ASMCC member alleges religious prejudice; resigns

Vincent Kastl, commission chair of Special Events for the Associated Students of Mesa Community College, resigned from his position on Feb. 14. In a letter to ASMCC and the Mesa Legend, the primary reason for his resignation was “the fact that a major personality conflict exists between me and many of the new members of the cabinet and executive board.”...

‘Vagina Monologues’ to use readers theater style

For the third consecutive year, Theatre Outback’s rendition of Eve Ensler’s award winning “Vagina Monologues” will be presented in celebration of Women’s History Month. Despite the title, the play is more than talk about a part of the female anatomy. “It also gives perspective on age and fear and the commonalities of women’s lives and how they can be destroyed by war,” said Lyn Dutson...

Quiet STD affects 6.2 million, vaccine available

The recent development and federal approval of a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has allowed for all young women to become protected from most causes of cervical cancer. Genital HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world, contributing to virtually all known cases of cervical cancer. A newly released vaccine called Gardasil, produced by the pharmaceutical company...

2-day fest to feature music, arts in Tempe
It’s that time of year again: time to get tickets to the Circle K Tempe Music Festival. This year’s line-up and festivities holds for a promising good time. The Circle K Tempe Music Festival is a two day long festival that is going to be held at the Tempe Beach Park off of Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe on March 30 and Saturday March 31. Along with the many performers and activities...

Student mother strives to balance home, school

Working 40 hours a week, going to school full time and raising a four year old sounds like trying to manage a circus. Danielle Greene, a single mother and MCC Fine Arts major knows the juggling act and does it with a plan in mind. With the cost of tuition, books, food, rent and all the miscellaneous bills, plus having an extra person to feed and clothe can really add up. Living on her own with...

Speed reduction cams have statewide support

The success of Scottsdale’s photo enforcement on a section of the Loop 101 freeway, reactivated on Feb. 22, is generating support for the eventual statewide use of the cameras. The program was approved by the Scottsdale City Council earlier this year in an effort to increase safety on the 7.8 miles of freeway in North Scottsdale where the cameras are mounted. Scottsdale is the first city...

Ostrich Fest makes 19th appearance in Chandler

The ostriches are making their way back into town. It’s time to celebrate with the 19th annual Ostrich Festival. This year the festival will be held on March 9, 10 and 11 at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, Arizona. The festival was voted by msn.com users as one of the “Top 10 Unique Festivals in the United States.” The festivities will include over 150 arts and crafts booths, thrilling carnival rides, numerous...

Understanding is key to anxiety relief

To understand the idea of anxiety in today’s society is to know the causes and effects. Many people today have been left in the dark on this overwhelming subject. People are unaware or unsure of how to handle things in their life that could be causing sudden outbursts of sadness or stress. To know however, what these causes are and why they are affecting one is to have a better idea of...

First impressions matter, but at what cost?

Hooters looks for the “all-American cheerleader/surfer girl-next-door” image while Abercrombie and Fitch is dominated by the “football-looking, fit, blue-eyed, blonde-haired males”, and Hot Topic employees have the “gothic/punk vibe.” Are jobs preoccupied by “hidden” criteria about how the employees look? Do employers base their first impression on the applicants attractiveness?...