EDITOR’S NOTE: This guest column is in response to an opinion written by Luke Buehler in the December/January edition. By Munira Alimire and Sahra Hussein Dear Mr. Buehler: In the last issue of the Echo, you complained how several faculty members told you that you were “privileged.” You were offended by this, and I can … Read more
By Kyle Parker Staff Writer [email protected] Relegated to the sad sideshow of the bars and restaurants and bowling allies, arcade cabinets have been on what could be considered life support for a very long time. With the ease of video games in the home and on the go it would not be all that unexpected … Read more
By Luke Buehler Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Editor’s Note: My first opinion article this academic year concerned textbook access codes. Clarification is needed; the professors are not solely to blame for this issue. They are simply the messengers in this case, but they are still partly to blame. The blame is actually spread across three groups: students, … Read more
By Luke Buehler Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Merry Christmas! Even if you personally don’t celebrate Christmas, it is a federally recognized holiday in the United States and many countries around the world that deserves to be realized and enjoyed as such regardless of if you are Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, or belong to the Church of the … Read more
By Luke Buehler Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society on almost all two-year colleges both nationally and globally. The Omicron Chapter at RCTC is the oldest one in Minnesota. The Omicron Chapter is known for its projects. The two major ones are the College Project, and the Honors-in-Action project. The college project … Read more
By Luke Buehler Editor-in-Chief [email protected] So much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white chickens – “The Red Wheelbarrow” by William Carlos Williams Folks will drive on UCR Drive, pass this shopping cart, chuckle a little, then drive on, and forget – Not me. God only knows who put … Read more
If you’re conflicted over this election, we take that as a sign that you’re a discerning voter. We hope your inner conflict won’t discourage you from casting a ballot, especially for many RCTC students who are eligible to vote this fall for the first time. The Echo’s belief in the importance of elections is succinctly … Read more
By Luke Buehler Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Parking tickets. What a driving joy. On Sept. 16, my uncle was flying home from Boise, Idaho, to see my grandparents who live in La Crescent. The flight was bound to arrive at about 1 p.m., but he wouldn’t get down to La Crescent until 4 p.m. A friend of … Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is a satirical article promoting the flu shot. The advocacy of the shot reflects the opinion of the writer, and although the article makes some points based off of scientific knowledge, you the reader are encouraged to do some research of your own to make an informed decision. By Angelina … Read more
Take a selfie with two of your friends. Now keep that photo on your cellphone as reminder. Odds are, one of you won’t be here by spring. Nationally, more than 30 percent of students who enter college will drop out during the first year. Our plea to you is to make sure that you’re not … Read more