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MPC Seniors Complete Capstone Projects

UO Student Media

In a few weeks, Media Production and Communication seniors Braeden Jones, Shae Lampinen, Nadia Tijerina, and Jack Webb will walk across the graduation stage at The University of Olivet Commencement ceremony. But, before donning their caps and gowns, they were all tasked with wrapping up their MPC careers with a final multimedia capstone story as...

McCrimmon Selected as Next Echo Editor

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OLIVET, Mich.— The Echo Newspaper will be under new student leadership for the 2026-27 school year. Junior Gage McCrimmon has been selected as the new editor for the Echo and will take over for graduating senior Shae Lampinen. McCrimmon is a double major in Media Production and Communication and Graphic Design. He earned an Associate’s...

The Man Behind the 1,000 Points: Nate Richardson

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The name Nathan Richardson is one that is known throughout the entire campus at The University of Olivet. A vital member of the men’s basketball team who has achieved several accomplishments. It’s easy to assume that’s all he is, but there’s more to him than just a basketball player. To many, he’s “Nate the Great.”...

Survey Shows Olivet Residents Aren’t Satisfied with Dining Options in Town

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A recent survey has revealed some dissatisfaction among Olivet residents regarding the dining options within city limits. The anonymous survey was posted to local Facebook groups last week and included a variety of questions asking how residents feel about the current options and many factors associated with them, as well as former options that no...

The Passing of Warroo, The Bearded Dragon

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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...

Local Business Owner Perseveres Through Personal Hardship

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The loss of a family member is one of the most difficult things that people go through in life. To carry on after an immense tragedy such as this, it takes time, support, and a reason to keep going. Local business owner Wendy Cornish has certainly taken each of those tenets to heart throughout her...

Local Farm Breeds First Purebred Ouessant Sheep in the U.S.

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BELLEVUE, Mich. – Located on M-78 between Bellevue and Olivet, a local farm is home to the nation’s first purebred Ouessant sheep. Midwest Mini Sheep, which is owned by Jen Vegh and Kraig Shattuck, places a focus on the breeding of smaller sheep varieties. The Ouessant breed holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest...

What Does it Take to Host an MIAA Tournament?

UO Student Media

For the first time since 1972, The University of Olivet men’s basketball team captured the outright conference title after defeating Trine University 84-80. While it was a huge accomplishment for the team, it also brought a lot of responsibilities and pressure for the institution itself as now Olivet was set to host the 2026 Michigan...

Owen Fremeau Takes Third in Weight Throw, Fourth in Shot Put at Nationals

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After finishing 14th in shot put at last year’s indoor national meet, UO junior Owen Fremeau responded in a big way, earning two All-American honors in two events with a third-place finish in weight throw and a fourth-place finish in the shot put at the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Indoor Track...

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