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AWARD-WINNING STUDENT-RUN PUBLICATION SERVING THE OLIVET COMMUNITY SINCE 1888

Men's Volleyball Against Aquinas

By: Braeden Jones

OLIVET, Mich. — The Olivet Men’s Volleyball team huddles up after a point. The Comets would go on to win the first set 25-21 against Aquinas College.

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Members of Soronian spend their time at Service Day cleaning the cemetery behind Dole Hall and the Kirk Center.

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN–"I'm getting a chance to uplift the staff members" - Alaya Marshall, sophomore.

Students wrote heartfelt cards to all the staff at The University of Olivet showing another nice way of giving back.

C3 Leader, Jamie Stiver, planned her fourth service day at Olivet and wanted something that brings an idea of, “what feels like an actual service” (Jamie).

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– “If nobody's going to do it, we will” - Dr. Frank Bartlett, assistant professor of biology.

The University of Olivet's Biology program has been here since 1840s. It's important to keep the area clean and take care of the area. Students and Professors deep cleaned Biology rooms by moving out desks, chairs, etc. Then moping and sanitizing the floors and furniture.

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN–"I'm getting a chance to uplift the staff members" - Alaya Marshall, sophomore.

Students wrote heartfelt cards to all the staff at The University of Olivet showing another nice way of giving back.

C3 Leader, Jamie Stiver, planned her fourth service day at Olivet and wanted something that brings an idea of, “what feels like an actual service” (Jamie).

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– “If nobody's going to do it, we will” - Dr. Frank Bartlett, assistant professor of biology.

The University of Olivet's Biology program has been here since 1840s. It's important to keep the area clean and take care of the area. Students and Professors deep cleaned Biology rooms by moving out desks, chairs, etc. Then moping and sanitizing the floors and furniture.

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN–"I'm getting a chance to uplift the staff members" - Alaya Marshall, sophomore.

Students wrote heartfelt cards to all the staff at The University of Olivet showing another nice way of giving back.

C3 Leader, Jamie Stiver, planned her fourth service day at Olivet and wanted something that brings an idea of, “what feels like an actual service” (Jamie).

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– “If nobody's going to do it, we will” - Dr. Frank Bartlett, assistant professor of biology.

The University of Olivet's Biology program has been here since 1840s. It's important to keep the area clean and take care of the area. Students and Professors deep cleaned Biology rooms by moving out desks, chairs, etc. Then moping and sanitizing the floors and furniture.

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN–"I'm getting a chance to uplift the staff members" - Alaya Marshall, sophomore.

Students wrote heartfelt cards to all the staff at The University of Olivet showing another nice way of giving back.

C3 Leader, Jamie Stiver, planned her fourth service day at Olivet and wanted something that brings an idea of, “what feels like an actual service” (Jamie).

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– “If nobody's going to do it, we will” - Dr. Frank Bartlett, assistant professor of biology.

The University of Olivet's Biology program has been here since 1840s. It's important to keep the area clean and take care of the area. Students and Professors deep cleaned Biology rooms by moving out desks, chairs, etc. Then moping and sanitizing the floors and furniture.

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN–"I'm getting a chance to uplift the staff members" - Alaya Marshall, sophomore.

Students wrote heartfelt cards to all the staff at The University of Olivet showing another nice way of giving back.

C3 Leader, Jamie Stiver, planned her fourth service day at Olivet and wanted something that brings an idea of, “what feels like an actual service” (Jamie).

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– “If nobody's going to do it, we will” - Dr. Frank Bartlett, assistant professor of biology.

The University of Olivet's Biology program has been here since 1840s. It's important to keep the area clean and take care of the area. Students and Professors deep cleaned Biology rooms by moving out desks, chairs, etc. Then moping and sanitizing the floors and furniture.

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN–"I'm getting a chance to uplift the staff members" - Alaya Marshall, sophomore.

Students wrote heartfelt cards to all the staff at The University of Olivet showing another nice way of giving back.

C3 Leader, Jamie Stiver, planned her fourth service day at Olivet and wanted something that brings an idea of, “what feels like an actual service” (Jamie).

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– “If nobody's going to do it, we will” - Dr. Frank Bartlett, assistant professor of biology.

