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Spring ’25 CCU Commencement Speaker profile: Tim Hardee encourages ambition

Mary McPartlin, News Reporter April 29, 2025

This year’s Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony keynote speaker is Tim Hardee, Ph.D., the Coastal Carolina University 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient.    The commencement ceremony will...

Sigma Kappa and Sigma Pi celebrate their first place win for the second year in a row.

Chants rocked out at the beach to fight cancer

Leea Port, Editorial Associate April 17, 2025

This year’s Chant Rock fundraiser went all out to embrace the “waving goodbye to cancer” beach theme, as Coastal Carolina University sororities and fraternities performed choreographed routines.   As...

Infographic by Leea Port

South Carolina targets Medicaid beneficiaries in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic

Leea Port, Editorial Associate April 16, 2025

The United States Supreme Court heard the South Carolina Department of Human Health Services’ (SCDHHS) persistent argument to prevent Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) from accepting Medicaid...

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...

Photo courtesy of Conway Architectural Salvage.

Historic restoration nonprofit strengthens community ties

Karolyn Chetirko, News Candidate April 9, 2025

Alan Todd, lecturer of religious studies at Coastal Carolina University and executive director of the Conway Architectural Salvage & Heritage Project, shared insight on his nonprofit restoration organization...

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...

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