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The University of Olivet
SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF OLIVET SINCE 1888


Olivet Grad Recounts Vietnam Experience in "Years Later About Vietnam"
By Braeden Jones OLIVET, Mich. — In the spring of 1968, Ron Fazio graduated from Olivet College and was teaching history at Marlboro High School. By January of 1970, Fazio became a part of history when he was one of 2.2 million young men drafted to serve in the Vietnam War. “In those days, very few teachers got drafted, but since I did get drafted, I did fight the draft for 18 months,” said Fazio. Over 50 years ago now, he found himself thousands of miles away in a foreign
Braeden Jones
Oct 18, 2025


Comets Set to Take on the Thunder Under the Lights
Senior quarterback, Charlie Grant, gearing up to pass the ball. OLIVET, Mich. - The University of Olivet will face off against Trine University on Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m. The Comets are coming off their first win of the season after winning on the road against Kalamazoo 47-44. Trine is recovering from their loss to Hope last week, 55-35. Olivet has not beaten Trine since 2019. Last season, the Comets lost to Trine 35-28. Last week, the Comets gave up 456 yards of to
Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones
Oct 16, 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


Jolo Farms Opens The Farmers Scoop
By Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones A picture of The Farmers Scoop with their fresh produce stand set up. OLIVET, Mich. – The Farmers Scoop is now two months out from its grand opening which took place on July 18. The drive-in restaurant, located at 704 S. Main St, sells fresh produce, prepared food items, and ice cream. For years, residents and college students had to drive at least 20 minutes for fresh produce options as Olivet has very limit
Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones
Sep 29, 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 17, 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


What Indigenous land am I on in Olivet?
Before Father Shipherd ever stepped foot on this hill, this land belonged to the Nottawaseppi (not-ah-wa-sep-ee) now known as the Huron...
Asia Sherman
Apr 21, 2025
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