The University of Olivet's Biology program has been here since 1840s. It's important to keep the area clean and take care of the area. Students and Professors deep cleaned Biology rooms by moving out desks, chairs, etc. Then moping and sanitizing the floors and furniture.

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN–"I'm getting a chance to uplift the staff members" - Alaya Marshall, sophomore.

Students wrote heartfelt cards to all the staff at The University of Olivet showing another nice way of giving back.

C3 Leader, Jamie Stiver, planned her fourth service day at Olivet and wanted something that brings an idea of, “what feels like an actual service” (Jamie).

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– “If nobody's going to do it, we will” - Dr. Frank Bartlett, assistant professor of biology.

The University of Olivet's Biology program has been here since 1840s. It's important to keep the area clean and take care of the area. Students and Professors deep cleaned Biology rooms by moving out desks, chairs, etc. Then moping and sanitizing the floors and furniture.

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN–"I'm getting a chance to uplift the staff members" - Alaya Marshall, sophomore.

Students wrote heartfelt cards to all the staff at The University of Olivet showing another nice way of giving back.

C3 Leader, Jamie Stiver, planned her fourth service day at Olivet and wanted something that brings an idea of, “what feels like an actual service” (Jamie).

2025 Spring Service Day

by Jaeonna Shelton

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– “If nobody's going to do it, we will” - Dr. Frank Bartlett, assistant professor of biology.

The University of Olivet's Biology program has been here since 1840s. It's important to keep the area clean and take care of the area. Students and Professors deep cleaned Biology rooms by moving out desks, chairs, etc. Then moping and sanitizing the floors and furniture.

Spring Semester Recap

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– When asked what the most challenging or frustrating part of her experience has been, Senior Joella Ochaba said "having to find ways to keep myself motivated. I’ve always been determined to earn this degree, but most of the year was a constant battle to balance getting my work done while making sure I had some free time too."

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN –Shipherd Hall is a co-ed dorm facility set up in suitemate style where two rooms share one bathroom. Students have the option to live in a single or a double. The laundry room is located on the third floor. “You are very close to all your friends or teammates so you can hangout whenever you really want to,” Briana Gitchell, senior said.

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The second and third floor serves as the dorms and they are co-ed. In Dole there is the option to live in a single, double, triple or quad, where students would all share one room.
The laundry room is located in the basement and each floor has a communal bathroom.“You don't have to supply your own toilet paper because of communal bathrooms,” Mason Knight, junior, said.

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Gillette Student Village is an apartment complex geared towards upperclassmen. It has
nine apartments each containing four individual rooms, two full bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and the laundry in the basement. “It’s a very spacious and clean apartment, located in a great spot on campus perfectly between Cutler and Mott,” Jonathan
Holloway, senior said

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Oak has three different complexes. In each building there are eight apartments. Each apartment is set up with a single and a double bedroom with one apartment being a single. It also has a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room. “I enjoy having my own room, being able to cook for myself, and not sharing a bathroom with a whole floor of people,” Cassidy Stormzand, senior said.

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The second and third floor serves as the dorms and they are co-ed. In Dole there is the option to live in a single, double, triple or quad, where students would all share one room.
The laundry room is located in the basement and each floor has a communal bathroom.“You don't have to supply your own toilet paper because of communal bathrooms,” Mason Knight, junior, said.

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Gillette Student Village is an apartment complex geared towards upperclassmen. It has
nine apartments each containing four individual rooms, two full bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and the laundry in the basement. “It’s a very spacious and clean apartment, located in a great spot on campus perfectly between Cutler and Mott,” Jonathan
Holloway, senior said

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Oak has three different complexes. In each building there are eight apartments. Each apartment is set up with a single and a double bedroom with one apartment being a single. It also has a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room. “I enjoy having my own room, being able to cook for myself, and not sharing a bathroom with a whole floor of people,” Cassidy Stormzand, senior said.

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The second and third floor serves as the dorms and they are co-ed. In Dole there is the option to live in a single, double, triple or quad, where students would all share one room.
The laundry room is located in the basement and each floor has a communal bathroom.“You don't have to supply your own toilet paper because of communal bathrooms,” Mason Knight, junior, said.

