While some students come to East Carolina University with hopes to lead a better, more active lifestyle, it can be tough to stay in shape. With the thousands of dollars that students pay towards the school, some students wonder why they do not have access to the special workout facilities on campus.
ECU hosts many sports, ranging from football to golf, and provides its athletes with specialized equipment. Some students, such as senior Gregory Wells, who recently made the ECU football team as a walk-on, say they believe the school doesn’t provide the same facilities for regular students that pay tuition every year as they do for athletes.