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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....

President Michael Benson speaks at Coastal Carolina University's 70th birthday celebration.

CCU begins national search for new president

Madison Sharrock, Managing editor/Content February 22, 2025

The Coastal Carolina University board of trustees announced on Feb. 21 that University President Michael Benson received an offer to become the next president of West Virginia University (WVU). It is...

Art by Frances Ludwig

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...

HTC renews liquor license: Is CCU a dry campus?

HTC renews liquor license: Is CCU a dry campus?

Emma Ioele, Reporter February 17, 2025

Coastal Carolina University is renewing its liquor license at the HTC Center for sporting events, catering and other special events which take place on campus.     The renewal is expected to be...

First-year CCU student retention rates, fall 2014-2023. Infographic by Frances Ludwig with flourish.studio

Retention rates: Thriving, transferring or dropping out

Leea Port, Editorial associate February 4, 2025

Students share truths about their college realities as Coastal Carolina University experiences increased first-year retention rates for the fourth year in a row.   Freshmen across the nation...

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