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Gillette Student Village is an apartment complex geared towards upperclassmen. It has
nine apartments each containing four individual rooms, two full bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and the laundry in the basement. “It’s a very spacious and clean apartment, located in a great spot on campus perfectly between Cutler and Mott,” Jonathan
Holloway, senior said

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Oak has three different complexes. In each building there are eight apartments. Each apartment is set up with a single and a double bedroom with one apartment being a single. It also has a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room. “I enjoy having my own room, being able to cook for myself, and not sharing a bathroom with a whole floor of people,” Cassidy Stormzand, senior said.

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The second and third floor serves as the dorms and they are co-ed. In Dole there is the option to live in a single, double, triple or quad, where students would all share one room.
The laundry room is located in the basement and each floor has a communal bathroom.“You don't have to supply your own toilet paper because of communal bathrooms,” Mason Knight, junior, said.

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Gillette Student Village is an apartment complex geared towards upperclassmen. It has
nine apartments each containing four individual rooms, two full bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and the laundry in the basement. “It’s a very spacious and clean apartment, located in a great spot on campus perfectly between Cutler and Mott,” Jonathan
Holloway, senior said

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Oak has three different complexes. In each building there are eight apartments. Each apartment is set up with a single and a double bedroom with one apartment being a single. It also has a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room. “I enjoy having my own room, being able to cook for myself, and not sharing a bathroom with a whole floor of people,” Cassidy Stormzand, senior said.

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The second and third floor serves as the dorms and they are co-ed. In Dole there is the option to live in a single, double, triple or quad, where students would all share one room.
The laundry room is located in the basement and each floor has a communal bathroom.“You don't have to supply your own toilet paper because of communal bathrooms,” Mason Knight, junior, said.

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Gillette Student Village is an apartment complex geared towards upperclassmen. It has
nine apartments each containing four individual rooms, two full bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and the laundry in the basement. “It’s a very spacious and clean apartment, located in a great spot on campus perfectly between Cutler and Mott,” Jonathan
Holloway, senior said

