RCTC Student Newspaper
Dwight Boyum“May I quote you on that?” is a common question a journalist asks during an interview. Here are just a few of the colorful comments that we’ve heard around campus. This time, we didn’t ask your permission. Teacher, pointing at complicated equation on board: “What would you do about this?” Student: “Cry.” – in a … Read more
The current state of micro-transactions By Ian Babbitt [email protected] Being somewhat of an old fart in the current gaming scene, I’ve come to expect a few things out of the titles I purchase Ò I expect the game to work right on startup, to run without any massive performance issues, to be relatively bug-free, to … Read more
By Lydia Hansen Editor in Chief Did you know you can get your teeth cleaned right here on campus? This dental care is available, thanks to RCTC’s dental hygiene clinic, which is staffed by the students and faculty of the Dental Hygiene program. Since 1992, the clinic has offered a range of preventative dental care, … Read more
Echo staff report In response to a recently released report from Wisconsin Hope Labs indicating that 56 percent of community college students are experiencing food insecurity, the RCTC Student Senate unanimously approved $20,000 in direct food aid to its own students. Commuter colleges generally do not have meal plans that can be paid with tuition. … Read more
Plaza and Memorial Hall project ranks third on bonding priorities By Faith Boyum Managing Editor [email protected] The Dungeon still stands, despite efforts to the contrary. Plaza Hall, also known as the Dungeon due to its dim lighting and cramped layout, and Memorial Hall, the adjacent building, which also has extensive water damage, have been waiting … Read more
Small Business Development Center helps entrepreneurs By Isaac Sindt Graphics Editor [email protected] Have you ever thought of running your own business? It wouldn’t be uncommon if you did. According to a survey by the University of Phoenix School of Business, 52 percent of workers in their 20s either do, or want to run their own … Read more
Student Life hosted the inaugural Welcome Back Block Party on Aug. 24, featuring inflatables, miniature golf, yard games, popcorn and music outside on the Sports Center Lawn.
The best part of the job is the kids, and the worst part of the job is the kids. Alex Roberts, a student at RCTC, works for Project Kids, which provides after school care for children that are 3 years to fifth grade in Kasson.
Student sees her art as going against traditional standards of aesthetics.
RCTC has received two grants from IBM to support its physics and chemistry departments.