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

In loving memory flyers that were handed out at the celebration of life. OLIVET, Mich. — The University of Olivet community is mourning the loss of Warroo, a beloved bearded dragon and longtime teaching animal, who passed away on March 29. In his honor, the student organization Earthbound hosted a celebration of life on April 2 in the Student Center Community Room. 15 people attended to remember Warroo and the impact he had on campus. Some of the people in attendance to the c

By Jack Webb A photo of Wendy Cornish, owner of Olivet Nutrition, located at 205 N. Main St. OLIVET, Mich. — The loss of a family member is one of the most difficult things that people go through in life. To carry on after an immense tragedy such as this, it takes time, support, and a reason to keep going. Local business owner Wendy Cornish has certainly taken each of those tenets to heart throughout her personal experience. Cornish lost her daughter, Emily Hansen, on Sep. 10

By Jack Webb BELLEVUE, Mich. – Located on M-78 between Bellevue and Olivet, a local farm is home to the nation’s first purebred Ouessant sheep. Midwest Mini Sheep, which is owned by Jen Vegh and Kraig Shattuck, places a focus on the breeding of smaller sheep varieties. The Ouessant breed holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest sheep breed, and it was their unique size that ultimately persuaded Vegh to look for the breed. “I have a physical disability, and they ca

The Cutler Athletic Center during the Trine vs. Olivet game. By Nadia Tijerina OLIVET, Mich. - For the first time since 1972, The University of Olivet men’s basketball team captured the outright conference title after defeating Trine University 84-80. While it was a huge accomplishment for the team, it also brought a lot of responsibilities and pressure for the institution itself as now Olivet was set to host the 2026 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Men’s

By: Nadia Tijerina Junior Owen Fremeau holding his two trophies he earned at the 2026 NCAA Dlll Indoor Track & Field Championships. OLIVET, Mich. – After finishing 14th in shot put at last year’s indoor national meet, UO junior Owen Fremeau responded in a big way, earning two All-American honors in two events with a third-place finish in weight throw and a fourth-place finish in the shot put at the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Indoor Track

Jack Webb A signpost welcoming people to the village of Bellevue. BELLEVUE, Mich. - Located within a village of over 1,300 citizens, the Bellevue Community Alliance is an organization that is relatively new to the local scene. The group is entirely volunteer-run and not-for-profit, and they host meetings on the first Tuesday of every month in the Bellevue High School library. However, despite only being five months old, having been established in Oct. 2025, their mission and

The difference between the Blockhouse on a day with no event and a day with an event. OLIVET, Mich. — Block House and The University of Olivet have been deepening their partnership. They are hosting events specifically targeting the college students on campus. “Since they began hosting more student-focused events like karaoke nights and Greek nights, the environment has definitely changed. It feels more energetic and more connected to campus life,” Mike Okello, sophomore sa

Picture of the softball coaches office door. OLIVET, Mich. — The University of Olivet softball team is preparing to begin the 2025-26 season. The Comets are coming off a season in which they finished 1-25, 0-10 at home, 0-16 against conference opponents, and endured a 19-game losing streak. UO has several key players returning this season, such as junior Alexis Bond, who is also a captain this season, junior Hailey Wenke, senior captain Shaelyn Lampinen, and junio

The recipients of the Yellow Rose Award. OLIVET, Mich. — In honor of Women's History Month, The University of Olivet, specifically theHiram Archer Student Success Academy (HASSA), partnered with United Olivet to hold “The Power of Words: Building Culture of Belonging” immediately following The Yellow Rose Award ceremony in the Mott auditorium on Wednesday, March 18. The audience at the celebration with people even joining via Zoom. “Understanding how women have contributed to

The trail where the assault occurred in Olivet OLIVET, Mich. - On Aug. 3, 2025, a 37-year-old woman endured a sexual assault by a 38-year-old man she knew while walking the trail along Indian Creek near 186 First St. in the city of Olivet. The Marshall Post, which is a part of the Michigan State Police, responded to this incident. The man was not arrested that night because the officers needed to conduct further investigation. During a city council meeting on Dec. 8, 2025, O

OLIVET, Mich. — It didn't take long for the two-time All-American to make history at The University of Olivet. In the Chippewa Invitational on Feb. 7 jumped 4.75m / 15'7" , a sophomore transfer, Alex Brown has already shattered pole vaulting school record of Denver Orlando of 4.34m / 14'2.75" in 2021. Brown, who transferred from Lansing Community College, said breaking the record was a goal from the moment he stepped on campus. “Getting the school record was a goal since t