COLLECTION FROM SPRING 2026
Jay Johnson: Motivation To Move Through Life
“To me, football’s kind of like the whole reason why I get up… I love it.” says freshmen Jay Johnson, a football player here at Olivet Nazarene University. This is…
Andrew Kolkman: Dedication of a Tiger
“Hard working, loyal, and funny,” are the words that Andrew Kolkman gave when asked to describe himself. About Andrew Kolkman described himself using the adjectives above for many different reasons.…
Peyton Spangenberg: Passionate for people
Who is Peyton? “I felt God’s call on my life, pushing me towards people.” When it comes to being all in and committed to communication, this is no mystery for…
Hope Meadows’ Experience as a First-Generation Student
Hope Meadows is a Senior at Olivet, majoring in Multimedia Communication with a minor in graphic design. She hails from Columbus, Ohio, where she grew up Nazarene. She was adopted…
David Gonzalez: A Man of Many Talents
David Gonzalez is a Sophomore at Olivet majoring in Multimedia Communication with a concentration in Film Studies. Gonzalez is not a first generation Olivet student as his parents also attended…
COLLECTION FROM FALL 2025
Nathaniel Evans-Trudeau
Evans-Trudeau is a junior in Multimedia Film Production. He originally attended SIUE as an Art major, then transferred to Olivet. He enjoys both the creative and technical sides of film…
Behind the Scenes: Katie DeVries
Who is Katie DeVries? The lights begin to dim, and a sweet melody begins as the curtains open; a spotlight shines on the lead actor on stage. Watching the whole…
Tyler Chapin’s Two-Way Ministry
When you enter Centennial Chapel on a Wednesday or Thursday morning, there are many ambient sounds and sights. Among those sounds is the beat of the snare drum, the clashing…
Behind the Camera with Gabe Meinert
A three-year-old Gabe Mienert eagerly takes the camcorder from his dad, trying to film his own story instead of complying with his dad’s request of being on camera. A sense…
Tad Martinson and His Time as a Comm Student
By Tyler Chapin Walking through the doors of the press box, Tad Martinson approaches the desk in front of the large center window and takes a seat. He sets his…
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COLLECTION FROM SPRING 2025
Lauren Gadbois
Getting to Know Lauren Gadbois “I knew from the moment I stepped on campus for my first visit that this was where I wanted to be.” said Lauren Gadbois, senior, who is double majoring in Spanish and Communication Studies at Olivet Nazarene University. Additionally, Gadbois is also pursuing a minor in Leadership. In addition to…
Olivia Morris: Singing, Storytelling, and Spreading Joy
In the choir room, Morris’s vibrant voice rises above the others, harmonizing beautifully with her peers as part of the ONU’s Orpheus Choir. It’s in these moments that she truly thrives, showcasing not only her talent but also her ability to uplift those around her with her joyful spirit. Olivia Morris is a freshman, majoring…
Get to Know Macey Wade
Macey’s College Life so Far As graduation approaches, Macey Wade, a senior majoring in public relations and corporate communications at Olivet Nazarene University (ONU), is focused on building her portfolio and launching her career in public relations. After spending her undergraduate years in the university’s theater program and public relations initiatives, she is eager to…
COLLECTION FROM FALL 2024
Get to know Juan Aguilar
Background Juan Aguilar’s deep love for film is inspired by the idea that each film has a meaning. Viewing something for the first time holds great importance to him. Yet, this makes sense for him, being the focused person he is and raised on watching movies. Aguilar explains that as he grew and matured, cinematography…
WHO IS SUZANNA GILLETTE?
By James Vasquez WELL, who is she? Among a body of 1,400 students enrolled in Olivet’s year for 2024-2025, is a mild-mannered and work-oriented young woman. She can be found somewhere. Perhaps she’s in the Benner library, maybe she’s in the Quad. Sometimes she can be located in the Comm Department or maybe somewhere in…
From the Islands to the Midwest
Hunter Ah Loo’s Journey Through Football, Family, and Future Goals Hunter Ah Loo, a junior at Olivet, hails from the lush landscapes of Hawaii. His journey to Olivet was unexpected, catalyzed by a football recruiter who made the long trip to meet Ah Loo’s family and ultimately convince him to join the team. Now settled…
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COLLECTION FROM SPRING 2024
Levi Maafala: An Impactful Decision
By: Elijah Fenstermaker “Even if you’re coming from Hawaii stick it out…give it a fair shot. I wouldn’t change coming here.” LEVI MAAFALA Maafala happily poses in front of the ONU athletic recruit backdrop. Photo by Elijah Fenstermaker. Far From Home When most people attend college they are usually within ninety miles of the university…
Wesley Currell Peer Profile
Wesley Currell, a sophomore here at Olivet Nazarene University, is a funny, smart, intelligent and sweet person to be around. He is also a student worker for the media team. “Olivet took my faith from being pretty stagnant and has encouraged me to actually pursue it a little bit more,” Currell said. “Wesley is a…
Christina Wilson: A Deep Dive
Meet Christina Wilson As she walks towards Larson, with her classic gray headphones on her head, and red Miami sweatshirt on, she remembers the fun of winning intramurals. Christina Wilson is a sophomore majoring in Multimedia with a concentration in TV and Video Production at Olivet Nazarene University. Wilson is very involved in a variety…
COLLECTION FROM FALL 2023
Karen Villasenor-Poumia: A Deeper Look
