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The Student Voice of Coastal Carolina University

THE CHANTICLEER

THE CHANTICLEER

A defeated Madison Sharrock.

Senioritis and imposter syndrome: A perfect storm for overachievers

Madison Sharrock, Digital managing editor November 12, 2024

Symptoms include but are not limited to: contemplating if the last four years were worth it, staring at your dorm ceiling for an unhealthy amount of time  and procrastinating homework as if it’s going...

Graphic by Caroline Surface

Simple and to the point: Authenticity is “BRAT”

Caroline Surface, Multimedia editor November 12, 2024

“This has been the total opposite of like an overnight success story,” Charlie XCX said in “The ‘BRAT’ Interview” with Zane Lowe.    From feeling like an “underground artist” to...

Frances Cox and Madison Sharrock prior to the James Madison University versus Coastal Carolina University football game.

Rivalries never justify coarse behavior

Madison Sharrock, Digital managing editor November 3, 2024

I thought my first away game as a Coastal Carolina University (CCU) senior was going to be an experience I would never forget– and unfortunately, it was.  My freshman year roommate, Frances, and...

Graphic by Caroline Surface

This year’s Halloween costume must-haves: A look at pop culture influences

Morgan Gallagher, Culture editor October 24, 2024

From Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to the cowboys of the movie “Twisters,” this year’s pop culture influences the hottest Halloween costumes.  Last year, we saw how the “Barbie” movie inspired...

Graphic by Caroline Surface

Say it to my face: Anonymity and social media scraps

Emma Ioele, Candidate October 14, 2024

Taking over campus and the minds of Coastal Carolina University (CCU) students, YikYak and Coastal Carolina’s Snapchat stories have become a beacon of drama and a way for people to communicate about...

Illustration by Audrey Minzler.

Happy National Mean Girls Day

Jasmine Whitfield, Candidate October 3, 2024

“On October 3 he asked me what day it was, ‘It’s October 3’,” Cady Heron said. This iconic line created National Mean Girls Day. The first time I watched “Mean Girls” was at the ripe age...

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“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: Be pleasantly surprised

Trent Fitch, Reporter September 18, 2024

Although the 1980s created multiple famous horror characters like Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees, the macabre mind of director Tim Burton helped create a character who was recently brought back to life...

Chant Tea: Starting college with sick twist

Trent Fitch, reporter April 19, 2024

Editor’s note: All students interviewed in this issue’s Chant Tea are seniors at Coastal Carolina University.

How to celebrate graduation, properly

Madisyn L. Padgett, culture desk editor April 19, 2024

Attention all seniors: It’s time to plan the most important part of graduation, a decision that will influence the rest of your life– where to celebrate on graduation night, of course.     After...

Best spots on campus for graduation photos

Caroline Surface, campus desk editor April 19, 2024

Graduation photos are timeless pieces that will sit on a family member’s mantle for years to come. So, you want to make sure your photos are taken in a great location.    Coastal Carolina University...

No days off: Study day goes missing from academic calendar

Ryleigh Kelley, reporter April 19, 2024

The end of the Spring 2024 semester is approaching fast, but with a shocking twist.   After the last day of classes wind down, students usually head over to Kimbel Library to dedicate an entire day...

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