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THE ECHO IS AN AWARD-WINNING STUDENT-RUN PUBLICATION
The University of Olivet
SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF OLIVET SINCE 1888
Cosplaying and Crafting, A Celebration of Viking Life at the Michigan Nordic Fire Festival
On Feb. 29, a group of students from Olivet were able to experience the fun of the Michigan Nordic Fire Festival. According to the...
Andrenae Johnson
Mar 23, 2020


Downtown Olivet Welcomes New Pharmacy
As of Monday, March 2, 2020, downtown Olivet introduced a new, “convenient” pharmacy store to the community. Olivet Pharmacy owner...
Ta’Neeka DeMyers
Mar 23, 2020


Free Tax Help Available or Olivet College Students and Community
Olivet students, tax season is here meaning that now is the time to find someone to file your taxes, or better yet, you can file them...
Andrenae Johnson
Feb 24, 2020
Coming to an Empty Lot Near You
Have you noticed the vacant lots that once held the homes down on Main St.? If you are wondering what the plans are for the empty spots...
Casey Fin
Jan 31, 2020


Say “cheese”, Olivet Welcomes New Photography Studio
Heather Wilkey returned to her hometown, Olivet, to open a photography studio. At the studio, Wilkey specializes in newborn photography,...
Nina Butts
Oct 14, 2019


It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, the Crops Are Dying
An empty eld in Charlotte, Michigan on Sept. 5, 2019. The eld that once grew corn is now surronded by weeds instead. Duane Smuts, a...
Audrey Helfrich
Sep 18, 2019


Graphic Design Store Adds Flavor to Olivet College’s Campus
Need a design to come alive? Downtown Olivet’s Shore to Shore Graphics store is the place to find. Store co-owners Holly Hoffman and...
Ta’Neeka DeMyers
Sep 18, 2019


Brushes and Bandages
The hardware store in Olivet has a new owner who has a passion for not just wood and hammers, but bandages and medicine too. Andy Askler...
Aaron Goudie
Apr 8, 2019
Icy Plains Causes OC Pain; Students Urged to Be Careful Out There
Coutesy Photo It was a cold, January day on Olivet College’s campus. The wind chill reached to about 20 degrees below zero and the...
Ta’Neeka DeMyers
Mar 4, 2019


Booming Businesses in Olivet
Coming soon to Olivet, a Casey’s General Store will open in the empty lot at the corner of Kalamo and Main Street. This convenience store...
Nina Butts
Oct 29, 2018

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