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The Chanticleer's new reporters pose with Student Media Coordinator John Harvey, Managing Editor/Print Madisyn Padgett and Editor-in-Chief Brooke Bromberg.

CCU’s first-ever candidate class joins staff

Editorial board December 6, 2024

This semester we welcomed our first-ever candidate class at Coastal Carolina University. The Candidate Program, created by Student Media Coordinator John Harvey, is a system built to train aspiring student...

Senior Michael Wingo, representative of Chants for Liberty, speaking with Amanda Foss, executive assistant to the president.

Student organization petitions for nonlethal self-defense tools on campus

Leea Port, Reporter December 3, 2024

Coastal Carolina University’s (CCU) Chants for Liberty student organization delivered nearly 900 signed petitions to University President Michael Benson’s office by surprise.  Chants for Liberty...

Barry Brown, linebacker, leaps for a tackle missing contact with the Georgia Southern ball carrier.

CCU football loses final home game of season

Cade Williams, Reporter November 23, 2024

Coastal Carolina fell to Georgia Southern University on Nov. 23 at Brooks Stadium on senior day for the final home game of the 2024-2025 season.   Georgia Southern jumped out 3-0 to open things...

Coastal Carolina University quarterback Ethan Vasko and running back Braydon Bennett visit Atticus at MUSC. Photo provided by Ben Hampton

Giving ‘Brave’ a new meaning

Brooke F. Bromberg, Editor-in-chief November 14, 2024

Imagine one day your 7-year-old son is running around the football stadium while you’re on the field coaching, and the next he’s confined to a hospital bed for weeks on end. This is the reality for...

Photo provided by Eric Shultz

“POLYGLOT,” powerful composition by University

Trent Fitch, Reporter November 13, 2024

Eric Schultz, assistant professor of clarinet and director of the Edwards Center for Inclusive Excellence, recently released his album “POLYGLOT,” on Oct. 4.    The album is an eclectic ensemble...

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...

Meet the team behind the team 

Meet the team behind the team 

Brooke F. Bromberg, Editor-in-chief August 13, 2024

Welcome back, Chants!    The Chanticleer, Coastal Carolina University’s (CCU) student-run newspaper, is extremely excited for another year of keeping you informed and entertained. This semester...

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