RCTC Student Newspaper
Find the new lunch option in the Heintz Commons area. By Jordyn Oie Echo Staff Writer Having trouble finding lunch in the Heintz Center? Look no more. Boxed lunches are now served in the Commons area from noon to 1 p.m. every day. They include a sandwich, chips and a piece of fruit or cookie … Read more
Theatre Department ramping up for Fall production of “One Snowy Night.” By Jessica Cormican ECHO Staff Iceland comes to Rochester with the opening of One Snowy Night performed by the Rochester Community and Technical College’s Theatre Department. The show, written by Charles Way and based on an Icelandic folk tale, will be performed Oct. 27 … Read more
First in a series profiling student groups to spark your interest By Piper Fuller As a new RCTC student, you might be looking for ways to connect with peers, as well as find deeper meaning in your life. RCTC is home to many enriching clubs encouraging a wide variety of interests. Today, we’ll profile the … Read more
Mayo Health Sciences staff at a recent Open House offered visitors a look at a variety of medical procedures. Photo credit: Mayo Foundation for Practice, Education and Research Students are invited to tour classrooms, meet faculty and explore the field. By the Echo Staff Want to learn more about a career in the health sciences? … 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 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