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THE CHANTICLEER

The Student Voice of Coastal Carolina University

THE CHANTICLEER

THE CHANTICLEER

2025-2026 Staff

Leea Port
Editor-in-Chief

Leea Port

Hi everyone! My name is Leea, and I am the editor-in-chief of The Chanticleer. I am a senior communication major with a concentration in interactive journalism. Journalism is my passion because I believe we need truthful, clear an...

Managing Editor/Digital

Meadow Myers

Hi! This semester, I serve as the Managing Editor for Digital Content and sports photographer at The Chanticleer. In this role, I oversee the website, online story publication, and all social media platforms. I am pursuing dual...

Nora Smith
Managing Editor/Print

Nora Smith

I’m a senior English major at Coastal Carolina University and the Managing Print Editor for The Chanticleer. I’ve always enjoyed storytelling since I was a little girl and in Fall 2024, I was introduced to the world of journalism...

Audrey Minzler
Managing Editor/Design

Audrey Minzler

Hello, my name is Audrey. I am a junior who's double majoring in visual art and art history. I design the print edition of The Chanticleer and create the various illustrations and graphics within....

Izzy Neilson
Social media marketing

Izzy Neilson

Hi, I’m Izzy Neilson the marketing, social media, and sales manager. I am a junior and a public relations major. I love being able to market the paper and get people reading. I think it is important for a student-run paper to...

Kayleigh Anderson
Advertising sales

Kayleigh Anderson

Hi,I'm Kayleigh and I work for advertising sales at The Chanticleer! I am currently a senior double majoring in communication and public relations/strategic comm., with a minor in journalism. I have been with The Chanticleer since...

Bri Airey
Sports Editor

Bri Airey

Hey! I am the Sports Editor for The Chanticleer! I edit and oversee sports stories. I also attend sporting events, watch our Chants statistics, and dive deep into the sports world! I am from Myrtle Beach, SC and am a Journalism and ...

Mary Becker
Culture Editor

Mary Becker

Hi y’all! My name is Mary Becker I’m a sophomore communication major with a concentration in interactive journalism. This semester I serve as the culture desk editor. I love working in the culture department because I get...

Ava Norris
News reporter

Ava Norris

Hi! I’m Ava, a news reporter for The Chanticleer. I am a junior here at coastal with a major in communications and a minor in journalism. I love being a news reporter for the paper and being a voice for the students on campus!

Monique Fernand
Culture reporter

Monique Fernand

I'm Monique Fernand, and my major is Communication with a double minor in Film and Peace and War conflicts. I joined The Chanticleer News in 2025 with the intention of deepening my craft in news reporting. My future plans are to c...

Madyson Bennett
News editor

Madyson Bennett

Hi, I’m Madyson! I’m the News desk editor for The Chanticleer. I have a cat name Benji and I’ve also lived in 5 different states! 

Favour Murtala
Sports reporter

Favour Murtala

Sports reporter

Garrett Heller

Grace Seidel
Sports reporter

Grace Seidel

Hello! I am a junior majoring in Communications with a minor in Film and Production. One of my favorite experiences at Coastal has been working as a sports reporter for The Chanticleer. Reporting has allowed me to step outside o...

Emma Ioele
Editorial Associate

Emma Ioele

I'm a sophomore English major and the Editorial Associate for The Chanticleer. I hope to pursue writing, editing, and publishing as a career in the future. I am very excited for what life will bring me and the opportunities with The...

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