After eight majors along with being a transfer student, Karen Villasenor-Poumia has finally found her footing. Loving so many different things makes it so hard to choose a major. Villasenor-Poumia is majoring in Multimedia Communication with a concentration in Journalism. With a strong passion for writing, testing the waters with a journalism course in 2022…
Koy Wilson’s Peer Profile
TIGER PRIDE! Olivet’s very own Koy Wilson is a senior majoring in communications studies. He participates in a school organization on campus called ISA which is Inspired Strategies Agency that allows students to work with professional clients and work on items like their brand and create strategies for their company. ISA helped him discover some of…
Peer Profile:Trinity Goode
Trinity Goode, a sophomore at Olivet Nazarene University, is characterized by her love for those around her. Her biggest step into loving and serving others this year has been becoming a third floor resident assistant (RA) in Mcclain Hall. Life on Campus Goode loves building community, and it is made clear in her hall. Goode…
COLLECTION FROM SPRING 2023
Introducing Zshu Asis
Coffee enthusiast, Apple Music devotee, and mission-driven are just the beginning when taking a look into the life of Zshu Asis. When asked to describe herself, the first thing that came to mind for Asis was coffee. “Coffee is my…
Journalisms Next Wave: Sarah Daniels
As she wipes the sweat from her head, up hours later than intended, Sarah finally hits the save button, and blissfully hits the shutdown button on her laptop. Journalism is hard work, but Daniels is no stranger to putting a…
Kacie Chung Peer Profile
Introduction Kacie Chung walked around Olivet Nazarene in November 2020. She stared at the bare trees and the snow-covered ground. She remembered thinking Bourbonnais is a lot different from her hometown in Tucson, Arizona. Her ears were freezing but her…
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COLLECTION FROM FALL 2022
Halie Kay: The Essence of the ONU Comm Department
This was going to be an article about Halie Kay Vermillion and her work and contribution to the Communication Department during her tenure at Olivet. Specifically, it was going to be about the things that she’s done and how the…
COLLECTION FROM SPRING 2022
Peer Profile: Camari Jeter
Looking through the viewfinder of a camera, a senior multimedia communication major from Olivet Nazarene University is changing the world one story at a time. From California to Chicago Camari is taking on the world. Camari is a senior multimedia…
Rianna Skinner: A Peer Profile Story
“Photography is a part of me – I don’t feel complete unless I have a camera in my hand,” says Rianna Skinner, a student here at Olivet Nazarene University. A local from Kankakee and part-time adventurer when she has the…
Byron Graham: The next corporate communicator
When thinking about the many different things that defines a person, they are usually defined by the traits that they have or portray. When you combine deliberate, loyal, and being introspective, you get the overall breakdown of Byron Graham, a…
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COLLECTION FROM FALL 2021
Natalie Richardson: Where Great Artists Come From
Great artists always seem to come from small towns or small universities. They are sometimes not expected to become great successful artists. That’s something that makes these artists great. No matter what hardships they may face, they work hard no…
Skyler Blanton: A peer profile story
Though some people become what they dreamt of being when they were a child, many discover their passions as they walk through life. Junior Skyler Blanton had this experience. As he grew into the person he is today, he realized…
5 pieces of life advice from ONU’s Nick Coser
Empathetic, creative, skateboarder, video-gamer and writer Nick Coser is a Senior at Olivet Nazarene University who is working towards his dream job of writing for The Onion – yes, The Onion. Inspired by the satirical, humorous articles of the famous…
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COLLECTION FROM SPRING 2021
Colliding a passion and a major
Sunny. Temperature is between 60-75 degrees. No homework. No class. This is Jack Neal’s, Olivet senior, description of a perfect day. Passionate about the outdoors and wildlife, Neal decided to major in multimedia communication with a minor in zoology. His…
Daring to Dream with Drew
Meet Drew! From communications to composition, Drew never fails to bring his dreams and creative ideas to life. Growing up in a family founded on creative freedom, Drew has always been encouraged to tap into his passions for creating and…
Jillienne Roe: One with Nature
With her dynamic personality, Jillienne Roe, a junior at Olivet Nazarene University, looks to utilize her skills in public relations where she hopes to bring her hard-working and encouraging attitude to the forefront wherever she goes. Like a lot of…
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COLLECTION FROM SPRING 2020
Do You Really Know Andi Pivaronas?
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Andrew Rankin presents,in a sequential image, multimedia, stereo formatted event… Andi Pivaronas Like Father and Like Mother From the moment she was first out of the womb, Andi was known as one of…
Desmond McDonald: The Mic Speaks
One of the best smooth-talkin’ radio personalities that the Comm Department has, Desmond McDonald is entrenched in the Comm Department as this to-be 5 year Olivet Nazarene University student reaches the twilight of his time as a Multimedia Communications Major…
Bailey Sherman and the color PINK
The color Pink can be described as thus: Vibrant, Delicate, Charming, Sweet, Friendly, and brings a sense of warmth. Olivet’s very own, Bailey Sherman could be described the exact same. And it just so happens, Pink is her favorite color.…
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