Beyond The Lines

Join our hosts Malachi Rennix and Ashton Phillips on their new episode of Beyond the Lines as they discuss their personal experience of managing finances in college. Whether you're a freshman just starting out or a seasoned senior preparing to enter the workforce, this episode has something for you.    

Join our hosts Malachi Rennix and Ashton Phillips for a riveting episode of Beyond the Lines as they dive into the world of relationships. From heart-wrenching stories of betrayal to shocking hidden truths, each story offers a glimpse into the complexities of human connections. Tune in as we explore the emotional turmoil and consequences of cheating, lying, and unfaithfulness, sparking thought-pro...

There’s so much to be grateful for! On this week of Beyond the Lines, Zoe Gabrielle brings us along on the ride as she discusses acknowledging Native land, finding home, and bringing social awareness to Native students with guest, Johnaca Hunt. On this episode of Beyond the Lines, Zoe Gabrielle takes a deep dive into Native American Heritage Month, as she discusses Greek life as a Native student,...

“Adulting”, a standardized test of life that some of us didn’t know how to study for. In this week’s episode of Beyond the Lines, Zoe Gabrielle gives us a glimpse into her life as she discusses her own hurdles of young adulthood while being neurodivergent. Zoe includes tips and tricks on how to improve time management and care for your neurodivergent loved one. Oh “Where Does the Time Go?”, when l...

Francesc Miralles once said, “There's a whole world out there, even if I don't understand it.” for the host of Beyond the Lines, Zoe Gabrielle, hearing this sentiment, provoked deeper thought and inquiry. In this week’s episode, Zoe welcomes audience members back with the declaration of finding inspiration, adventure, and new perspectives in the newest season. All while highlighting diversity, equ...

On this week’s episode of Beyond the Lines, Zoe sits down with,Tati Nicole. A recent ECU graduate looking to tell her story on how sincerity and compassion has carried her to this very moment. The episode begins with a sneak peek into Tati’s small reptile collection and ventures into her backstory of how she found beauty and empathy in adversity. In the Wild Side of Kindness, we are inspired by th...

During times of struggle it can be hard to ask for help, let alone retell the painful memories, but for Mark Lore he found the most strength and the will to overcome when faced with adversity. In this week’s episode of Beyond the Lines, Zoe and Mark discuss world travel, music, and combating eating disorders. In this encouraging episode of Beyond the Lines, we begin with jet-setting tales of Europ...

In this episode, Dylan and Jonathan Stancill discuss their friendship, brother relationship, and how they have used that to hold each other accountable, lift each other up, and go on to create their own business together while still balancing student life. Dylan is a student here at ECU and his brother, Jonathan, studies at Pitt Community College. In this podcast, they share lots of stories and ex...

Have you ever taken a moment to truly observe your surroundings? Join our new host Zoe Gabrielle and her guests as they discuss occupying predominantly white spaces, and the effect it has had on them while attending a predominantly white university. The episode begins with intriguing introductions by her guests Tyanna Fuller, Sydney Frontanez, and Jarious Carter. The episodes continues as they dis...

Change can be a hard, yet beautiful thing. We are still making our way through season three, but we would like to welcome Zoe Gabrielle as our new host! Zoe is a senior studying Theatre, Communications, and Film. Zoe discusses her transition to ECU, from college radio, to podcast editing, and now hosting. Her introduction is met with charming quips, sincerity, and plenty of puns. As the episode co...

Today's episode is packed full of everything Well-Being. We are speaking with Steven Trotter, who is the Associate Director of Wellness & Fitness here at Campus Recreation & Wellness. Steven is an ACE health coach, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, medical exercise specialist, ACSM certified exercise physiologist, and Gallup certified strengths coach. He is knowledgeable on all t...

Today we are talking to ECU’s very own Kate Freed! Kate is the Fitness Graduate assistant here at Campus Recreation & Wellness. You can find Kate helping with group fitness events, teaching classes, and getting our students certified to become group fitness instructors and personal trainers! Tune in to learn about how Kate has fully optimized her time as a student through undergrad and now gra...

Join us today to discuss all things supplements, vitamins, overall health, fitness, and more with Greenville’s own Total Nutrition! CJ Norwood is a co-owner of the store and is certified in Personal Training and Nutrition Science (CPT, CNC). Dillion Veneziana, a 5th year senior Exercise Physiology major here at ECU, as well as a Total Nutrition employee, joins us alongside CJ to give his own insig...

Jane Simmons is a personal trainer as well as a health and wellness influencer. She was a performance major here at East Carolina University. While at ECU, she learned all about show business, producing, advertising, and self-promotion. After graduation, she pursued show business in Florida and then decided to take a big jump, move to NYC, get her personal training certification, and start her car...

Join Skylar Smith this semester on Beyond the Lines where she discusses all things Health and Well-Being. She has lots of fantastic and knowledgeable guests lined up to come on the show and discuss these great topics! Many of the guests this season are former or current students, ECU professors, and Greenville locals! We will discuss fitness, nutrition, myths, tips and tricks, goal setting, schedu...

En este episodio, estudiantes comparten lo que les preocupaba a ellos y a sus padres al ir a la universidad. La plática incluye temas de sus días normales, de las dificultades que enfrentaron, como se involucraron en la escuela afuera de sus círculos, y así compartir sus experiencias con otros estudiantes y sus padres.

Nance Mize shares her perspective on the ten years it took to open up the doors of the Student Recreation Center at ECU. The SRC opened it's doors to students in 1997, its grand opening came with many challenges. The SRC has recently been renamed to honor Richard R. Eakin and his wife, JoAnn. Eakin was ECU's fourth chancellor and played a major role in adding the SRC on campus. 

Hunter Smith and Nia continue their conversation about getting to know other people at a young age, their feelings along the way, and share different perspectives regarding boundaries and dating in college.

Does anyone actually know what they're doing? What is love? What is realistic? Most importantly, are you happy and are you doing what is best for you? There may be no real rules to this whole dating thing but one thing is for sure - everything makes a little more sense with a little time. 

Celebrate the opening of the Eakin Student Recreation Center in 1997 and come Live The Tradition. February 25th, 2021 will mark the 25th Annual Polar Bear Plunge! Registration for this event will open up Monday, February the 8th. The first 300 plungers will be guaranteed a free t-shirt after taking the plunge. Student Binta Touray and Dr. Gregory Corack share more about this event, its significanc...

Maybe you just need someone to hold you accountable, or maybe you just need a friend to check-in with. ECU Well-Being Coaches will help you create a plan for your well-being based on your own values and belief system. Search 'ECU Well-Being Coaching' to sign up or to find more resources and information. 

Always ask questions, because knowing someone can help you more than you know. Find happiness in your present while investing in your future. While staying true to yourself throughout this entire process may be difficult, don't lose yourself and don't only stick with what you know. Open your mind, open your heart. Have faith that you can accomplish anything and have anything you truly desire. 

Dania & Oswaldo share their experience with friendships, networking, the daily grind to reach their goals, and breaking barriers as children of immigrant parents. Even through times of uncertainty, a go-getter mindset will help you accomplish just about anything. 

To learn more about Athletic Training at East Carolina University Email crwathletictraining@ecu.edu or call (252 351-5489 to book an appointment with our ATs or for more information about this career field. 

Working as a student can help you figure out what you want and how are you going to get there through the skills you acquire. No matter if it's a job you find locally or on campus, the experiences you have now can help you later in life. Think about what you are doing, and the purpose behind why you are doing things. Whether you work, volunteer or join a club - frame your future.