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The University of Olivet
SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF OLIVET SINCE 1888
An Olivet Halloween: Connecting Campus and Community
Students of The University of Olivet and community members file in for the trick or treat event, held in the Square on Friday, Oct. 31. OLIVET, Mich. — Halloween in Olivet took place on Friday, Oct. 31. Events such as trick or treat in the campus Square and the Fire Station open house happened from 6-8 p.m. The trick or treat in the Square was held by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Hiram Archer Student Success Academy (HASSA), and Comets Activity Board (CAB).
Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones
4 hours ago


Fire Presses Pause on Block House
SERVPRO, a cleaning company, parked outside of Block House. Servpro assisted with cleaning up the establishment following the fire. OLIVET, Mich. – A fire broke out at Block House, the restaurant and esports center located on the corner of Main Street and Butterfield Highway in Olivet. The fire occurred at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, and the “spontaneous combustion” of a bag that contained linen rags caused the fire, said Kyle Ritenburgh, the manager of Olivet’s Block House’s
Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones
Nov 3


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


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


Election 2024: What is on the Ballot?
One option for the "I Voted" sticker contest in Michigan. Photo taken by Shaelyn Lampinen It is time to look at what is on the ballot in...
Jack Webb
Oct 30, 2024


Election 2024: Rules, Regulations, and Procedures That You Should Know
An outside shot of City Hall, Olivet’s only polling place, located at 117 South Main St. Photo taken by Jack Webb. This...
Jack Webb
Oct 25, 2024


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