Campus Living

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Oak has three different complexes. In each building there are eight apartments. Each apartment is set up with a single and a double bedroom with one apartment being a single. It also has a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room. “I enjoy having my own room, being able to cook for myself, and not sharing a bathroom with a whole floor of people,” Cassidy Stormzand, senior said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Charles Stewart Mott Academic Center is where the majority of classes are held. It is also home
to professors' offices, other useful offices, and starbucks. “There are four floors but a lot of times
depending on what door you come in you could come in on the second floor or the first floor,”
Nicole Baker, assistant dean for academic records said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Lester K. Kirk Center is one of the dining options on campus serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a basement which is home to the Media Production and Communication center.
“It's pretty unique with all the windows, you know, lets the sun come in and makes for a nice environment to eat in” Jackie Zimmerman, food service worker said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The Riethmiller Blackman Art building holds an art exhibit as well as various art studios. “It is a green building, I think it’s lead certified, so it's an energy efficient building. It was built with that
intention to minimize the cost of heating and cooling,” Gary Wertheimer, professor of art and
visual arts program director said. Wertheimer would like to shout out Doug Semivan for the donations of his personal presses.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Dole Hall Welcome Center/ Admissions is a building that holds various offices like admissions and the office of President Steven M. Corey. Upstairs are also dorm rooms. “I enjoy the fact that students are
above so I get to interact with them as they come down and throughout the day,” Ryan Shockey,
vice president and chief of staff said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Charles Stewart Mott Academic Center is where the majority of classes are held. It is also home
to professors' offices, other useful offices, and starbucks. “There are four floors but a lot of times
depending on what door you come in you could come in on the second floor or the first floor,”
Nicole Baker, assistant dean for academic records said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Lester K. Kirk Center is one of the dining options on campus serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a basement which is home to the Media Production and Communication center.
“It's pretty unique with all the windows, you know, lets the sun come in and makes for a nice environment to eat in” Jackie Zimmerman, food service worker said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The Riethmiller Blackman Art building holds an art exhibit as well as various art studios. “It is a green building, I think it’s lead certified, so it's an energy efficient building. It was built with that
intention to minimize the cost of heating and cooling,” Gary Wertheimer, professor of art and
visual arts program director said. Wertheimer would like to shout out Doug Semivan for the donations of his personal presses.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Dole Hall Welcome Center/ Admissions is a building that holds various offices like admissions and the office of President Steven M. Corey. Upstairs are also dorm rooms. “I enjoy the fact that students are
above so I get to interact with them as they come down and throughout the day,” Ryan Shockey,
vice president and chief of staff said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Charles Stewart Mott Academic Center is where the majority of classes are held. It is also home
to professors' offices, other useful offices, and starbucks. “There are four floors but a lot of times
depending on what door you come in you could come in on the second floor or the first floor,”
Nicole Baker, assistant dean for academic records said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Lester K. Kirk Center is one of the dining options on campus serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a basement which is home to the Media Production and Communication center.
“It's pretty unique with all the windows, you know, lets the sun come in and makes for a nice environment to eat in” Jackie Zimmerman, food service worker said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The Riethmiller Blackman Art building holds an art exhibit as well as various art studios. “It is a green building, I think it’s lead certified, so it's an energy efficient building. It was built with that
intention to minimize the cost of heating and cooling,” Gary Wertheimer, professor of art and
visual arts program director said. Wertheimer would like to shout out Doug Semivan for the donations of his personal presses.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Dole Hall Welcome Center/ Admissions is a building that holds various offices like admissions and the office of President Steven M. Corey. Upstairs are also dorm rooms. “I enjoy the fact that students are
above so I get to interact with them as they come down and throughout the day,” Ryan Shockey,
vice president and chief of staff said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Charles Stewart Mott Academic Center is where the majority of classes are held. It is also home
to professors' offices, other useful offices, and starbucks. “There are four floors but a lot of times
depending on what door you come in you could come in on the second floor or the first floor,”
Nicole Baker, assistant dean for academic records said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Lester K. Kirk Center is one of the dining options on campus serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a basement which is home to the Media Production and Communication center.
“It's pretty unique with all the windows, you know, lets the sun come in and makes for a nice environment to eat in” Jackie Zimmerman, food service worker said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The Riethmiller Blackman Art building holds an art exhibit as well as various art studios. “It is a green building, I think it’s lead certified, so it's an energy efficient building. It was built with that
intention to minimize the cost of heating and cooling,” Gary Wertheimer, professor of art and
visual arts program director said. Wertheimer would like to shout out Doug Semivan for the donations of his personal presses.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Dole Hall Welcome Center/ Admissions is a building that holds various offices like admissions and the office of President Steven M. Corey. Upstairs are also dorm rooms. “I enjoy the fact that students are
above so I get to interact with them as they come down and throughout the day,” Ryan Shockey,
vice president and chief of staff said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Charles Stewart Mott Academic Center is where the majority of classes are held. It is also home
to professors' offices, other useful offices, and starbucks. “There are four floors but a lot of times
depending on what door you come in you could come in on the second floor or the first floor,”
Nicole Baker, assistant dean for academic records said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Lester K. Kirk Center is one of the dining options on campus serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a basement which is home to the Media Production and Communication center.
“It's pretty unique with all the windows, you know, lets the sun come in and makes for a nice environment to eat in” Jackie Zimmerman, food service worker said.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The Riethmiller Blackman Art building holds an art exhibit as well as various art studios. “It is a green building, I think it’s lead certified, so it's an energy efficient building. It was built with that
intention to minimize the cost of heating and cooling,” Gary Wertheimer, professor of art and
visual arts program director said. Wertheimer would like to shout out Doug Semivan for the donations of his personal presses.

