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THE ECHO IS AN AWARD-WINNING STUDENT-RUN PUBLICATION
The University of Olivet
SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF OLIVET SINCE 1888
Wrestling Intersquad Season Opener
Photo of the wrestling room and the wrestling locker room. Photo taken by Shaelyn Lampinen OLIVET, Mich. — The University of Olivet wrestling team, known to most by OWC (The Olivet Wrestling College) opened its season with the annual Red vs. White Intersquad Meet on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. This tradition gives coaches an early look at their roster before official competition begins. The meet takes place over two days and serves as both an evaluation of the tea
Evan Murphy
Nov 5


Preview of Men's Basketball
Head coach Sam Hargraves coaches up the white team during the intersquad scrimmage on Wednesday, October 15. OLIVET, Mich. — The University of Olivet Men’s Basketball team is looking to have a great year. After finishing 11-16 and winning in the first round of the MIAA Tournament against Albion, the Comets look to build off of what they accomplished last season. “Already in a couple of early practices that we’ve had, I’m kind of ready for practice to end, and t
Braeden Jones
Nov 3


UO Athletics' Best-Kept Secret: Bowling
OLIVET, Mich. — The University of Olivet has many respected and successful teams. Over the years, a number of Comet teams have found success on the court, field, or water, but one of the latest to find their lane is the Bowling team. “I do (wish we got more attention) but at the same time I think we’re earning that,” said head men’s and women’s coach Brandon Grice. The team has had much success so far this season, with multiple top-five placings and two wins. They have also h
Braeden Jones
Oct 28
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 22


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


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


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


The 2025 Ollie's Recap
A photo of student athletes at the Ollies directly after awards, greeting and congratulating each other. Photo taken by Logan Walton. The...
Logan Walton
Apr 15


Coach Michaela Hamilton's Impact on UO's Softball Team
Coach Michaela Hamilton on the field coaching her Softball players. Photo taken by Braeden Jones. The University of Olivet’s Softball...
Braeden Jones
Apr 5


NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is in full swing. This is a tournament that starts with 68 teams and slowly works its way down...
Logan Walton
Apr 3
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