Eric, an Eagle Scout, first became interested in public affairs and journalism as a White House intern, in the office of the first lady, eight years ago — in between stints at Chaffey College in southern California and UNC, where he finished his degree in journalism. He enjoys playing jazz guitar, reading Civil War history, watching Tar Heel basketball, and seeing heavy metal shows.
Eric will be thinking up story ideas, assigning them, and editing them for the site and the Sunday section. He begins on October 14.