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Outside hitter Emily Fowler spikes the ball

Chants spike for the cause in Pink Out win over App State

Gabi Braden, Sports candidate October 25, 2025

Coastal Carolina volleyball battled to a 3-2 home victory over Appalachian State on Saturday during their “Pink Out” match in support of breast cancer awareness.  “I mean we already come out...

Coastal Surf Club takes a group photo to on one of their many adventures

Photo provided by Marin Sanderfoot

Surf clubs rides the tide

Mary Becker, Culture Editor October 24, 2025

Despite rapid growth this year, Coastal Carolina University’s Surf Club continues to maintain a tight-knit community. With over 400 student signups at Organization Kickoff Day in August, the club currently...

Album cover courtesy of Taylor Swift's Instagram page

Shakespeare walked so Taylor could Showgirl

Madyson Bennett, News Editor October 23, 2025

Taylor Swift’s 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has taken many fans by surprise, including me.   As a fan base we are so accustomed to her sad prose, that this album immediately comes off...

CCU forward Dominic Cintra battles for ball possession

Chants break through, defeating Georgia State to end losing streak

Meadow Myers, Managing Editor/Digital October 22, 2025

The Coastal Carolina men’s soccer team broke their eight-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 3-1 victory over Georgia State University, earning their first Sun Belt Conference win of the season.  Leading...

Photo courtesy of Todd Madigan

Conway ‘No Kings 2’ protest unites community with American values

Rein Fraser, Culture candidate October 21, 2025

“In America, we don’t do kings,” Todd Madigan, assistant professor in sociology and founder of Coastal Democracy, said. “We never have, and we never will.”  A diverse group came together...

Photo credit to Coastal Carolina University Website

Is CCU a Military-Friendly School?

Randy Burk, Director of Military and Veteran Services October 21, 2025

All colleges and universities welcome recognition for the accomplishments of their staff and faculty that go above and beyond what is expected while serving students. Schools proudly announce recognitions...

Vote graphic by Caroline Surface.

Casting votes, close calls and campus culture

Isabelle Neilson, Candidate November 3, 2024

Voting season is upon us, and it is time to start casting your vote.     Being on a college campus, people come from all parts of the country. Some students are more open to expressing their political...

Employment of physical therapists is projected to grow 17% from 2021 to 2031. Graphic by Caroline Surface

Doctor of Physical Therapy program moves forward

Leea Port, Candidate November 3, 2024

If further approvals are granted and development goes as planned, then Coastal Carolina University’s (CCU) third doctoral degree program could launch by Fall 2028.     The board of trustees...

Annabel Poinsette playing Carrie White during the destruction scene.

Sheltered upbringing turns bloody destruction

Lillian Guigear, Candidate October 31, 2024

Fighting to live in a school that is unkind and living with a mother who does not understand the world without strict following of God, all lead to the destruction of a community.      On Friday,...

Tim Beck, CCU's head football coach, prepares for the Homecoming game Oct. 19.

Offensive coordinator fired following back-to-back football losses

Meadow Myers, Sports editor October 21, 2024

Head football coach Tim Beck fired Coastal Carolina University’s offensive coordinator, Travis Trickett, following back-to-back losses against James Madison University and the University of Louisiana...

Above: Melissa Jefferson. Design by Frances Ludwig.

Teal, Bronze and Gold: Congratulations in order

Executive board August 13, 2024

On behalf of The Chanticleer, we extend our congratulations to Coastal Carolina University (CCU) alumna Melissa Jefferson.  Jefferson, who was a standout on the women’s track and field team from...

Chanticleer seeks to fill historic class

Chanticleer seeks to fill historic class

The Chanticleer staff August 13, 2024

The Chanticleer is embarking on a new era with a recruitment and training program for first-time reporters called the Candidate Program. Editor-in-Chief Brooke Bromberg is excited to invite a new group...

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