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THE CHANTICLEER

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History professor Florence Eliza Glaze sits for a booking photo at J. Reuben Long Detention Center, provided by Horry County Bookings and Releases.

Tenured professor escorted off campus in cuffs

Nora Smith, Managing Editor/Print August 22, 2025

History professor Florence Eliza Glaze was detained and escorted off Coastal Carolina University’s campus by the university’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) on the second day of the fall term.    Roughly...

Photo provided by Hemanth Vundavilli

New professor is making waves and studying them 

Leea Port, Editor-in-Chief August 19, 2025

Hemanth Vundavilli is thrilled to expand his research, teach students and make as much of an impact at Coastal Carolina University as possible.   Joining Coastal’s department of Marine Science...

Photo courtesy of Coastal Beekeeping Club

Coastal Beekeeping Club brings campus buzz

Mary Becker, Culture Editor August 15, 2025

Coastal Beekeeping Club is kicking off their start this fall with hopes to share the joy of beekeeping and the importance of the fuzzy, friendly pollinators with the community.   Off to a focused...

Illustration by Audrey Minzler

Community responds to another campus housing crisis

Madyson Bennett and Ava Norris August 14, 2025

As Coastal Carolina University prepares to house a record number of students this fall for the third consecutive year in a row, many are worried about the severity of mandated campus housing shortages...

Major League Baseball called, Coastal answered

Major League Baseball called, Coastal answered

Garrett Heller, Sports reporter July 24, 2025

Coastal baseball experiences most successful Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft since 2019, with four players selected to take the next step in their careers.   Catcher Caden Bodine, right-handed pitchers...

Graphic by Audrey Minzler, managing editor/design.

Social Justice Club demands honesty

Nora Smith, Managing Editor/Print July 9, 2025

Coastal Carolina’s Social Justice Club publicly addressed university administrators and those in positions of power Thursday, July 3, demanding that they give the student body what they deserve: the...

Conway decorates downtown in support of the Chanticleers.

Coastal Baseball loses MCWS finals, but wins community’s heart

Leea Port and Garrett Heller July 4, 2025

Coastal Carolina baseball lost to Louisiana State University in the Men’s College World Series (MCWS) with a score of 1-0 LSU for Game 1, and 5-3 LSU in Game 2. Nonetheless, the community celebrated...

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,...

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