RCTC Student Newspaper
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
By Faith Boyum Managing Editor 2021 may be a new year, but in-person classes such those from the dental hygiene program continue to follow modifications in order to comply with COVID safety measures. So far, the modifications seem to be working, although, Jenna Montonye, a student in the dental program said that these changes in … Read more
By Amaya Travis Reporter During these frantic and uncertain times, people across the globe are under extraordinary amounts of stress. Many people are likely on the verge of becoming or already are burnt out. But what is burnout? By definition, burnout is “a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged … Read more
By Ekhlas Abdullahi Editor-in-Chief Due to COVID-19, all RCTC courses have been converted to online classes. However, for some classes, it is important to have hands-on, and in-class experience. Classes such as Anatomy and Physiology, which is a dual lecture and laboratory course, has had to convert both of these formats to an online learning … Read more
By Ilwad Salex Reporter Around this time almost every year, all around the country there are students who are preparing for arguably one of the most memorable times of their lives: high school graduation. They plan their outfits, invite loved ones, excited and scared of what the future holds. This year however, things are a … Read more
By Ekhlas Abdullahi Editor-in-Chief Have you ever found yourself craving a cold and tasty drink, and would do anything to quench your thirst? Well look no further. The RCTC campus has multiple vending machines that hold cold plastic beverages ready to drink. Although these strategically placed machines are very convenient for quenching our thirst, how … Read more
In the program notes, judges wrote, “Excellent newspaper! Full of ads, good editorial page, in depth, quality news coverage. Layout is clean and easy to read, nice use of photos and color” The Echo’s first-place finish in General Excellence is a noteworthy achievement because it competes against student newspapers from four-year universities throughout Minnesota. “I’m … Read more
By Ilhan Raage Guest Column To say the least, I was shocked that the Echo placed first in General Excellence at the MNA’s Better Newspaper Contest. For the second year in a row! It’s not that our staff didn’t put in the work to have qualified. As a matter of fact, we worked so hard … Read more
RCTC staff The Hive Supply, RCTC’s campus-based food pantry, is committed to serving it students and has announced that it is still open for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Like anywhere else, COVID-19 is affecting people. Food sources are an essential service,” said Travis Rutt, interim Student Life coordinator. “Grocery stores and food shelves are … Read more