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Relay for Life 2024 philanthropist homecoming float. Photo provided by Isabella Mezzenga

CCU’s annual homecoming parade is back from the dead

Mary McPartlin, News Reporter November 3, 2025

Coastal Carolina University and the city of Conway are marking the revival of the traditional homecoming parade hosted by CCU and Conway Downtown Alive in its own spotlight.  On Nov. 7, starting at...

Wedding bells ring out on campus

Mary Becker, Culture Editor October 23, 2025

History is in the making at Coastal Carolina University, for the first time ever a student was married in the Lib Jackson Student Union.   The wedding took place virtually on Monday at 4 p.m. in the...

Aramark in the hot seat

Zakiera Green and Dominic Calabrese October 23, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 8, Aramark Marketing Manager Lizabeth Kasmer sat down with a resident advisor (RA) from each university residential building and discussed reported food complaints on campus. Reports focused...

Coastal Carolina University highlights Coastal Compass Coaching as a CCU 
alumni-owned business

Photo credits to CCU Office for Advancement and Alumni Engagement's Linkedin.

Learning from someone who gets it

Leea Port, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2025

Coastal Carolina University alum, Eden Alon, is shedding a new light on disability advocation in Horry County with the development of his business, Coastal Compass Coaching. Alon offers more than just...

University leadership address student organization funding and campus safety concerns

Bri Airey, Sports Editor October 13, 2025

Launching a new forum for students to raise concerns directly with university leadership last week, Coastal Carolina University’s first Campus Conversation addressed students’ questions about student...

SGA meeting lays out DEI-response clarity and concerns

Leea Port and Renaissance Fraser October 9, 2025

Monday evening’s SGA meeting invited Mariel Pagán Smith, interim vice president for student affairs and assistant vice president for student engagement, to further respond to student concerns on the...

CCU President Winebrake speaks during the faculty senate meeting

Faculty senate raises free speech concerns as CCU sees historic enrollment

Ava Norris, News Reporter October 8, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Coastal Carolina University’s Faculty Senate meeting touched on faculty concerns regarding academic freedom and freedom of speech.   President James Winebrake opened the meeting...

The Coastal Problem Initiative poster as seen on their Instagram @thecoastalproblem

Music department disapproves of funding

Mary McPartlin, News reporter October 6, 2025

The Coastal Problem Initiative fights against what founders feel are university funding injustices, stating that $3,634 of Coastal Carolina University students’ annual tuition fees are put towards athletics.  Founders...

A screenshot of the CCU pisser's TikTok account

‘CCU Pisser’ aims for fame

Ava Norris, News Reporter October 3, 2025

A local TikTok user known as the “CCU Pisser” has gained more than 3,700 followers this month, drawing attention to Coastal Carolina University’s campus after posting videos of himself allegedly...

Downtown Conway City Hall decorates in support of CCU.

Conway declares State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Imelda

Meadow Myers, Managing Editor/digital September 25, 2025

A State of Emergency was declared by the City of Conway at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The city is now operating at Operational Condition Level (OPCON) 2 in anticipation of potential impacts from the development...

Line to one of the many free concession stands at Sept. 6 game

Coastal becomes first college to offer free concessions

Mary McPartlin, News Reporter September 22, 2025

Coastal Carolina University’s Sept. 6 football home opener launched the start of free concessions at their football games. According to ESPN, Coastal is the first Football Bowl Subdivision program in...

CCU students make their way onto the teal shuttle at the Chanticleer west shuttle station

Student Union expansion calls for new shuttle route

Monique Fernand, News Reporter September 22, 2025

A new shuttle station route is affecting Coastal Carolina University students and staff, and students don’t see the appeal. Greg Weisner, the director of parking and transportation services, and his...

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