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By Munira Alimire Arts and Entertainment Editor [email protected] On Dec. 2, RCTC’s creative writing club held their first public reading. Called “Pieces of Our Lives,” it featured essays, poems and short stories written by club members during the semester. Munira Alimire’s essay “Memories of Not Belonging” told her story of growing up an outsider in … Read more

Faculty and students from RCTC’s nursing program explain why the Practical Nursing program was ranked 3rd in the state of Minnesota.

Lul Sharif, a full-time PSEO student and high school senior, is one of four students partaking in Dr. Heather Sklenicka’s chemistry research class.

“What we’ll be using is the HTTC Vive, which is one of the kinds of goggles you can use for virtual reality,” said Dr. John Tacinelli, describing new virtual reality lab technology RCTC is using thanks to a grant from Minnesota State.

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

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

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.