RCTC Student Newspaper
by Ethan Shones Friday, January 16th. I was waiting for a meeting with my advisor about classes when I was stopped by a familiar sight: Hanging on the wall was “Freedom of Speech” by Norman Rockwell, an image I mainly know from Twitter users sharing their ‘bold’ takes. As my eyes scanned the document, a … Read more
by Michael David, photos by Holly Flom Hidden down a short hallway, located in the Regional Training Center, you can find the mat room. The place is hot, courtesy of the heaters lining the walls, which are always turned to full blast before a practice. Why would anyone work out in this stifling heat? Because … Read more
Words and photos by Ethan Shones February 20 A screen in the corner of the theatre goes through a slide show. It starts in the fall of 2001, featuring photos of a theatre production. It then goes to spring of 2002, and repeats this pattern all the way up to fall of 2025, a production … Read more
by Kane Harth I wasn’t much of an artist growing up. The only time I really tried was as a way of building up my skills. I took a course to get better at the skill of art. This has led to a very messy relationship between my self-worth and my art. Largely on account … Read more
by Txuji Yaj Would you believe that around a year ago, RCTC’s now enthusiastic and vibrant PRIDE club was scarcely attended, almost in stasis? However, just in the past year, the meetings have transitioned to rendezvous of boisterous laughter and chaotic fun. The club is back to form as a tight knit community. This revival … Read more
Ever wonder why the handicap button on door 26 to access RCTC is on the far right door, while the wheelchair accessible ramp is located in the far left once you enter through the double doors? Can you imagine being in a wheelchair trying to traverse from one side of the doors to the opposite … Read more
Deep in the darkness of the wizarding world, on the second floor of RCTC’s East Hall, room EA-241, a new mission was about to unfold. The fluorescent lights cast a steady glow over the round table, where adventurers had gathered for their weekly journey into the realms of Dungeons and Dragons. The Echo Newspaper staff … Read more
Picture this: You are in the cafeteria, staring deeply into the screen of your computer, trying to figure out an equation on your calculus homework. Through the music in your headphones you hear fragments of excited conversation from above. Then, suddenly, a loud, “Yes!” You go up to the fourth floor to see what is … Read more
Join your fellow RCTC students March 15 to build confidence through Jenga! This playful event is part of the college’s weekly “What’s Up Wednesdays” activities designed to encourage student-to-student interactions and fun. Noon to 1 p.m. in the Hive.
Visits from “Pause with Paws” pups help students, staff and faculty de-stress Next visit: Feb. 9 By Alexis Ofilas Echo Staff Writer After a long winter break from classroom assignments, research and exams, returning to school can feel more than stressful. One antidote to all that angst? Spending even a few minutes with a beloved … Read more