Caleb Johnson

East Carolina basketball (1-0, 0-0 American Athletic Conference) opened up their season last night with a commanding 97-70 victory over NC Wesleyan (0-1, 0-0 South Athletic Conference). The Pirates got out on the break early, forcing turnovers and making plays in transition. Leading to easy baskets at the rim for the squad. The Pirates were also able to move the ball with ease, which ultimately led to many three point chances down the stretch. Coach Mike Schwartz used a total of 13 players last night.

East Carolina University’s football team (5-4, 3-2 in American Athletic Conference) will travel to Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa Oklahoma to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes

Staff, students and community members gathered as piercing notes filled the air from a khene, a traditional Thai instrument, played by ensemble director Chamni Sripraram. Around 20 to 30 people attended the performance at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Recital Hall of the Music Building. This concert is part of the School of Music’s “World...

East Carolina (6-4, 4-2 American Athletic Conference) will head to Denton, Texas Saturday to take on the University of North Texas (5-5, 2-4 AAC) on the road. The Pirates, clinching bowl eligibility in their last outing, will look to advance their win streak from three to four. With only two games left to play the Pirates have a chance to finish the season off at 8-4 finish.

ECU (6-4, 4-2 in American Athletic Conference) came out of Oklahoma with an ugly 38-31 win over Tulsa (3-7, 1-5 AAC) on Thursday night. The Pirates, after their third straight win last night are now bowl eligible and hope to keep the ball rolling with just two more games to play on the year.

Let your days be merry and bright with a delightful mix of holiday flavors to get you in a good mood during stressful times. From cranberry, citrus, minty overtones and eggnog concoctions, the DeKalb area has what you are looking for. Here are our top picks for drinks this winter season. STARBUCKS A coffee-house staple,...

With the winter season fast approaching and finals week upon us, times can be stressful and seasonal depression can go into overtime. That’s why it is important to find productive and healthy ways to de-stress and cope with the negative emotions that come with this time of year. “The holidays may be fun and joyful...

The 2024 season was an eventful one for East Carolina University football. The Pirates, starting out slow, made a head coach and quarterback change mid season that would alter the trajectory of their season. ECU showed in this 2024 season that they were willing to do whatever it takes to win.

Trade tensions escalate as President Donald Trump unveils significant changes to U.S. trade policy. On February 1, 2025, the United States will implement a substantial 25% tariff on goods imported from Canada and Mexico. This move is part of a broader strategy aimed at recalibrating the nation’s economic relationships. In a recent announcement, Trump condemned […]

Nintendo fans wait with bated breath as the time we have long been waiting for finally arrives, the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. A trailer showcasing the new Nintendo Switch 2 was released last Thursday and, while the exact date has yet to be released, Nintendo fans can be sure that it...