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THE ECHO IS AN AWARD-WINNING STUDENT-RUN PUBLICATION
The University of Olivet
SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF OLIVET SINCE 1888
Campus Safety Offers Assistance to Students
By Brooklyn Page OLIVET, Mich. — As it gets darker earlier in the coming weeks, concerns about student safety around campus can be a topic of conversation. Although small, The University of Olivet has students walking across campus at night to their dorms or apartments after evening classes, practices, or meetings. While many students are out and about on campus after the sun goes down, not all students are aware of the resources available to help them get home safely. “We w
Brooklyn Page
Oct 28, 2025
Coach Returns to Olivet with Passion and Purpose
Head tennis coach Isabel Snyder standing outside of the tennis courts. OLIVET, Mich. - The University of Olivet Men’s and Women’s Tennis are welcoming a familiar face back to campus. The new head coach Isabel Snyder, a former Comet herself, is excited to return to the place where her collegiate tennis journey began. She started coaching at Marshall High School in the spring of 2020. She was the assistant coach for both the girls and boys tennis teams and spent six years the
Kyleigh Ramos
Oct 23, 2025


Olivet Expands Mental Health Support for Students
By Brooklyn Page Echo File Photo OLIVET, Mich. — The University of Olivet has been open for four weeks, and fliers from the Health and Wellness Center are everywhere. The center offers resources to help students with mental health challenges, including addiction recovery support, access to over-the-counter medications, and a Zen room for relaxation. Robin Luckadoo Chadderdon, Director of Counseling, Health and Wellness on campus, holds a doctorate in human services and ha
Brooklyn Page
Oct 14, 2025


Little-Known Facts About the KC
By Dale Thompson Echo File Photo OLIVET, Mich. – The University of Olivet’s Kirk Center is the university’s central food station, where students and faculty members go to eat their meals for the day. It’s a place to eat, socialize, and relax in-between classes. Despite being well-known in the community of Olivet, there are many things that most people wouldn’t know about the KC, from dietary accommodations to ordering items that are “off-menu”. First off, the KC is
Dale Thompson
Oct 9, 2025


Nito Ramos' Olivet Homecoming
By Evan Murphy Connor Bergeon and Brady Applegate at practice. Picture by Evan Murphy. OLIVET, Mich. - A new day has dawned for The University of Olivet (UO) Comets men’s and women’s golf teams. After 10 years of Bill Maas at the helm for the Comets, new coach Nito Ramos tees up to set this season in line for improving results. Securing 9th place in the Lou Collins Memorial Tournament at Bedford Valley Country Club (Battle Creek, Mich.) and following that up with a 9th place
Evan Murphy
Oct 3, 2025


The University of Olivet is Welcoming New Hall of Fame Inductees
Picture of The University of Olivet's Athletic Hall of Fame in the Cutler Athletic Center. Picture by Braeden Jones OLIVET, Mich. - The University of Olivet will welcome four new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 will induct Kelsey Campbell '14, who played women’s basketball, Stefanie (Lang) Smith ’15, who played women’s volleyball and basketball, Theresa (Damico) Underhill ’14, who was on women’s golf team, and Jalen Weaver ’15, who ran cross-country
Braeden Jones
Sep 26, 2025


Garfield Lake Review 2026 Edition Open for Submissions
As of Friday, Sept. 12, UO's literary and artistic journal, the Garfield Lake Review, is officially open for submissions for the 2026 issue.
Echo Staff
Sep 18, 2025


Preparing For Finals
This is a photo of the finals schedule for Olivet students, which can be found on your MyOlivet page. Photo taken from MyOlivet portal....
Shaelyn Lampinen
Apr 22, 2025


Apps College Students Need to Consider
College students today are always on the lookout for applications that make life easier, keep them organized, and offer entertainment....
Della Ancel
Apr 18, 2025
Olivet's Baseball Team versus Albion
Olivet's home baseball field scoreboard during one of many games against the Britons. Photo taken by Brayden Craig. The Olivet Comets and...
Brayden Craig
Apr 17, 2025


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