Amiya Neal

NC Central University | Sophomore Mass Communications major | Award-Winning Sports Journalist | Passionate about Sports & Pop Culture

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Housing issues persist at NCCU one year after housing protest - Campus Echo Online

Many students at N.C. Central University still found themselves without housing Thursday after housing self-selection took place on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, reminiscent of housing issues in spring 2025.
Last year, priority was given to students in the honors, band, and athletics programs, as well as Aspiring Eagles Academy and TRIO, before cycling to the rest of the student body. After selecting classes, those students were allowed to select housing first before it cycled through the rest...
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NCCU, Passio GO! release off-campus shuttle route for commuter students - Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central University debuted a new Eagle Express Shuttle Service route for commuter students on March 3 via PassioGO! in its ongoing effort to improve transportation to and from campus.
“Students [were] calling, trying to get transportation to campus, and we didn’t have anything,” NCCU Transportation Demand Management Coordinator LaTresha Harwell said. “So, we talked about it and decided to see what we could come up with.”
What they came up with was an off-campus route that could be run on bo...
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The results are in: 2026-2027 SGA and Royal Court winners announced - Campus Echo Online

Students chose Mykenzi Davis-Cowart and Malachi Griddine as the 84th and 27th Miss and Mister N.C. Central University, while Haneef Eiermann was elected student body president as results from the 2025-2026 SGA elections were announced Tuesday in the NCCU Student Center.
Candidates had been campaigning for the past three weeks through spring break, having posters displayed on the Pearson Cafeteria TVs, signs nailed in the yard, and even campaign teams line dancing with candidates’ posters in the...
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NCCU professors oppose UNC syllabus policy - Campus Echo Online

This story is a part of a collaborative Black History Month print and digital edition with The Nubian Message on Feb. 26, 2026.
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N.C. Central University faculty will now be required to disclose their course syllabi publicly following the University of North Carolina System’s policy change that took effect on Jan. 15.
The UNC System’s new policy under Regulation 400.1.6[R] states that “… institutions shall publish...
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Lady Eagles sweep week; men surge into second place - Campus Echo Online

The Lady Eagles appear to have found their rhythm, adding two more wins in a four-day span, defeating the Delaware State Hornets and Morgan State Bears on Monday and Thursday.
Monday, the team secured a 58-44 victory over Delaware State for their third consecutive home win.
“We gon’ take every win we can get,” head coach Terrence Baxter said. “One day at a time, one possession at a time. And today I felt like we got off to a little slow start, but we eased our way right into the way we want to p...
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Hinton dominates in record-setting fashion against William Peace - Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central women’s basketball picked up a seemingly effortless 103-51 win over its final nonconference opponent, William Peace, on Wednesday evening. The victory came just over 24 hours after the Lady Eagles earned their first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference win with an upset over No. 2 Maryland Eastern Shore.
The Lady Eagles took control early, never allowing the Pacers to take the lead. After ending the first quarter with a 26-9 advantage, NCCU stretched the margin to 53 points.
“[It was] a...
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N.C. Central comes up short in doubleheader against Howard - Campus Echo Online

On Jan. 17 a crowd of more than 2,300 people watched as the Howard Bison defeated the Eagles 83-69. 
The matchup featured two teams with almost entirely new rosters, with the Bison bringing back just three returners from last season, one fewer than NCCU’s four. The Eagles entered the game undefeated in conference play, while Howard came in at 1-2.  
The matchup carried added weight for both teams as conference standings began to take shape. 
Both teams looked to set the tone early. The Bison sco...
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Eagles split doubleheader as they take on Charleston, Toccoa Falls - Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central cruised to a dominant 123–67 win over Toccoa Falls on Tuesday, fueled by a fast start and efficient shooting. 
The Eagles opened the game on a dominant run, shooting 61% from the field and scoring 64 first-half points. They finished the half 22-for-36 overall, 45% from three and 78% at the free-throw line. NCCU kept the pressure on after halftime, shooting 50% from the field, 38% from deep and 76% from the line in the second half for a total of 59 points in the half.
The Eagles atta...
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NCCU alumni reflect on bowling lanes six years later - Campus Echo Online

It’s been six years since N.C. Central University bowling lane last appeared on social media, when an Instagram post was made about an event held there. ​​​The post advertised a Comedy Night event hosted by Student Engagement and Leadership as part of “The NCCU Underground.” Students could participate in late-night activities held in the Alfonso Elder Student Union. 
Now, the bowling lanes are closed to the public. Quietly sandwiched between Eagleson Residence Hall and the Alfonso Elder Student...
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Eagles struggle in the paint as ranked Tar Heels cruise to 97–53 win - Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central fell to another tough nonconference opponent Friday night, losing 97-53 to No. 18 North Carolina at the Dean E. Smith Center. The loss dropped the Eagles to 1-4 and marked their fourth consecutive loss to the Tar Heels. 
From the start, the Eagles struggled against the size of the Tar Heels frontcourt. Senior center Khouri Carvey, the tallest on NCCU’s roster at 6-foot-9, had the challenge of trying to contain 6-10 ” UNC freshman forward phenom Caleb Wilson, 7-foot junior center Hen...
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Morgan Callahan: A story of consistency and persistence - Campus Echo Online

In college basketball, few players can say they have been selected to multiple all-conference second teams, all-defensive teams, or even received a preseason conference player-of-the-year honor. N.C. Central’s women’s basketball graduate forward and pharmaceutical science major, Morgan Callahan, however, can proudly boast all three achievements on her resumé. 
Callahan has played basketball for the Lady Eagles since the 2020-21 season and is approaching her fifth active year with the team, barri...
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Mayor Leonardo Williams and Anjanée Bell debate at NCCU - Campus Echo Online

Durham mayoral candidates incumbent Leonardo Williams and challenger Anjanée Bell met to debate for the first time before an audience of 200 on Tuesday at N.C. Central University.
The Miller-Morgan Building auditorium was filled with NCCU students, faculty and administrators, public officials and community members who heard the candidates’ remarks on topics regarding housing security, rising youth crime rates, and city leadership, among others.
The debate, which was organized by NCCU’s Political...
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NCCU’s Online Program Ranks No. 3 Among HBCUs in Forbes - Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central University’s online program was ranked No.3 by Forbes magazine among all HBCUs this past June, as NCCU continued its push towards increasing its overall enrollment through online enrollment.  Forbes attributed its high ranking of NCCU’s online program to its high retention rate of 75%, low in-state tuition and advantageous location in the Research Triangle.  
For the fall 2025 semester, 1,885 students enrolled online at NCCU, an increase from 1,395 students the previous spring semes...
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NCCU volleyball falls short against Howard, bounces back on Sunday - Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central’s volleyball team faced off against two conference opponents, the Howard University Bison and Norfolk State Spartans, both at home over the weekend. Friday night at the McClendon-McDougald Arena, the crowd watched as the Lady Eagles fell short in a close match against the Bison, losing 3-2 in a five-set match.
This match, which ended in scores of 25-23, 25-18, 26-24, 25-18 and 15-10, brings the team to a 5-13 record and marks the 17th consecutive loss to Howard. The first set remain...