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March 11, 2003

News

MCC celebrates Black History Month
Olu James Henderson, Hernandez Simmons & Rick Roberts (L-R)

The Scottish invade Riggs Stadium
Following a report to a U.S. Senate Committee from the FBI, colleges campuses across the nation have been warned to watch for possible terrorist attacks.

Flake seeks repeal of Clean Elections
A rally was held on President’s Day at the state capital in support of clean elections.

Continuing series . . .
New downtown MCC campus
A high-rise filled with students perched atop a Starbuck’s and neighboring a $30 million world class aquatic center in downtown Mesa is one option introduced by MCC president Dr. Larry Christiansen as part of a possible expansion of the MCC campus.

MCC professor shares Muslim experiences
Cathy Della-Penta, an instructor for MCC’s English and humanities department for 15 years, held a seminar on Living, Working, and Traveling in Several Muslim Cultures on Feb. 20.

Tuition hike; largest ever
By Dan Smith
Mesa Legend
A tuition hike of $5 per credit hour could hit students in Maricopa County as the community college district fights a third year of state budget cuts with the threat of more looming. This change would mark the largest tuition increase ever in Maricopa Community Colleges’ history, drawing an additional 11 percent in fees from students.

FBI busts worry local merchants
By Carly Schorman
For the Mesa Legend
The FBI has taken a new approach to the war on drugs. Recent arrests have been not of drug dealers, but of those who sell merchandise considered drug paraphernalia over the Internet.
The crackdown has many local store owners and craftsmen worried about where the line will be drawn that separates paraphernalia from lawful goods.

Population tips need for Ariz. nurses
By Stephanie Mckee
For the Mesa Legend
Arizona is one of the states most affected by a growing nationwide nursing shortage. “Arizona doesn’t produce the number of nurses needed to accommodate its growing population . . . ."

Travelers heed caution
By Andrew James
For the Mesa Legend
Spring break means student travel.
Every year more than 2,500 students are arrested abroad due to drugs, alcohol, and disorderly behavior.

Correction, Feb. 4
In the Feb. 4 issue of the Mesa Legend, a statement was made in error. The article “Security for employees to be increased by Smart Card” stated that employees would be required to wear the Smart Card around their necks. This, however, is inaccurate. Bill DeHaan, committee chairman, said employees would not be required to use the Smart Card or display it at all times. The Legend wishes to assure readers that employees would not be forced to use the Smart Card and apologizes for any misleading information presented by the mistake.