RCTC Student Newspaper
By Zachary Deppa Sports Editor zachary.deppa The RCTC golf team played its final meet of the year on Oct. 4 at the Minnesota College Athletic Conference/Region 13 Tournament at the Quarry at Giants Ridge golf course in Biwabik, Minnesota. They played a total of seven tournaments this season. The men’s golf team had four returning … Read more
By Kyle Parker Staff Writer [email protected] While others may have much more eventful nights ahead of them. Perhaps Halloween parties, going out to trick or treat or just staying in to watch scary movies, I am sadly not one of them. Between the homework I have and the homework I am going to get, I … Read more
By Luis Enrique Cisneros Pito Arts and Entertainment Editor [email protected] Halloween is just around the corner like a creepy clown, but many have not thought about how to celebrate this spooky holiday. It is no surprise that many students have not even given a thought of what to do this Halloween, with midterms, part-time jobs, … Read more
By Luis Enrique Cisneros Pito Arts and Entertainment Editor [email protected] Get your best outfit on and get ready for a show with a wardrobe bigger than life. Rochester Community and Technical College will be presenting a twist on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” While watching this play, written and directed by RCTC’s theatrical … Read more
If you’re conflicted over this election, we take that as a sign that you’re a discerning voter. We hope your inner conflict won’t discourage you from casting a ballot, especially for many RCTC students who are eligible to vote this fall for the first time. The Echo’s belief in the importance of elections is succinctly … Read more
By Sofia Alston Student Senate president [email protected] A political forum will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, in Coffman 206. We invite all students to come and ask their perspective senators well thought-out questions about education. Four Minnesota State Senate candidates – Republican Carla Nelson, Democrat Rich Wright, Republican David … Read more
By Luke Buehler Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Parking tickets. What a driving joy. On Sept. 16, my uncle was flying home from Boise, Idaho, to see my grandparents who live in La Crescent. The flight was bound to arrive at about 1 p.m., but he wouldn’t get down to La Crescent until 4 p.m. A friend of … Read more
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is a satirical article promoting the flu shot. The advocacy of the shot reflects the opinion of the writer, and although the article makes some points based off of scientific knowledge, you the reader are encouraged to do some research of your own to make an informed decision. By Angelina … Read more
Echo staff report RCTC student Oscar Villarreal has been appointed to serve as regional officer for Phi Theta Kappa’s Minn-Kota Region, which serves Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Villarreal begins his one-year tenure as regional secretary/historian immediately joining a team of four other regional officers serving under the leadership of Minn-Kota Regional Coordinator, Vicky … Read more
By Seth Boyum Graphics Manager This semester, the CTECH/STEM Center has opened for the first time. Located next to the Heintz Center, the facility is designed to help prepare high school students for college and work in CTECH/STEM-related fields. Owing its origins to Collaboration Among Rochester Educators (CARE), the Heintz Center had been holding health … Read more