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THE CHANTICLEER

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Executive blitz concerns future educators

Madison Sharrock, Managing editor/Content February 21, 2025

Although Coastal Carolina University no longer has a designated office for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, some identity-based organizations on campus await the potential effects of reversing...

CCU students on an HTC Honors kayak trip. Photo provided by @ccuoutdoors Instagram

Outdoor recreation spring opportunities

Leea Port, Editorial associate January 27, 2025

This spring Coastal Carolina University’s Outdoor Recreation Program prepares for the annual Sugar Mountain Ski Trip, Waties Island stargazing, kayaking under the full moon and more.    While...

University staff shovels a walkway in front of Hicks Dining Hall on campus following the snow storm.

Day three of redirected class, limited dining hall hours

Nora Smith, Culture editor January 23, 2025

Online instruction will continue for Coastal Carolina University students through Friday, Jan. 24, according to University Marking and Communication.    Both main dining halls, Hicks and UP locations,...

Road conditions inside University Place, an off-campus student residency hall found off of Hwy 544.

CCU campus operations continue online

Nora Smith, Culture editor January 22, 2025

Online instruction will continue throughout Thursday, Jan. 23, according to University Marking and Communication.    Campus woke up to a white winter wonderland this morning– four to six inches...

Steady snow falling outside Ronald Eaglin residence hall.

CCU redirects classes anticipating snowfall

Nora Smith, Culture editor January 21, 2025

Coastal Carolina University has redirected all classes online beginning at 4:00 p.m. Jan. 21 until the end of Wednesday, Jan. 22.    Multiple inches of snow and extremely low temperatures are expected....

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The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Meadow Myers, Multimedia editor January 20, 2025

Nearly 20 years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, the United States established Martin Luther King Jr. Day, commonly known as MLK...

Photo courtesy of ccublackalumni via Instagram.

Campus mourns death of executive member

Madisyn L. Padgett, Editor-in-chief January 2, 2025

The Coastal Carolina University community reels from the untimely death of Travis E. Overton, vice president for executive initiatives and chief of staff, after students, faculty and staff were alerted...

The staff at Lyme Clinic Mexico surround Whitman Spires. They cheered him on during the various treatments. Photo provided by Hannah Spires.

Broken to be healed: Whitman’s journey

Caroline Surface, Multimedia editor December 10, 2024

It’s remarkable how 13-year-old Whitman Spires is playing basketball outside. His muscles stretch as they move, and hand-eye coordination is required to shoot the ball into the hoop. He’s able to...

Senior Michael Wingo, representative of Chants for Liberty, speaking with Amanda Foss, executive assistant to the president.

Student organization petitions for nonlethal self-defense tools on campus

Leea Port, Reporter December 3, 2024

Coastal Carolina University’s (CCU) Chants for Liberty student organization delivered nearly 900 signed petitions to University President Michael Benson’s office by surprise.  Chants for Liberty...

Rendering of future CINO Grille renovation. Photo courtesy of BOUDREUX architectural firm

CINO Grille to undergo renovations in summer 2025

Emma Ioele, Candidate November 20, 2024

During the summer of 2025, CINO Grille at Coastal Carolina University will undergo construction for a new and improved look.   Many CCU students have been feeling frustrated with the long lines...

Infographic by Frances Ludwig, information provided by Pew Research Center

Election feelings, ballot of nerves

Madisyn L. Padgett, Print managing editor November 20, 2024

Some young female voters found themselves in varying states of shock, betrayal, exhaustion and despondency after the 2024 presidential election results, and are weary of what the next four years may bring.   Pending...

Graphic by Frances Ludwig

Students race toward Thanksgiving break as fall burnout reaches peak

Nora Smith, Candidate November 18, 2024

Students across Coastal Carolina University’s campus have reported feelings of severe burnout as the fall semester comes to an end, and despite the University’s efforts to ease students’ fatigue,...

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