RCTC Student Newspaper
Marissa GentlingBy Joeelle Beale Echo staff reporter When it comes to maintaining vehicles, there are a lot of things that need to be checked on, such as windshield fluid, tire rotations, brake fluid, and more. However, when problems occur, it’s not always easy to know what to do, such as when there’s brake failure. One reason … Read more
BROOKLYN PARK — Two Rochester Community and Technical College Echo students were honored Thursday at the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. Mark Fantonial placed first the Information Graphics-Graphic Illustration category for his illustration “Due Today!” that accompanied a column about how a checklist helps students complete daily tasks. “This piece is just fantastic,” the … Read more
By Joeelle Beale Echo Staff Reporter Winning or losing a game can be very overwhelming, which can make it hard to focus while playing. The fear of disappointing fans or making a mistake that costs points can be nerve wracking. In addition, the coaches must prepare the team by making new plays or doing new … Read more
By Joeelle Beale Echo Staff Reporter Green bean casserole, a dish that is a mixture of green beans, mushroom soup, and French onions, is a popular part of the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving began with the pilgrims meeting with the Native Americans, otherwise known as the Wampanoag. This was a time of fun and festivity, with … Read more
By Joeelle Beale Echo Staff Reporter Losing a family member or friend can be a difficult and challenging time. For some, a lot of grieving occurs. To others, it is sad but also a happy time. Their loved ones’ lives might have ended, but they went to good places in the afterlife. And they’ll still … Read more
By Joeelle Beale Echo Staff Reporter What does one think of when it comes to Halloween? Is it witches, goblins, zombies, candy, or Chucky, the evil doll? Or is it a mixture of everything? As much as these things are a part of Halloween, there is so much more that the average person might not … Read more
By Joelle Beale Echo staff reporter What does it mean to belong? Since the word “belong” has so many meanings to different people, some search for others who enjoy the same things they do or need support. Sometimes, it can take a while to find that special person. Besides that, it can be challenging for … Read more
By Ilwad Salex General Reporter Money. Some love it. Some might hate it, but regardless, it’s undeniable the power it has on the world today. From getting groceries to renting an apartment or even getting a snack before that 12 pm class, you usually need money to do it. With the thought of money, there … Read more
By Faith Boyum Managing Editor 2021 may be a new year, but in-person classes such those from the dental hygiene program continue to follow modifications in order to comply with COVID safety measures. So far, the modifications seem to be working, although, Jenna Montonye, a student in the dental program said that these changes in … Read more
By Amaya Travis Reporter During these frantic and uncertain times, people across the globe are under extraordinary amounts of stress. Many people are likely on the verge of becoming or already are burnt out. But what is burnout? By definition, burnout is “a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged … Read more