Kneeling for the anthem: RCTC students weigh in

By Grace Castleberg Sports Editor [email protected] Protests doesn’t always have to be violent. The act of kneeling for the national anthem was sparked by Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers. His intentions were to protest police brutality specifically towards those of color. It was a silent protest that has spoken volumes. Originating from Colin … Read more

Soccer team advances to Region XIII finals

Soccer Team

Echo staff report The RCTC soccer team advanced to the Region XIII championship game of the Minnesota College Athletic Association but fell to No. 1 ranked Anoka-Ramsey Community College 12-1 on Oct. 22. After getting off to a solid start and only trailing 2-1, injuries to starters Anahi Alvarez and Hannah Stelley, as well as … Read more

Yellowjackets fall short

RCTC Athletes

Student Athletes playing FootballRCTC’s Isiah Walker (21) and Lane Canny (19) nearly block a punt during a Minnesota College Athletic Conference Eastern Division quarterfinal game against Mesabi Range Community and Technical College on Oct. 29 at the Rochester Regional Sport Stadium. The Norsemen, the No. 3 seed in the East Division, defeated the Yellowjackets, the No. 2 seed, 30-19. RCTC had defeated Mesabi Range when they met during the regular season. The Norseman benefited from two big plays – a 94-yard pass play and 92-yard punt return to pull off the upset. RCTC finishes the season with a 6-3 won-lost record for the second year in a row. The Yellowjackets won six straight MCAC titles from 2010 to 2015.

French Club hosts film series

Echo staff report The RCTC French Club will be present two films in November. Both will be shown from 4 to 6 p.m. in Coffman Center 202. Nov. 7: “Bienvenue á Marly-Gomont” is a comedy-drama where a Congolese doctor is adapting to life in a French village. Nov. 28: “Bienvenue Chez Les Ch’tis” is a … Read more