By Echo Staff OLIVET, Mich. – In a few weeks, Media Production and Communication seniors Braeden Jones, Shae Lampinen, Nadia Tijerina, and Jack Webb will walk across the graduation stage at The University of Olivet Commencement ceremony. But, before donning their caps and gowns, they were all tasked with wrapping up their MPC careers with a final multimedia capstone story as part of their MPC 400: Community Media and Journalism II course. Click the names of each student to se

By Braeden Jones OLIVET, Mich.— The Echo Newspaper will be under new student leadership for the 2026-27 school year. Junior Gage McCrimmon has been selected as the new editor for the Echo and will take over for graduating senior Shae Lampinen. McCrimmon is a double major in Media Production and Communication and Graphic Design. He earned an Associate’s degree in Graphic Design from Kellogg Community College before deciding to attend Olivet. “I don’t want the Echo to feel li

Richardson drives with the ball against Trine University in the 2026 MIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. By Braeden Jones OLIVET, Mich. - The name Nathan Richardson is one that is known throughout the entire campus at The University of Olivet. A vital member of the men’s basketball team who has achieved several accomplishments. It’s easy to assume that’s all he is, but there's more to him than just a basketball player. To many, he’s “Nate the Great.” He has scored over 1,000 ca

The National College Athletic Association (NCAA) logo. OLIVET, Mich. — Rowan University’s Track and Field program has been under scrutiny since winning its first-ever indoor title at the 2026 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships. They secured the championship in part due to Seth Clevenger winning two individual national championships in the men’s 5000-meter run and 3000-meter run. This is where the story gets interesting. At the award ceremony for the 5k

By Jack Webb A north-facing view of The Farmers Scoop, located at 704 South Main St. in Olivet. OLIVET, Mich. — A recent survey has revealed some dissatisfaction among Olivet residents regarding the dining options within city limits. The anonymous survey was posted to local Facebook groups last week and included a variety of questions asking how residents feel about the current options and many factors associated with them, as well as former options that no longer exist. A to