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April 24, 2001

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District approves $2 tuition increase
$3.4 million to fund technical needs, new faculty; state aid comes up short
BY JORDAN CURRIER
FOR THE MESA LEGEND

Students in the Maricopa Community College District will see a $2 per credit hour tuition increase for the 2001-2002 academic year, an increase that district officials believe will compensate for booming numbers in student enrollment and inflationary costs.

ASMCC President-elect Will Stanley (left) and vice President-elect Stacie Jackson By 179 votes, Verdugo wins fiscal affairs office
BY JUSTIN LAMBRIGHT
MESA LEGEND

On April 10 and 11, MCC students cast their votes for the Associated Students of MCC, electing Will Stanley president by 181 votes.

Hybrid offers new tool for MCC faculty
BY AMANDA ZELLER
MESA LEGEND

Students who register for class next semester may be in for a big surprise.
They may end up registering for a hybrid course and not even know it.

Bobby Evers Student promotes activism through hip hop, indie label
BY JORDAN CURRIER
MESA LEGEND

He wants to shock you. He wants to entertain you. Above all, he wants to teach you something.
MCC student Bobby Evers isn’t Mesa’s equivalent of Eminem, but he is white, he’s young, and he’s a rapper with plenty to say.

Ads during violent programs less effective, research shows
BY MARIA BALL
U-WIRE

AMES, Iowa – The research of an Iowa State University professor is giving advertisers a reason not to run commercials during violent television programs.

Critical thinking students receive heated debate
BY JENIFER CALLAHAN
MESA LEGEND

Students in Dr. Ann Mahoney’s Critical Thinking course, (PHI106) engaged in an exercise April 13, that was designed to increase critical thinking through a unique role-playing scenario.

Over-the-counter stimulants may still be dangerous, harmful
BY LIZETTE RESENDEZ
U-WIRE

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – While studying for finals, most students find it hard to say "no" to joe or any form of caffeine.

 
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Study explains why marijuana can cause the ‘munchies’
MADISON, Wis. - Among the clouds of smoke surrounding bowls, bongs and red hairs is an atmosphere that contributes to a great deal of dining establishments’ business.

Researchers examine nature of risk-taking, thrill seekers
BOISE, Idaho – Does the idea of being airborne at speeds of up to 65 mph against the backdrop of a concrete canyon appeal to you?

Overpopulation prompts extensive research into male birth control
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – "The pill" might not be just a woman’s thing any more.

 
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Bari Reed's sculpture, "Waiting"
MCC Originals

Ian Chamberlin
Testing the 'big chair'


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