By Angelina Labonne Managing Editor As this country prepares for what will no doubt be the most difficult presidential election to date, a lot of students find themselves questioning what they stand for and who they should support. For many millennials this is probably the first time participating in choosing the next president, and for … Read more
By Faith Boyum Staff Writer Three RCTC students admit that they live in a fantasy world. Rebekah Novinger, Ashley Harding and Molly Kiley are performers at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, an event held every fall in Shakopee, Minnesota, with games, food and performances that re-create a Renaissance fair. They are members of Minnesota SkyVault Theatre … Read more
Echo staff report The scholarship nomination and application process for the 17th annual Beat the Odds Scholarship Award Program is open through October 31 The Beat the Odds Scholarships honor local high school seniors or first-year RCTC students who have overcome significant odds to become personally and academically successful. The purpose of the program is … Read more
By Zachary Deppa Sports Editor Volleyball player Jessica Nelson has an incredible story as she did the unthinkable. Her story is a true testament of what happens if you have faith, courage and determination. Jessica Nelson was injured in a car accident in July 2014 in Tracy, Minnesota, where her car rolled several times into … Read more
Echo staff report The Rochester Community and Technical College football team advanced to the semifinals of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference playoffs after a come-from-behind 37-31 victory over Itasca Community in the first round of the playoffs on Oct. 22. Trailing 31-21 in the fourth quarter, the Yellowjackets scored 16 unanswered points behind a safety … Read more
By Zachary Deppa Sports Editor zachary.deppa The RCTC golf team played its final meet of the year on Oct. 4 at the Minnesota College Athletic Conference/Region 13 Tournament at the Quarry at Giants Ridge golf course in Biwabik, Minnesota. They played a total of seven tournaments this season. The men’s golf team had four returning … Read more
By Kyle Parker Staff Writer [email protected] While others may have much more eventful nights ahead of them. Perhaps Halloween parties, going out to trick or treat or just staying in to watch scary movies, I am sadly not one of them. Between the homework I have and the homework I am going to get, I … Read more
By Luis Enrique Cisneros Pito Arts and Entertainment Editor [email protected] Halloween is just around the corner like a creepy clown, but many have not thought about how to celebrate this spooky holiday. It is no surprise that many students have not even given a thought of what to do this Halloween, with midterms, part-time jobs, … Read more
By Luis Enrique Cisneros Pito Arts and Entertainment Editor [email protected] Get your best outfit on and get ready for a show with a wardrobe bigger than life. Rochester Community and Technical College will be presenting a twist on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” While watching this play, written and directed by RCTC’s theatrical … Read more
If you’re conflicted over this election, we take that as a sign that you’re a discerning voter. We hope your inner conflict won’t discourage you from casting a ballot, especially for many RCTC students who are eligible to vote this fall for the first time. The Echo’s belief in the importance of elections is succinctly … Read more