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02/14/2025

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02/13/2025

The University of Alabama Birmingham women’s basketball team (15-9, 6-6 AAC) took on East Carolina University (13-11, 5-7 AAC) on Wednesday, Feb. 5th with the Lady Pirates coming out on top 61-56. ECU junior forward Amiya Joyner led her team in scoring with 22 points and added 11 rebounds earning her ninth double-double on the season. Sophomore forward Jade Weathersby led the Blazers in scoring with 22 points.

East Carolina University women’s basketball team (13-11, 5-7 AAC) (15-9, 6-6 AAC) took on University of Alabama Birmingham on Wednesday, Feb. 5 with the Lady Pirates coming out on top

02/13/2025

Clemson University has announced the addition of former East Carolina University head coach Mike Houston to its football program as a defensive analyst. Houston, who spent six seasons at East Carolina and helped lead James Madison University to an FCS national championship in 2016, brings a wealth of experience to the Tigers coaching staff.

Clemson University has announced the addition of former East Carolina University head coach Mike Houston to its football program as a defensive analyst. Houston, who spent six seasons at East

02/13/2025

The East Carolinian and WZMB 91.3 FM’s sports experts predict this weekend’s series vs George Mason University

02/13/2025

On Saturday, East Carolina University women's basketball team (13-11,5-7 American Athletic Conference) secured a 73-64 victory over the University of Tulsa(12-12, 6-6 American Athletic Conference) at Minges Coliseum. This win was particularly significant for the Pirates as it allowed them to even the season series against the Golden Hurricane, winning by the same margin 9 points that Tulsa beat them by in the first matchup. They displayed resilience and strong ex*****on down the stretch.

On Saturday, East Carolina University women's basketball team (13-11, 5-7 American Athletic Conference) secured a 73-64 victory over the University of Tulsa (12-12, 6-6 American Athletic conference) at Minges Coliseum.

02/13/2025

Saturday night East Carolina (13-11, 5-6 American Athletic Conference) went on the road to face conference foe University of Texas San Antonio (10-13, 4-7 AAC). Coming into this matchup the Pirates had lost back to back games and were sliding in the American Conference standings. After trailing for the majority of the first half, the Pirates clawed their way back in the second and won the game 80-79 courtesy of a turnaround jump shot from just below the free throw line in the final seconds by senior forward C.J. Walker. Walker in this game recorded a stat line of 28 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks leading the Pirates to victory. Walker now has scored over 20 points in his last three games and was named American Athletic Conference Player of the week Monday afternoon.

Saturday night East Carolina University (13-11, 5-6 American Athletic Conference) went on the road to face conference foe University of Texas San Antonio (10-13, 4-7 AAC). Coming into this matchup

02/13/2025

On Wednesday, East Carolina (12-11, 4-6 American Athletic Conference) faced off against Rice University (12-11, 3-7 AAC) at home in Minges Coliseum. The Pirates, after keeping the game close in the first half, could not get over the hump in the second and ended up losing by double digits. The Pirates lost the rebound battle and had a worse shooting percentage from the field and from three than the Owls.

On Wednesday, East Carolina University (12-11, 4-6 American Athletic Conference) faced off against Rice University (12-11, 3-7 AAC) at home in Minges Coliseum. The Pirates, after keeping the game close

02/13/2025

The opening of Shake Smart has been long awaited by the students of ECU because they market healthy, high-protein foods, which is a breath of fresh air from the overwhelming fast food choices in the student center.

The opening of Shake Smart has been long awaited by the students of East Carolina University because they market healthy, high-protein foods, which is a breath of fresh air from

02/13/2025

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at expanding school choice. The order directs federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Education, to issue guidance on how states

02/13/2025

No more diversity, equity, or inclusion requirements? Way to stand up for what’s right, Vichy-u.

02/13/2025

We, the editorial staff of The East Carolinian, believe that the superbowl performance this year by Kendrick Lamar was subpar at best.

02/13/2025

Vice President JD Vance said that the Trump administration will work to make the U.S. the “gold standard worldwide” for artificial intelligence as he issued strong warnings against regulating political speech.

Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil has released a statement after his jet reportedly hit an aircraft owned by actor Vince Vaughn in Arizona, killing at least one and injuring three others.

02/13/2025

“You know the way how the composer was inspired by his travels also got me thinking in this direction to be inspired by traveling, which I do often, and just the whole idea of it having taken a journey, whether that's literally and figuratively.”

ECU Faculty Artist Kwan Yi performed a piano recital that was open to the public on Feb. 10, in the A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall.

02/13/2025

“The Buc was great! It was our first time there and it was a place I had been hoping to get to play for a while now. We look forward to being back in September.”

If you enjoy spending your weekends with great people and even better music, consider stopping by The Buccaneer Music Hall, better known as The Buc. Whether you are a college

02/13/2025

Black History Month is a month of not only a celebration of the people within the black community that shaped the world we live in today but also a month

02/13/2025

There was never a question what Kendrick Lamar’s era-hopping Super Bowl LIX halftime show was building up to.

02/13/2025

ECU once described the former student center as its “living room.” This can be seen in various pictures from ECU News Services of former students playing billiards and bowling in the former billiards room. What was once a hub for student engagement and activities is now a building with meeting rooms and office spaces.

Mendenhall's renovation will finish soon. According to L.L. Everett, a project manager with ECU facilities, engineering, and architectural services, the renovation is projected to be completed by March 1. Construction

02/13/2025

On Jan. 29, an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter were involved in a mid-air collision over the Potomac River. 67 people were killed, with one being a member of ECU alumni James “Tommy” Clagget. According to The Baltimore Banner, Clagget and six of his friends were flying back from Kansas where they were on a duck-hunting trip.

On Jan. 29, an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter were involved in a mid-air collision over the Potomac River. 67 people were killed, with one being a member