Department News
Practical Journalism — Matthew Rice
Veteran Matthew Rice is from North Manchester, Indiana, and he is studying media production and communication and political science. Matthew previously attended a Division I university from 2009 to 2013 with a major in journalism and enlisted in the Navy as a naval...
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What a Wonderful World — Justin Hatt ’19
Trees rustle in the wind, and nature goes silent listening to the gentle plucking of guitar strings in Justin Hatt’s arrangement of “What a Wonderful World.” Justin Hatt, a 2019 alumnus of Olivet College from Lansing, graduated with a degree in music. He focused his...
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Gaming is for Everyone — Senior Aaron Goudie
The clicking of controllers and mousepads has become a familiar sound in the dorms at Olivet. Many students use gaming as a stress reliever when life throws curveballs or classes get tough. Aaron Goudie is a senior media production and communication major and music...
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Fourth Annual Olivet College Regional High School Student Art Exhibition
The Olivet College visual arts program is proud to present the fourth annual Olivet College Area High School Art Exhibition. This year, the event will be presented virtually, featuring a video and webpage highlighting student submissions. The goal of the exhibition is...
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Sophomore Savannah Baker — From Homeschooled to College
Savannah Baker is a sophomore English and business administration major at Olivet College. “I grew up in DeWitt with a big ‘ole family of 11 kiddos. I was homeschooled, and I knew about Olivet, but it wasn’t really on my radar until I had some friends go here. I loved...
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Sophomore Riley Hancock — Fighting the Stigma one Brushstroke at a Time
Riley Hancock is a sophomore double majoring in visual arts with a dual discipline in pre-art therapy and visual arts with a concentration in studio art at Olivet College. Her unique path of study combines her passions of art, psychology and helping others. “Charlotte...
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Meet Sophomore Laura Fox — The Marching Comets Drum Major
Laura Fox is a sophomore history major with political science and sociology/anthropology minors. She is also the drum major of the Marching Comets. Having been drum major for two years in high school, Laura was excited for the opportunity to continue that role at...
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A Front Row Seat to Xavier Vance’s Filmmaking Journey
When Xavier Vance graduated from Olivet College in 2017, her goals were clear: she was determined to become a filmmaker. In August, Xavier officially checked that goal off her list when her film, “Day One,” was selected as the Best Student Film in the Detroit Trinity...
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Junior Eliza Velasquez — Sacrifices and Failures: The Pathway to My Success
Junior Eliza Velasquez is paving her own path at Olivet College as a visual arts major with a concentration in studio art. She’s proud to be the first person in her family to earn a college degree and even more excited to celebrate the adversity she’s overcome to...
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Sophomore Andrew Sadler — Using His Voice to Stand Out
You may recognize sophomore Andrew Sadler from his successful radio show, “Sadler’s Selections” broadcasted on WOCR, OC’s student-led radio station. With a goal to work in radio and voice acting, Andrew is preparing for a successful future while at Olivet College. “I...
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