The Mesa Press • 28th May 2026

Bienvenidos: A Warm Welcome to all Mesa Students

Olympians came out in force on Thursday to attend the Latino/a/e Bienvenida at the Mesa Commons Quad, where Mesa staff prepared more than a dozen booths to display campus services, arts and crafts, and free food for students.
Over 200 students gathered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to take in the sound of Latin music and the festivities on offer. Booths for the Mesa Pride Center, Honors program, Chicano Studies, Language Department, Financial aid and more were set up to inform all about the many servic...

The Mesa Press • 28th May 2026

Mesa librarians are anything but quiet

The librarians at Mesa College’s Learning Resource Center (LRC) openly speak out for the community, encourage students to utilize the services offered and promote a deeper understanding of professors and staff.
On Wednesday Oct. 8, in the main entrance to the LRC, librarian Lisa Burgert and several other staff spoke with students all about banned books, and how Mesa College is committed to not letting any voices be stifled during the national trend of book banning.
According to Burgert, Mesa has...

The Mesa Press • 28th May 2026

The Stand wants to help hungry students

Millions of people across the United States struggle with obtaining enough food for themselves and their families. The Stand at San Diego Mesa College is working to assist community members facing this issue with their large scale food distribution.
The Stand assists students who are struggling with basic needs, such as clothing, hygiene products and food through a multitude of different programs. Most students are eligible for the offered services, provided they are enrolled in at least one cou...

The Mesa Press • 28th May 2026

Political violence and Charlie Kirk

The assassination of Charlie Kirk and the media’s reaction is symptomatic of a political sphere which encourages radicalization and rage, a state that he spent his political life cultivating.
“You will never live in a society when you have an armed citizenry, and you won’t have a single gun death.” Kirk said at an event organized by TPUSA Faith in April 2023, “…I think it’s worth it.”
The state of political discussion is, honestly, scary. Political violence has always existed, especially in the...

The Mesa Press • 28th May 2026

The Grinch returns for the 28th year to the Old Globe in Balboa Park

Wonderfully stylized sets, colorful costumes and powerful performances worked together to bring the writings of Dr. Seuss to life thanks to the talented cast and crew at the Old Globe Theater in the Balboa Park area. 
This year is the 28th year that “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” will be performed at the Old Globe, and the presentation is absolutely stunning this year. With a large colorful tree, holiday-themed concessions and a gift shop, it is an absolutely wonderful spot for fe...

The Mesa Press • 28th May 2026

Board of trustees decides to rename Cesar E. Chavez campus amidst reactions to abuse allegations

The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees has moved forward with renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Campus following a meeting on April 6. As the news of Chavez’s sexual misconduct continues to spread, community members and leaders process the immense task of reframing his legacy.
Following the meeting, the board confirmed their decision to revert the building to its previous name of Harbor View campus until a new permanent one has been decided on. The campus had been named in honor of...

The Mesa Press • 28th May 2026

How to spot phish bait

Have you ever gotten a concerning message asking for money or to verify something only to find out that it was completely fabricated? If you are like most Americans, you probably have received dozens of these.
This kind of scam is called phishing, and its purpose is to manipulate victims into revealing sensitive information or installing malware. Scammers often impersonate family, government departments or colleagues in order to gain victims’ trust. They predominantly occur through email, but ca...

The Mesa Press • 28th May 2026

Nancee Kesinger, retired Mesa english professor, dies at 69

Nancee Kesinger, a committed academic who inspired through her dedication to students and steadfastness, has died aged 69. Kesinger taught at Mesa for 38 years, those who worked with and were taught by her remember her for her storytelling skills, passion for education, and empathy.
“She was fierce… She was also really kind-hearted and really believed in her students,” Mesa professor Jennifer Cost said.
Kesinger started teaching at Mesa in 1988, before which she taught at UCSD, her alma mater, f...

The Mesa Press • 28th May 2026

Nations on trial: Is it time for a true world court

On the daily, social media platforms are flooded with images of war and suffering, and the thing that is at the front of my mind whenever I see a video of a grieving victim of a bomb strike is “how can we allow this happen?”
What happens when a resident of the United States is caught breaking the law? Ideally, they are arrested, tried for their crimes and if found guilty, a punishment is rendered. What happens though, when the United States, or any government breaks international humanitarian la...

The Mesa Press • 28th May 2026

Mesa paved their way to playoffs with a three game winning streak against Imperial Valley

Mesa College defeated Imperial Valley for a third time in a row on April 24, finishing their last home game of the season 8-4 with some explosive plays, including two home runs by Mesa’s Hunter Kaul and Jacob Lanza. 
Mesa started with a strong second inning by scoring four runs, kicked off by Dylan Towning. Imperial Valley pitcher David Lara felt the pressure, allowing two walks and enabling Mesa to secure an early lead. Imperial Valley’s Angel Hernandez was not going to let Mesa run away with t...