RCTC Student Newspaper
RCTC’s Hill Theatre performance continues through April 29 By Piper Fuller Echo Staff Writer “Boy Gets Girl” follows a young woman whose life is turned upside down after an obsessed date turns into a stalker. Rebecca Gilman’s powerful and timeless play prompts questions about sexual entitlement, challenging the relationship between men and women and how … Read more
By Mathew Clemens A movement to ban books in public schools and libraries is gaining momentum – and not just in isolated states such as Florida or Texas. School districts in 26 states have banned or opened investigations into more than 1,100 books, according to an April 2022 report from PEN America, a literary and … Read more
By Jessica Cormican You see it in nearly every coming-of-age movie: high school seniors picking out their top college choices, applying, and anxiously waiting to start the next chapter of their lives. But what happens when that dream gets postponed, or never materializes to begin with? In my opinion? A deeper appreciation of — and … Read more
Youth programs offer opportunities for fun and learning By Jordyn Oie Echo Staff Writer Hey parents: Don’t tell your kids, but there are several educational opportunities for them this summer that will just look like FUN. Here are a few summer camps and activities for students in kindergarten through high school, led by college instructors: … Read more
Gentle Grey By Zoe Mckinzie Now imagine a world in specific black and white, No grey, just ink and light. Can you picture it? No? Why? I politely inquire, why is it that we so desire, Ivory skin, with eyes of coal? Why not the gentle grey contour of a cheekbone? Certainly not because we … Read more
Do you play an instrument? Sing? Write poetry? Step up to the mic this Wednesday, April 26, and showcase your talent. Noon to 1 p.m. in the Hive. And mark May 3 on the Plaza for a celebration culminating the end of the school year. The Rock Your Finals Festival is a free and fun … Read more
Join fellow Yellowjackets this Wednesday to learn all about voting. An elections manager from Olmsted County will join us to answer all your questions. Noon to 1 p.m. in the Hive.
Women’s basketball team ends season with a winning 27-1 record First national title since 2009 By Piper Fuller The stakes were high during their final game, but the Yellowjacket women’s basketball team brought the heat! They ended the season with 27 victories and just one loss, collecting their first national title since 2009. In addition … Read more
Hats off to these RCTC students demonstrating their Yellowjacket pride! From left, Aphton Fuller, Sadiya Hassan and Megan Scherrer. Send us your Yellowjacket pride photos and you might end up in the Echo, too! Email Echo Advisor Gail Rosenblum at [email protected]
Time-management tips this Wednesday in the Hive Join fellow students Wednesday, April, 5, to learn tips for wrapping up this semester strong. You’ll pick up pointers on time-management and persisting during challenging times. Noon to 1 p.m. in the Hive.