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

The crowd at the poetry slam listening to the Olivet Jazz Band play before the poems are read. OLIVET, Mich. - The University of Olivet hosted its first annual Poetry Slam on Monday, Oct. 27, to kick off Health and Wellness Week. The English department and The Health and Wellness Center partnered together to make this event happen.  “No matter what you're writing about, writing can often help your wellness,” Laura Barlond-Maas, Associate Professor of English said.   At the

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

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