Crystal Baity Archives

Oct 15, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

Message to students and eastern North Carolina: ‘You Are Loved’

A “You Are Loved” billboard campaign is making a powerful statement of support for the LGBTQ community in Greenville and beyond.  “Our hope is that the message of support for...

Oct 05, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

Student: Melody Martinez

Melody Martinez has known since she started dancing at age 12 that she wanted to pursue a career in the performing arts. “Dance holds a beautiful place in my heart,...

Sep 30, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

Study: Public health could be improved by reducing ‘tobacco swamps’

A new study co-authored by an East Carolina University researcher finds that public health could be improved by reducing “tobacco swamps” — densely located stores that sell tobacco products. Similar...

The town of Güllen sets the stage for “The Visit.” (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Sep 28, 2021
  • Crystal Baity
  • Stephanie Slusser

LIVE ONSTAGE

East Carolina University students will once again perform live this week with the opening of “The Visit” in McGinnis Theatre. In the German dark comedy, a wealthy woman returns to...

Sep 24, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

Pirates encouraged to take their shot at first FluFest

Music, giveaways, free food, exclusive merchandise and of course, flu shots, will highlight the first FluFest, a two-day outdoor event at East Carolina University. “Given the past 18 months that...

Sep 16, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

Guitar series honors Hispanic heritage

The 2021 Hispanic Heritage Guitar Series returns to East Carolina University’s A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall beginning Monday. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and face coverings are required. ECU School...

Sep 14, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

ECU remains top performer in national rankings

East Carolina University remains a top performer in social mobility among national universities in North Carolina, according to a new ranking. ECU also is one of the top four nationally...

Sep 13, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

Student: Fernando Chivela

Growing up in Angola — a country on Africa’s west coast beset by civil war, poverty and preventable diseases — has inspired Fernando Chivela to use technology to improve access...

Sep 09, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

REMEMBERING 9/11 HEROES

Twenty years after 9/11, East Carolina University’s home opener in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium will bring extra significance for offensive lineman Sean Bailey. Bailey’s dad Steve, whom ECU teammates call Big Steve,...

Sep 02, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

NEVER FORGET

  SEPT. 11 REFLECTIONS With the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks nearing, ECU is seeking reflections and takeaways from our Pirates. ECU will publish submitted responses on its social...