smile about.

Aside from his own coaching award, his men's team will be competing in the national championship.

"We knew they were strong going in this season with the recruiting brought in from Penny Powell and coach Cohen from last year," said Todd Bolser, sports information director.

It's all over

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The school year has finally wound down and the students are about to finally breathe that fresh, assignment free air.

I can't wait.

It has been a long year for Thunderbird athletics and I certainly feel for them.

New coaches and a new sports editor seemed to go hand in hand at the beginning.

Athletic Department: We're on the right track

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As the school year and athletic calendar come to a close, MCC's Athletic Department took some time to bring all of the athletic teams and staff together in order to honor the coaches and athletes for their efforts this past year for MCC.

Though Athletic Director Jeff Fore admits that this year was for the most part a transition year for MCC, he is proud of the accomplishments the school has been able to make.

Basketball team recruits and fundraises

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

After being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs, Men's basketball coach Sam Ballard Jr. knew he was going to have to replace five position players, so he got started right away.

"We were picked to finish tenth and we finished third so we're pretty happy," Ballard said.

Baseball slips, still No. 4 playoff seed

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Thunderbirds baseball team played against Gateway Community College on April 21 as the baseball season neared its completion.

Mesa got off to a good start containing the Gateway Geckos while they were up to bat, shutting them down allowing no runs in the first inning.

Students get in touch with their inner artist

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Part-time jobs available to students who act fast

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Summer is right around the corner and many students will be looking for a summer-time job to put a little extra cash into their pockets.

CGCC student Nathan Poorman said that he will work this summer with his own company, Lawn Enforcement.

Lawn Enforcement is a landscaping business that Poorman and two of his friends have put together to make some extra cash this summer and possibly even make a career out of it.

Legend photo contest winners

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the winners of the Mesa Legend's photo contest. This was the Legend's first photo contest and we hope to keep it going annually. All of the submissions will be displayed in the library.

Moviegoers ready for summer blockbusters

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Summer '09 is going to be packed with must-see movies. From May to August, there are plenty of different movies to fit everybody's taste.

The summer started off when X-Men Origins: Wolverine, opened on May 1. The movie premier was held at Tempe Market Place.

Energy drinks, alcohol possibly increases drunken driving

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Energy drinks are becoming more and more popular, even though most experts aren't even sure of the long-term effects these drinks can have on a person.

Caffeine experts at John Hopkins Univeristy have been studying the effects of caffeine. Because of the high doses of caffeine in energy drinks, Hopkins researchers have said that these drinks should carry prominent labels and note caffeine doses and potential health risks.

Not 'obsessed' with Beyonce

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

From director Steve Shill comes the new drama-thriller "Obsessed" staring Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles and Ali Larter.

But movie goers who weren't into the 2002 flick "Swimfan" shouldn't waste their time on this played out 'crazy girl' routine.

"Obsessed" is about a temp worker (Larter) who becomes fixated on a successful asset manager (Elba) and can't seem to get it through her head that there's nothing between them.

Stir-fry guy discusses decision to join the Army

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Every morning at 7 a.m. Donald Meeks begins preparing his daily special, chopping vegetables and preparing sauces at the 'World Fare' station in the cafeteria.

Around 10 a.m., depending on the dish of the day, a line begins to form. The 'regulars' arrive at the lunch counter, waiting for their daily fix.

Students lack excitement for education

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There is an epidemic sweeping across college campuses, and it's not the swine flu. Students have become increasingly apathetic about their educations. When did college stop being a place to broaden our horizons and expand our minds?

Of course college is where we are supposed to prepare for adulthood, but that doesn't mean it has to be a mindless one-foot-in-front-of-the-other process to get that piece of paper and move onto a good job.

A French farewell from the Big Kahuna

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Oh yes, it's that time of the year again. You know, when the grasshoppers infest the parking lots as they fly violently into students' faces, when we all start cramming a semester worth of curriculum into a stuttering, 10 minute presentation, and when the line between studying for finals and studying hot bods out by the pool becomes dangerously thin.

Let them tie the knot

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Please take my opinions for what they are, my opinions.

You can be angry with me, or happy with me, and if I upset you, that's an unfortunate situation but I'm already over it.

Please, just don't throw a bible at me, I already know what it says. Word on the street is that the United States has a little problem with two people of the same sex rejoicing in the institution of holy matrimony.

Crow does 'PC' dance

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Two-time best-selling author, U.S. Senator, and President of Harvard Law Review are just a few accomplishments of the first African-American President Barack Hussein Obama.

The question is why these distinguished achievements are not enough to earn him an honorary degree from Arizona State University.

Los estudiantes y sus manas colegiales

Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Los estudiantes colegiales a través del mundo recogen en algunos mañas y ni han reconocido que estos hábitos han evolucionado.

Noventa estudiantes de MCC fueron sondeados y fueron pedidos listar sus primeros tres peores hábitos colegiales.

Entre las respuestas menos populares "no querían estar en el colegio," "no ejercitando," y "perdiendo el enfoque en la clase" a causa de cosas como ser distraído por el otro sexo.