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December 2, 2003

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Street racing shifts image
Scott Thomas
Mesa Legend

Nov. 13, Phoenix police coordinated what they said was the largest drag racing bust in state history.
Ten people were arrested for drag racing, and 165 bystanders were arrested for various other illegal activities such as underage drinking and trespassing.
Five days earlier on Nov. 8, Firebird International Raceway, Auto Trader Magazine, and many other sponsors worked together to host an event intended to provide not only entertainment for participants and attendees, but also to help get drag racing off the streets and back on to the race track.

Art exhibit displays instructors' creativity
Valerie Nandin
Mesa Legend

Clay statues, acrylics, oils, photographs and canvas were some of the many things on display in the Navajo Room of the Kirk Center for 10 days starting Nov. 10.
The Art Faculty Show showcased the work of various art instructors from the past year and gave students as well as other faculty members a chance to see the talent of so many of MCC’s own teachers.

Campus weighs coffee choices
Dan Smith
Mesa Legend

MCC students have a new option of where to obtain gourmet beverages on campus.
With the addition of Jazzland Café located near the library, the Kirk Center based Grounds for Thought is no longer the sole proprietor of specialty coffee drinks at MCC. The new shop has students weighing their choices.
The new Jazzland Café offers Web access, a small venue for live piano music, glass cases displaying art, a selection of food items and coffee. Multi-colored padded chairs fill the shop and extend outward into the adjoining hallway.

Dan Smith Mesa Legend

Students and activists gathered on Mill Avenue Nov. 15 to protest Tempe urban camping ordinances that make it illegal to lay down bedding with the intent of sleeping in public places. The group of about 30 people made their way down the street carrying signs, chanting and at one point stopping to serve food and inform onlookers about the issue.

Cameras newest tool to curb campus crime

Education week spotlights international oppurtunities

MCC jazz ensemble hits high note at Scottsdale performance

Students add to children's festival

Adult women desiring education have support

Co-chairs shoulder duties on Red Mountain campus

Drive for clothing aids job hunt

Republican club returns to MCC

District offers student insurance