RCTC Student Newspaper
By Lydia Hansen Staff Writer [email protected] With the cost of education on the rise, many students find it necessary to make time in their already busy schedules for a job. Some apply for work-study positions here at RCTC, or gain on-the-job experience through an internship. But for the majority of student workers, employment takes the … Read more
Echo staff report The Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society recently inducted 14 students at a ceremony in RCTC’s Hill Theatre. Inductees include: Nicholas Bjergum of Kasson; Rebecca Caflisch of Rochester; Erin Joppa of Rochester; Kallie Karlen of Byron; Hailey Klunder of Rochester; Tara Kral of Rochester; Aaron Lassila of Rochester; Jerome Nguyen of Rochester; … Read more
By Angelina Labonne Managing Editor Every athlete can testify that getting injured is part of the risk that we take every day when we step out onto the field, go up to the mound, or take our stance in our blocks. As young athletes, we are taught to rise above injury and use them to … Read more
Echo staff report The application portal for 2017-2018 RCTC Foundation scholarships opens on Nov. 30. Last year, more than 230 RCTC students received scholarships totaling more than $250,000. “Many of our students are pursuing a dream of higher education that without scholarship help would not be possible for them to achieve,” said Deb Ward, executive … Read more
By Angelina Labonne Managing Editor As this country prepares for what will no doubt be the most difficult presidential election to date, a lot of students find themselves questioning what they stand for and who they should support. For many millennials this is probably the first time participating in choosing the next president, and for … Read more
By Faith Boyum Staff Writer Three RCTC students admit that they live in a fantasy world. Rebekah Novinger, Ashley Harding and Molly Kiley are performers at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, an event held every fall in Shakopee, Minnesota, with games, food and performances that re-create a Renaissance fair. They are members of Minnesota SkyVault Theatre … Read more
Echo staff report The scholarship nomination and application process for the 17th annual Beat the Odds Scholarship Award Program is open through October 31 The Beat the Odds Scholarships honor local high school seniors or first-year RCTC students who have overcome significant odds to become personally and academically successful. The purpose of the program is … Read more
By Zachary Deppa Sports Editor Volleyball player Jessica Nelson has an incredible story as she did the unthinkable. Her story is a true testament of what happens if you have faith, courage and determination. Jessica Nelson was injured in a car accident in July 2014 in Tracy, Minnesota, where her car rolled several times into … Read more
Echo staff report The Rochester Community and Technical College football team advanced to the semifinals of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference playoffs after a come-from-behind 37-31 victory over Itasca Community in the first round of the playoffs on Oct. 22. Trailing 31-21 in the fourth quarter, the Yellowjackets scored 16 unanswered points behind a safety … Read more