RCTC Student Newspaper
by Sophia Hildenbrand When I was picking out a book to read for English class, I was a little nervous because I had read many books for classes and I had not liked a lot of them. Then I didn’t want to read them, and I had to force myself to read them. This book … Read more
By Emilia Gamble In Percival Everett’s novel “James,” readers follow the story of James (otherwise known as Jim), an enslaved man on the farm of Huckleberry Finn. Everett retells the story of Huckleberry Finn, but this time through James’ lens. James becomes the center of the story, not just a background character, and readers get … Read more
By Ethan Shones and Michael David, with contributing reporting by Kane Harth, Txujci Yaj, Rowan Vercnocke, Sadie Gonzalez, and Sudi Adow September 10, 2025 “That smell? It’s you guys,” says a football player to the rest of the guys around him. Workers are cleaning the empty kitchen of the now-defunct camps cafeteria, and the rest … 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 ECHO staff Talking helps. It’s a truism high school senior, PSEO student, and podcast host Alena Skinner has put into action with her podcast, I Can Totally Do That. “I started a podcast for people with disabilities to help them try to find their passions and their careers in life,” says Skinner, who started … Read more
by Kane Harth This is taken from my notes I took during my screen time challenge. I’ve edited out some personal bits both for being off-topic and slightly controversial. 6:16 p.m., October 19, 2025 Just twenty minutes ago, I got out of bed, and cooked myself a chicken breast. As I sat down to eat, … Read more
By Ethan Shones As of August 1st, students at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) can no longer access Rochester Public Transit (RPT) for free. The Rochester City Council and officials at Rochester Public Transportation have decided to remove RCTC’s Park and Ride. Students will now have to purchase a bus pass. Students who rely on … 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
by Theresa Charron 11:14 a.m. Thursday, April 3 Goddard Library Subtle vibrations carry through the floor as small waves of students enter and leave the library. Fragmented sentences float through the air and ricochet off of the flat green carpet and white concrete pillars. Fluorescent lighting reflects off of the shiny plastic covers that wrap … Read more
“TWIZT’D CAFE IS A COMPLETELY CASH-LESS EXPERIENCE,” so reads a placard at the cash register of RCTC’s Twizt’d Cafe. The only accepted forms of payment, according to the placard, are Apple Pay, Credit Card, Debit Card, and Twizt’d Card. This led Echo staff, until recently, to believe that students without bank accounts or phones were … Read more