By Shaelyn Lampinen The front of The University of Olivet's library, The Burrage Library, and all the damage. OLIVET, Mich. — At The University of Olivet, the stairs in front of The Burrage Library are cracking and falling apart. The university is taking the next steps to fix them. The damages to the stairs were first acknowledged in early 2025, according to Chad Green, the director of the physical plant.  “Repairing stone is not a skill set that most contractors have. So, fo

By Josh Moore OLIVET, Mich. — For many students at The University of Olivet, Leslie Sullivan is one of the first people they turn to when college feels overwhelming, a role she has been in for 17 years as registrar. Sullivan serves as the university’s registrar and veterans administration liaison, also known as the certifying official for students who receive educational benefits through the government. In that role, she oversees academic records, scheduling, and a wide range

By Braeden Jones, Kyleigh Ramos, and Dale Thompson OLIVET, Mich. – For the fourth consecutive year, students from The University of Olivet will be taking home awards in audio and video production. On Wednesday, Jan. 21, six Media Production and Communication (MPC) majors from UO were recognized statewide for their work on the media scene by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB). In the MAB Student Broadcast Awards , a documentary called GARY: Sculpting a Legacy at Ol

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Karma Poprawa, a freshman on the esports team. OLIVET, Mich. — For freshman gamer Karma Poprawa, competing for The University of Olivet’s esports team has been both a new challenge and a dream come true. A native of Webberville and graduate of Williamston High School, the freshman has quickly made his mark in collegiate competition, earning a Division III national ranking tied at number six and collecting five wins so far this season. While representing UO as a Hearthstone p

The University of Olivet women's volleyball team coming together in a huddle. OLIVET, Mich. — The University of Olivet Women’s Volleyball team has finished its season on November 11 after a loss to Albion in the first round of the MIAA Tournament. This season, the Comets finished the regular season with an 8-18 record, 4-11 in the region, 3-5 in the conference, 4-3 at home, and 4-9 on the road. The Comets had several key players return this season, such as Jules Hall, Jaydn

Savannah Turner, the only woman on the baseball team. OLIVET, Mich. — As the only woman on The University of Olivet baseball team, Savannah Turner brings discipline and competitiveness.   She first started playing baseball in her sophomore year of high school. She decided to start training with a private coach a few months before her tryouts, after not making the team. She always had the passion to play baseball over softball. There is not one major thing that made her make

The front door of LifeWise Academy. OLIVET, Mich. — LifeWise Academy is an organization that offers bible education to public school students. Schooling takes place during the school day, and students must obtain permission from their parents to attend. LifeWise was founded through two different churches: Stand for Truth and Cross Over the Hill out of Hilliard, Ohio. The Olivet LifeWise is not affiliated with any church in town, but does partner with them. The program can s

President Corey sitting at his office desk. OLIVET, Mich. - President of The University of Olivet, Steven Corey, and his wife, Kelly Corey, professor of business, were on an episode of “House Hunters: Moving from Michigan to Montana.” The episode aired on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 10:01 p.m. on HGTV, Hulu, and YouTube TV. “Well, it was neat. So, we watched it as a family because my kids have never seen someone that they know on TV,” Ryan Shockey, vice president and chief of sta