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Two Chants console one another during the Celebration of Life.

Ingle Memorial oak tree honors legacies of late Chants at Celebration of Life

Kaleigh Ford, News Editor April 11, 2025

The Ingle Memorial Oak Tree now honors the lives of nine more Chanticleers who have died within the past year. Their legacies will live on as the tree continues to grow.     The Ingle Memorial...

National Biology Honor Society TriBeta member paints designs on Relay For Life participant to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Coastal ‘waves goodbye’ to cancer

Mary McPartlin, News Reporter April 10, 2025

On April 5, Relay For Life (RFL) held its annual day-long walkathon fundraiser event at Coastal Carolina University's Blanton Park for the 18th year running; and this years beach theme, “waving goodbye...

From left: News reporter Emma Ioele interviews Deans Bornholdt, Smalls and Richmond.

Female dean majority at CCU stick together

Emma Ioele, News Reporter April 7, 2025

The deans of Coastal Carolina University, five out of seven being women, created a collaborative, supportive environment to foster student success.     With the female dean’s accomplishments,...

Infographic by Frances Ludwig

Student weigh in on raising rent

Monique Fernand, News Candidate March 25, 2025

Walk2Campus Properties raised rent prices mid-lease period by up to $40.   In 2023, The Ascent started at $635, but the next lease period increased to a minimum of $700. Now, mid-lease, prices...

Coastal Carolina University students voicing their concerns during the Town Hall meeting.

CCU’s Division of Belonging renamed to comply with executive orders

Monique Fernand, Culture Candidate March 19, 2025

Coastal Carolina University hosted a town hall meeting on March 4 and 5 to discuss the name change of the Division of University Belonging and Student Affairs to the “Division of Student Affairs.”...

Main Street celebrates with St. Patrick’s Day parade

Main Street celebrates with St. Patrick’s Day parade

Bryce C. Johnson, News Candidate March 19, 2025

The 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Myrtle Beach covered the streets with Irish spirit with plenty of green and live band performances and festivities.  Brandy Cloos, the special events program...

Student veterans gather for Warrior Wednesday. Photo provided by Sheila Singleton, VA Certifying Official

Warrior Wednesday connects student veterans

Meadow Myers, Multimedia editor March 17, 2025

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Coastal Carolina University’s Office of Military and Veteran Services faced drastically low involvement from student veterans.     To reach veterans on campus,...

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CINO Pantry policy change raises privacy concerns

Bryce C. Johnson, News Candidate March 5, 2025

The CINO Pantry, a resource on campus for students in need of necessary supplies like food or hygiene products, has undergone new policy changes.   This resource program was created to help reduce...

PPGA and Social Justice Club members hold a "Funeral for Democracy" protest on Prince Lawn Feb. 17.

Organizations protest Presidents’ Day for opposing freedoms

Lily Whitener, Staff photographer March 4, 2025

The Social Justice Club and supporters took to Prince Lawn at Coastal Carolina University to protest the current sitting presidential administration on Feb. 17. The peaceful demonstration spanned over...

Celebrating the life of Travis E. Overton

Izzy Neilson, News Reporter March 4, 2025

“Tradition, diligence and legacy” are three words Ashley Holloway, associate vice president of university marketing and communication, used to describe Travis E. Overton.     Overton's celebration...

Vines' efforts in donation supplies, mostly bottled water. Photo provided by Brooke Bromberg.

Wildfire erupts miles from campus in Carolina Forest

Mady Bennett, Culture Reporter March 3, 2025

A wildfire sparked in Carolina Forest, just over 5 miles from Coastal Carolina University’s campus, on Saturday, March 1.    Many families were forced to evacuate to escape the fire and the smoke....

Benson named next president of WVU

Benson named next president of WVU

Madisyn L. Padgett, Editor-in-chief February 25, 2025

After four years with Coastal Carolina University, President Michael Benson will be starting his next chapter as the 27th president of West Virginia University (WVU).   Benson will finish the spring...

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