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 difference between the Blockhouse on a day with no event and a day with an event. OLIVET, Mich. — Block House and The University of Olivet have been deepening their partnership. They are hosting events specifically targeting the college students on campus.  “Since they began hosting more student-focused events like karaoke nights and Greek nights, the environment has definitely changed. It feels more energetic and more connected to campus life,” Mike Okello, sophomore sa

The recipients of the Yellow Rose Award. OLIVET, Mich. — In honor of Women's History Month, The University of Olivet, specifically theHiram Archer Student Success Academy (HASSA), partnered with United Olivet to hold “The Power of Words: Building Culture of Belonging” immediately following The Yellow Rose Award ceremony in the Mott auditorium on Wednesday, March 18. The audience at the celebration with people even joining via Zoom. “Understanding how women have contributed to

People on the dance floor dancing to the song "Cha Cha Slide." OLIVET, Mich. — The University of Olivet’s Comets Activity Board (CAB) and Hiram Archer Student Success Academy (HASSA) hosted a Valentine’s Day formal on Friday, Feb. 13, from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Community Room in the Cutler Student Center. 90 people attended the formal.  “Why not do something to show love and have fun. It was just trying to give a chance to people to feel beautiful and dress up,” Joshua Gillesp

By Shaelyn Lampinen The front of The University of Olivet's library, The Burrage Library, and all the damage. OLIVET, Mich. — At The University of Olivet, the stairs in front of The Burrage Library are cracking and falling apart. The university is taking the next steps to fix them. The damages to the stairs were first acknowledged in early 2025, according to Chad Green, the director of the physical plant.  “Repairing stone is not a skill set that most contractors have. So, fo

The front door of LifeWise Academy. OLIVET, Mich. — LifeWise Academy is an organization that offers bible education to public school students. Schooling takes place during the school day, and students must obtain permission from their parents to attend. LifeWise was founded through two different churches: Stand for Truth and Cross Over the Hill out of Hilliard, Ohio. The Olivet LifeWise is not affiliated with any church in town, but does partner with them. The program can s

President Corey sitting at his office desk. OLIVET, Mich. - President of The University of Olivet, Steven Corey, and his wife, Kelly Corey, professor of business, were on an episode of “House Hunters: Moving from Michigan to Montana.” The episode aired on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 10:01 p.m. on HGTV, Hulu, and YouTube TV. “Well, it was neat. So, we watched it as a family because my kids have never seen someone that they know on TV,” Ryan Shockey, vice president and chief of sta

Fire Chief John Collins, in the green shirt, in attendance to the city council meeting. OLIVET, Mich. - The November city council meeting was held on Monday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Olivet City Hall chambers. During the meeting five subjects needed to be voted on. Including the approval for the Fire Department to purchase two new turnout gear.  “[Turnout gear is] personal protection equipment, so that's head-to-toe, no skin exposed, all fire rated, all gas rated, all that

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).

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