Month: March 2019

Instructor lauds inclusiveness of chess

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By Abigail Furutani Graphics Manager RCTC hosted the President’s Cup Chess Tournament on Feb. 2. Math instructor Paul Kinion has been involved in chess clubs since 2006. Three years ago, chess was re-introduced to RCTC, and that was the beginning of the tournament. Kinion, 63, who has been playing since he was 6, asserts that … Read more

Wrestlers head to nationals

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By Zakiya Abu Sports Editor In the world of RCTC wrestling, August marks the beginning of their reunion where captains practice is started. Then, in October, official practice begins, and November is when all the competitions begin. The NJCAA national tournament, running March 1-2 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, brings the season to an end. Dillon … Read more

Hucke steps down after 17 seasons

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Echo staff report The Rochester Community and Technical College women’s basketball program will have a new head coach for the 2019-20 season, as longtime Head Coach Steve Hucke has announced that he would not return after this season. Hucke who has been on the sidelines for 17 seasons is leaving the program to take on … Read more

OAKS recipients share stories of facing adversity

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Echo staff report The Overcoming Adversity Keeping Strong Event is an annual fundraising and scholarship program that pays tribute to students who have overcome tremendous odds to become personally and academically successful. Here are biographies provided by the RCTC Foundation. Beth Leeper The words fighter and survivor probably have more meaning to Beth Leeper than … Read more

Environment inspires exhibit

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By Ilhan Raage Editor-in-Chief The RCTC gallery now features an exhibit that explores adaptability in response to an ever-shifting environmental baseline. “Sea Legs” by Kathleen Hawkes was inspired by the environment and the artist’s fear and uneasiness about human’s future on this planet. “I think the environment is/will be the big challenge of our generation. … Read more

Mission IMPROVable Comedy is spot on

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By Matthew Burdick Staff Writer Starting a new semester filled with bitter cold weather and a new coat of snow, some entertainment is at hand on at the RCTC Cafeteria. The gang was at it again with their comedy show known as Mission IMPROVable, full of random and exciting new ways to make the RCTC … Read more

“The Christians” raises gray areas to consider

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By Hawa Sheikh-Adam Arts and Entertainment Editor When it comes to performance productions, not everyone understands the process. There’s the challenge of finding someone to represent the perfect character, making beautiful sets, and appreciating the cast in and behind the scenes. As the first show of spring semester, the Hill Theater presented The Christians on … Read more

Ebony Night celebrates African heritage

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By Ilhan Raage Editor-in-Chief RCTC celebrated Ebony Night on Feb. 22. The event was held to recognize and honor people of African descent and show RCTC students, staff and faculty pride in African heritage. The audience got to hear African music, see a variety of African dances, and even taste African cuisine. Among the performances … Read more