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

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

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