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CCU employees Kyle Malanowski (left) and Kaitlin Nash (right) are under investigation by the university regarding posts on social media.  
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Members of Congress draw attention to CCU employees

Nora Smith, Managing Editor/Print September 16, 2025

Coastal Carolina University dismisses one employee and suspends another upon Congress members request, regarding their social media posts referencing the death of Charlie Kirk.  Twelve hours ago, South...

The Coastal defense attempts to block a field goal attempt by ECU.

CCU football falls to an ECU shutout, first since 2008

Favour Murtala, Sports reporter September 14, 2025

East Carolina University (ECU) spoiled Coastal Carolina’s Saturday night with a 38-0 shutout at Brooks Stadium on Saturday night, handing the Chanticleers their first scoreless game since 2008.   Coastal’s...

A 9/11 memorial created by surrounding Grand Strand communities in the days following the attacks. Photo courtesy of The Chanticleer photo archive.

24 years later, students and faculty remember 9/11

Meadow Myers, Managing Editor/digital September 11, 2025

The attack of September 11, 2001, is a day many will never forget, but most Coastal Carolina University students never lived through it.   For much of the student body the attacks of 9/11 are lessons...

Fans stand for the playing of the national anthem.

Teal Nation comes together for Family Weekend

Favour Murtala, Sports reporter September 7, 2025

Coastal Carolina’s campus felt different this weekend - louder, brighter and fuller.   Families packed in for Fall Teal Nation Family Weekend, and for three straight days campus carried the energy...

Community members excited to stand up for what they believe in.

Local protesters refuse to let democracy die

Leea Port, Editor-in-Chief September 3, 2025

This Labor Day over 60 community members, many being Coastal Carolina University students and professors, gathered with signs on the sidewalks of U.S. Highway 544 near campus for an anti-authoritarianism...

Infielders huddle in pitching circle to discuss strategy mid-game.

Women’s athletics dominate despite financial disparities

Bri Airey, Sports candidate April 1, 2025

While Coastal Carolina University’s female sports are excelling in their fields this spring, they still face unnecessary barriers to success.   Some female athletes fight competitive and gender...

Savannah Brooks, guard, makes a shot from the 3-point line.

Coastal women’s basketball downs Georgia State

Cade Williams, Sports editor January 17, 2025

Coastal Carolina University (CCU) women’s basketball returned home for Education Day to welcome Sun Belt Conference rival Georgia State University after a long road trip to play four games over the holidays.     Coastal...

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...

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