Investigative
Youth Gun Epidemic Rose in North Carolina
More than 100 children in North Carolina died from gun-related injuries in 2022 alone, a 147% increase in child gun deaths since 2017
North Carolina’s Fastest-Growing County Unveils Transit Plan to Accommodate Population Growth
Wake County’s population is projected to grow faster than any other North Carolina county–nearly 64% over the next 25 years, according to population projections from the NC Office of State Budget and Management. Updating public transportation and roads has become a primary focus as the county is projected to have 718,826 new residents by 2050.…
The Challenge of Affordable Off-Campus Housing for ECU Students
In fall 2023, Carol Hernandez transferred from Sandhills Community College to East Carolina University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in photography. She chose to live on campus, but her experience was not what she had hoped for. Her dorm, Legacy Residence Hall, was one of the oldest on campus. Hernandez said the bathroom conditions were…
NC Shelters Overcrowded: Dogs Being Killed at High Rates
Numerous animal shelters across North Carolina are facing severe overcrowding issues with dogs, which has led to skyrocketing euthanasia levels across the Tar Heel state. Though many animal rescue nonprofit organizations work diligently to raise awareness of this issue, too many dogs need shelter, but there isn’t enough shelter space to hold them. Graphic made…
ECU has among fewest international students in UNC System
by Darian Hale & Diego Lerma (Office of International Enrollment and Engagement ‘Where have you come from? map. Photo by Darian Hale) East Carolina University lags behind every state university in North Carolina in terms of International students. While universities across North Carolina welcome thousands of international students.ECU remains…
ECU Students Get Clarity on High February Bills From Greenville Utilities Commission
Many ECU students living in off-campus houses were shocked when they opened their February utility bills, which were substantially higher than they had expected.
ECU Students Analyze Democratic Party’s Future in Pitt County
East Carolina University student political activists evaluate the Democratic Party’s future in Pitt County as an increasing number of voters choose to register as unaffiliated. Jay Lampa, a political science major at ECU, said he wasn’t surprised by the recent presidential election results. He said the democrats could have done more to address issues like…