RCTC Student Newspaper
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
Smart Use of Social Media Through Media Literacy Due to constant exposure to various types of information and content, young people may struggle to form an independent and accurate understanding of themselves amid an overwhelming flood of information. As a result, this generation must approach cyberspace and media with greater awareness and clearer goals in … Read more
Dr. Leila Rakhshan due to constant exposure to several types of information and content, young people may struggle to form an independent and accurate understanding of themselves amidst the overwhelming flood of information. As a result, this generation must approach cyberspace and the media with greater awareness and clearer goals to harness its opportunities while … Read more
By 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 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