Mesa Legend - FEATURES


Volume 42, Issue 7. Today is .

December 7, 2004

Features

Student debaters ‘speak out’

Mesa Community College’s Communications Department held its seventh annual “Big Speak Out” on campus, Nov. 19.
Approximately 90 students competed in four different divisions:

NFL fans gamble on talent of players

Fantasy football used to be a hobby for nerds with pocket protectors, who actually liked crunching the numbers of their fantasy players. Now, in the day-and-age of computers and the Internet, fantasy football is at everyone’s fingertips, and all of the fantasy sites now do the scoring for the teams and players.

Fresh powder attracts all ages to winter sports

When winter comes, Arizonan’s are passed ready to break out that snow gear. Skiing and snowboarding have become a growing trend in Arizona. Arizona has two major ski parks; both Sunrise and Snowbowl are located in Northern Arizona.

Office embraces ethnicity

Several MCC students are promoting a program that they claim has helped them grab a foothold on their education.
The Office of Multicultural Activities and Services offers more than just support and services...

Gaming not just childs play

Video games used to be what every 8 year old asked for on their holiday wish list. Now, it’s what every 22 year old asks for.

Rebecca Straughmatt Mesa Legend

The “Scubakats,” a band composed of MCC sutdents, performed a mix of jazz, blues and rock on Nov. 17, outside the clock tower. Singer Zhanae Breeden (front) performed “ Almost like being in love” and “ Stormy Monday.”