Tour of The University of Olivet

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Dole Hall Welcome Center/ Admissions is a building that holds various offices like admissions and the office of President Steven M. Corey. Upstairs are also dorm rooms. “I enjoy the fact that students are
above so I get to interact with them as they come down and throughout the day,” Ryan Shockey,
vice president and chief of staff said.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The Assistant Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Assoc. Dean for Diversity & Inclusion & Community Engagement, Oakland University, Tonya Bailey, was a guest speaker at The University of Olivet's MLK Luncheon. Bailey said, "Dr. King understood that while it may not be possible to help everyone, making a difference for one person still matters. If everyone takes small actions, significant changes can happen. Today, as I stand before you, I want you to remember this phrase: It starts with me. Say it with me—It starts with me."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Dustin Byrd, professor of humanities at The University of Olivet and guest speaker at the Luncheon, said, "Despite all our diversity—racial, ethnic, religious, and philosophical—we are one people...Dr. King directly confronted the brutal legacy of white supremacy in America. He challenged a system that was vicious and deeply rooted. And he did it by reminding us of our ideals and holding us accountable to them."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– "I celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. because it's important to remember the past, how far we've come, but how far we still have to go. Having friends and family in today's political climate, it's important to focus on things and treating everybody with respect and honor and understanding that we still need to make sure that these things are relevant so that we don't repeat our past" said Jake Schuler, assistant dean of student life and residential experience.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– "Ways that we continue to represent love on MLK is by serving. He talks about everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a degree to serve. You don't have to know Aristotle or Plato to serve. You just have to have a heart. full of grace and a soul generated by love. And I think if we judge less, we forgive, we recognize people for the content of their character as opposed to the color of their skin, their economic status, their political preference. It is simply to serve, love your mankind, help others. You cannot do a greater good than to help others. And so I think that's how we definitely represent Dr. Rutherford King Jr." said Joshua Gillespie, dean of student life.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The Assistant Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Assoc. Dean for Diversity & Inclusion & Community Engagement, Oakland University, Tonya Bailey, was a guest speaker at The University of Olivet's MLK Luncheon. Bailey said, "Dr. King understood that while it may not be possible to help everyone, making a difference for one person still matters. If everyone takes small actions, significant changes can happen. Today, as I stand before you, I want you to remember this phrase: It starts with me. Say it with me—It starts with me."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Dustin Byrd, professor of humanities at The University of Olivet and guest speaker at the Luncheon, said, "Despite all our diversity—racial, ethnic, religious, and philosophical—we are one people...Dr. King directly confronted the brutal legacy of white supremacy in America. He challenged a system that was vicious and deeply rooted. And he did it by reminding us of our ideals and holding us accountable to them."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– "I celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. because it's important to remember the past, how far we've come, but how far we still have to go. Having friends and family in today's political climate, it's important to focus on things and treating everybody with respect and honor and understanding that we still need to make sure that these things are relevant so that we don't repeat our past" said Jake Schuler, assistant dean of student life and residential experience.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– "Ways that we continue to represent love on MLK is by serving. He talks about everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a degree to serve. You don't have to know Aristotle or Plato to serve. You just have to have a heart. full of grace and a soul generated by love. And I think if we judge less, we forgive, we recognize people for the content of their character as opposed to the color of their skin, their economic status, their political preference. It is simply to serve, love your mankind, help others. You cannot do a greater good than to help others. And so I think that's how we definitely represent Dr. Rutherford King Jr." said Joshua Gillespie, dean of student life.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– The Assistant Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Assoc. Dean for Diversity & Inclusion & Community Engagement, Oakland University, Tonya Bailey, was a guest speaker at The University of Olivet's MLK Luncheon. Bailey said, "Dr. King understood that while it may not be possible to help everyone, making a difference for one person still matters. If everyone takes small actions, significant changes can happen. Today, as I stand before you, I want you to remember this phrase: It starts with me. Say it with me—It starts with me."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– Dustin Byrd, professor of humanities at The University of Olivet and guest speaker at the Luncheon, said, "Despite all our diversity—racial, ethnic, religious, and philosophical—we are one people...Dr. King directly confronted the brutal legacy of white supremacy in America. He challenged a system that was vicious and deeply rooted. And he did it by reminding us of our ideals and holding us accountable to them."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– "I celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. because it's important to remember the past, how far we've come, but how far we still have to go. Having friends and family in today's political climate, it's important to focus on things and treating everybody with respect and honor and understanding that we still need to make sure that these things are relevant so that we don't repeat our past" said Jake Schuler, assistant dean of student life and residential experience.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon

by Della Ancel

OLIVET, MICHIGAN– "Ways that we continue to represent love on MLK is by serving. He talks about everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a degree to serve. You don't have to know Aristotle or Plato to serve. You just have to have a heart. full of grace and a soul generated by love. And I think if we judge less, we forgive, we recognize people for the content of their character as opposed to the color of their skin, their economic status, their political preference. It is simply to serve, love your mankind, help others. You cannot do a greater good than to help others. And so I think that's how we definitely represent Dr. Rutherford King Jr." said Joshua Gillespie, dean of student life.

