About the Journal

The Lookout: Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at ECU is where ECU undergraduates share what they’re proud of with readers on campus and beyond. Research papers, essays, fiction, poetry, art, design, film, and performance from every major, published online and in print.

Current Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): Call for Papers

Class paper, lab project, short story, artwork, podcast, design: if you’re proud of it, submit it. Be considered for publication in The Lookout , ECU’s undergraduate journal, and build your resume and grad school application.

Published: 2026-10-13

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The Lookout: Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at ECU is a journal of  dedicated to showcasing the writing and creative work of undergraduate students from all disciplines at East Carolina University. This journal includes research papers, articles, creative writing, visual art, performances, and design projects from various students in different disciplines at East Carolina University. 

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