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How many awards are worth your trust?

Editorial board February 25, 2025

At The Chanticleer, we work diligently to ensure material is of the highest journalistic standard possible. We strive to inform the local community about things that may directly or indirectly affect...

Why does ‘The Onion’ not sound like satire anymore?

Editorial board February 25, 2025

Many feel exhausted by the constant stream of news notifications detailing some major shift in the U.S. government.   President Trump is bombarding the public with executive orders that may have serious...

Catastrophic climate change shifts from myth to reality, corporations value profit over planet

Catastrophic climate change shifts from myth to reality, corporations value profit over planet

Editorial board February 3, 2025

Although snow days from Jan. 21-24 redirected classes and resulted in joyous fun, the bizarre event was indicative of an unavoidable reality: the planet is dying.   Climate change may seem like...

From left: Brooke Bromberg, Madisyn Padgett, and Madison Sharrock pose with their South Carolina Press Association awards at Winthrop University.

Letter from the Editor: Discovering my unexpected path through journalism

Madisyn L. Padgett, Editor-in-chief January 27, 2025

I started my college experience as an aimless, undeclared freshman, and I am finishing it as the editor-in-chief of The Chanticleer, which feels surreal in reflection.   I joined this publication...

The Chanticleer's new reporters pose with Student Media Coordinator John Harvey, Managing Editor/Print Madisyn Padgett and Editor-in-Chief Brooke Bromberg.

CCU’s first-ever candidate class joins staff

Editorial board December 6, 2024

This semester we welcomed our first-ever candidate class at Coastal Carolina University. The Candidate Program, created by Student Media Coordinator John Harvey, is a system built to train aspiring student...

President-elect Donald Trump at his rally at the HTC Center on Feb. 10.

Navigating journalists’ place in society and politics

Editorial board November 13, 2024

Journalism has been under attack in recent years, with prominent politicians accusing journalists of spreading “fake news.” As the editorial board of The Chanticleer, we believe in and understand the...

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EDITORIAL: Exercise your right to vote, don’t follow blindly

Editorial Board November 6, 2024

Election season can be a tumultuous time of uncertainty, disagreement and stress, and many feel defenseless against this turmoil. However, strong opinions never justify hatred toward opposing viewpoints.   Media...

Meet the team behind the team

Brooke F. Bromberg, Editor-in-chief November 1, 2024

Welcome back, Chants!    The Chanticleer, Coastal Carolina University’s (CCU) student-run newspaper, is extremely excited for another year of keeping you informed and entertained. This semester...

Suicide Prevention Month

Editorial board November 1, 2024

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, we at The Chanticleer would like to offer our support to those fighting silent battles. Suicide and suicidal ideation are heavy topics, but we as an editorial...

Hurricanes Helene and Milton’s effects and relief

Editorial board November 1, 2024

The last couple of weeks have been tough for many, with not one but two Category 3 and 4 hurricanes.     Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Sept. 26 as a Category 4, and nearly two weeks...

Exercise your right to vote, but don’t follow blindly

Editorial board November 1, 2024

Election season can be a tumultuous time of uncertainty, disagreement and stress, and many feel defenseless against this turmoil. However, strong opinions never justify hatred toward opposing viewpoints.   Media...

EDITORIAL: Freedom of speech is a double-edged sword

Editorial board October 14, 2024

Many of you are probably wondering why we haven’t done much reporting on the recent protests on campus. Before we do, we have to talk about freedom of speech. It's commonly understood to mean “I can...

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