Mawby Gardens

by Shaelyn Lampinen

OLIVET, MICHIGAN–Mawby Gardens is a prairie garden, which is a native plant garden that is undergoing a student service-learning project trying to bring it back to its original intentions as a native plant garden (Michigan native plants) by removing invasive species.

SGA Hosts K.C. Window Painting

By Shaelyn Lampinen

Four members of the Psych club outside the Kirk Center on Wednesday, Oct. 2 painting a window for homecoming week.

SGA Hosts K.C. Window Painting

By Shaelyn Lampinen

Since SGA hosted this event, the President of SGA, Sophia Spahr decided to add a window for SGA. Spahr said "I chose the design I did mostly cause it was last minute and I thought it would be fun to paint, I painted the Scrabble tiles to stick with the theme of game night, but with my not so great artistic ability I am happy with how it turned out."

The Greek Games

by Ella Gaffke

OLIVET, MICHIGIAN (Mar. 1, 2023) – The Greek Games took place on March 1 and was a friendly competition between the Greek Houses, including games like tug-a-war, three-legged race, lightning, and a hoopla-hoop race

Take Back the Night Event - 2024

By Ella Gaffke

OLIVET - (April 4, 2024)- From left: Senior Tonya Tepin, Junior Jordan Kruskie and Joshua Van Wyhe led the walk around campus to take back the night and remember the lives that have been lost to power-based violence and honor the survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

The Kirk Center- 2022

by Julia Mellinger

The Kirk Center (KC) is the main on campus dining option for Olivet College, to serve the local community as well as it’s staff and students. It is located at 320 S Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Students are able to use their meal plan and enter the KC with their meal swipes provided each semester.

People in the Olivet community are welcome to enjoy the Kirk Center’s meals for students. Staff can be found enjoying the meals provided as well as the local Olivetians.

The Kirk Center- 2022

by Julia Mellinger

The Kirk Center (KC) is the main on campus dining option for Olivet College, to serve the local community as well as it’s staff and students. It is located at 320 S Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Students are able to use their meal plan and enter the KC with their meal swipes provided each semester.

People in the Olivet community are welcome to enjoy the Kirk Center’s meals for students. Staff can be found enjoying the meals provided as well as the local Olivetians.

The Kirk Center- 2022

by Julia Mellinger

The Kirk Center (KC) is the main on campus dining option for Olivet College, to serve the local community as well as it’s staff and students. It is located at 320 S Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Students are able to use their meal plan and enter the KC with their meal swipes provided each semester.

People in the Olivet community are welcome to enjoy the Kirk Center’s meals for students. Staff can be found enjoying the meals provided as well as the local Olivetians.

Service Day 2023

by Abbey Peters

On March 29, Olivet College held its spring Service Day. Many students volunteered across campus to complete service projects.

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The Greek Games

by Ella Gaffke

OLIVET, MICHIGIAN (Mar. 1, 2023) – The Greek Games took place on March 1 and was a friendly competition between the Greek Houses, including games like tug-a-war, three-legged race, lightning, and a hoopla-hoop race

Vigil for MSU Victims

by Ella Gaffke

OLIVET, MICHIGIAN (Feb. 20, 2023) – Students gathered at the Congregational church to show their support for MSU.

Homecoming 2022

By Logan Walton

Students pose in front of the Olivet sign on Blair lawn.

Service Day 2022 With the OC Vetern Advocates

By Matt Rice

(Mar. 30, 2022) OLIVET, MI.--Members of Olivet College's (OC) Veteran Advocates pose for a photo during an OC Veteran Advocates Service Day project. Service Day takes place once every semester at Olivet College in which students conduct projects to give back to the Olivet community

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