The East Carolinian

11/29/2025

An East Carolina University crime alert went out on Nov. 27 after a group of armed juveniles was spotted near campus.
In a crime report issued Nov. 27, ECU Police said the incident occurred at 8:11 p.m. after the group of seven was spotted near ECU Eakin Student Recreation Center, pointing a handgun at a pedestrian on Cotanche St. The group was described as wearing hoodies, some with a navy coat and a gray or black hood.

An East Carolina University crime alert went out on Nov. 27 after a group of armed juveniles was spotted near campus.

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving is the time for thoughtfulness and gratitude. This break offers time for everyone to take a moment and reflect on who and what matters most.

Leaves are changing and temperatures are getting colder as Thanksgiving approaches on Nov. 27 this year and East Carolina University students and faculty are excited to have a break from

11/21/2025

On Nov. 20, three tagging incidents happened at student living apartment complexes near East Carolina University. The incidents were reported the day after.
Two cars were tagged at The Bower Student Living. One of the cars was tagged with the phrase “ICE is coming,” and the other car was tagged with a sw****ka. Both victims say they have no idea why this happened, and they have never said anything about ICE to anyone.

“I guess there is just a lot of evil, violent people in the world,” said the owner of one of the cars who wants to remain anonymous. “It's sad I got targeted, and it’s sad that it happened to other people,” they continued.

On Nov. 20, three tagging incidents happened at student living apartment complexes near East Carolina University. The incidents were reported the day after.

11/20/2025

The East Carolinian and WZMB 91.3 FM’s sports experts predict ECU football vs. UTSA

🏈 Garett says: ECU 38-21
🏈 Cannon says: ECU 38-24
🏈 Nick says: ECU 35-28

The East Carolinian and WZMB 91.3 FM’s sports experts predict ECU football vs. UTSA

11/20/2025

The East Carolina University women’s basketball team (2-2, 0-0 American Conference) will host Old Dominion University (3-1, 0-0 Sun Belt Conference) on Friday at home in Minges Coliseum in Greenville, N.C. in their next non-conference matchup.

Old Dominion is built around physical play in the paint and has a lot of experienced veteran guards on the roster. Friday’s game also serves as an Education Day tipoff, scheduled for 11 a.m., which typically draws one of ECU’s larger daytime crowds of the season. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ for those unable to attend.

The East Carolina University women’s basketball team (2-2, 0-0 American Conference) will host Old Dominion University (3-1, 0-0 Sun Belt Conference) on Friday at home in Minges Coliseum in Greenville,

11/20/2025

East Carolina University men's basketball team (2-1 0-0 American Conference) hosted Elizabeth City State University (1-1, 0-0 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) and earned a 71–70 win behind a strong performance from senior forward Giovanni Emejuru.
ECU’s bench contributed 18 points, providing support during stretches where the starters were off the floor. Despite the turnover issues, the Pirates maintained control on the boards and outscored Elizabeth City State in second-chance points. East Carolina will travel to UNCW on Tuesday, Nov. 18 to face the Seahawks, who enter the week with a 2–1 record.

East Carolina University men's basketball team (2-1 0-0 American Conference) hosted Elizabeth City State University (1-1, 0-0 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) and earned a 71–70 win behind a strong performance

11/20/2025

East Carolina University (7-3, 5-1 American Conference) enters Saturday’s matchup against the University of Texas at San Antonio (5-5, 3-3 AAC) following a 31-27 win over the University of Memphis (8-3, 4-3 American Conference).

The Pirates rank 14th nationally in total offense and 29th in scoring offense. UTSA’s defense ranks 83rd in yards allowed per game and 111th in points allowed per game. Defensively, ECU is allowing 18.3 points per game, ranking 15th in the country, and stands fifth nationally in opponent scoring percentage in the red zone.The stage is set for ECU to pick up their fifth straight win. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+.

East Carolina University (7-3, 5-1 American Conference) enters Saturday’s matchup against the University of Texas at San Antonio (5-5, 3-3 AAC) following a 31-27 win over the University of Memphis

11/20/2025

East Carolina University (7-3, 5-1 American Conference) won in dramatic fashion on Senior Day, rallying late to beat the University of Memphis Memphis (8-3, 4-3 American Conference) 31–27 in front of a packed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The win keeps the Pirates positioned in the American Conference race as they move deeper into the season.

With the win, ECU improved to 7-3 and remained in contention for the AAC championship game. The Pirates also positioned themselves for postseason eligibility as they continue through the closing weeks of the schedule. The next game comes against the University of Texas at San Antonio (5-5, 3-3 American Conference) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN+ for fans not able to make the trip to San Antonio, Texas.

East Carolina University (7-3, 5-1 American Conference) won in dramatic fashion on Senior Day, rallying late to beat the University of Memphis Memphis (8-3, 4-3 American Conference) 31–27 in front

11/20/2025

The ECU athletic staff needs to let students storm the field more often that was an electric experience

11/20/2025

the editorial staff of The East Carolinian, believe that technology may limit Gen Z’s potential if it is not better regulated.

We, the editorial staff of The East Carolinian, believe that technology may limit Gen Z’s potential if it is not better regulated. Even though technology has been essential to society's

11/20/2025

So, you like to use AI. It’s convenient, for sure. But I know a crazy (open) secret about AI, and it might be a truth that’s too hard to handle. If you’re not ready for it, stop reading now.

So, you like to use AI. It’s convenient, for sure. But I know a crazy (open) secret about AI, and it might be a truth that’s too hard to handle.