THE CHANTICLEER

Oct. 16 editorial

Editorial board • October 23, 2025

In the Oct. 2 issue, The Chanticleer wrote an article titled, “‘CCU Pisser’ aims for fame” which covered the “CCU Pisser,” and reported on what many would consider unusual: an anonymous student...

No more gaslighting

Editorial board • September 19, 2025

Investing thousands of dollars a semester in our education just to be gaslit by university administrators is not what we had in mind, yet here we are. Pagán Smith stated that students’ referring...

Nice to meet you, Chants! We are The Chanticleer, a student run newspaper organization (that’s right, we’re just like all of you) serving as the mirror, watchdog and marketplace for Coastal Carolina...

Celebrating Women’s History Month when everyone else is silent

Editorial Board • March 27, 2025

As a mostly female editorial staff (Hi Cade), we at The Chanticleer would like to celebrate the excellence of women at Coastal Carolina University, even though Women’s History Month is no longer federally...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...