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‘Primetime,’ but on your movie screen instead

The Chanticleer

My friend Erika Muja and I went to see Robert Pattinson’s newest movie “Primetime.” The film dramatizes the life of reporter and television host Chris Hansen. Hansen is best known for his show, “To Catch a Predator,” focused on catching adult men engaging with minors on online chat rooms. Eventually, luring them in person to confront...

Officers from the CCU Police Department have made two arrests

The Chanticleer

In connection with an incident near Coastal Carolina University on Friday, two men have been arrested, 19-year-old Charles Anthony McCray and 18-year-old Aiden Vincenzo Armstrong. According to booking records from the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Horry County, both McCray and Armstrong have been charged with carrying weapons on school property and brea

‘No Kings’ protest aimed to shape congressional election

The Chanticleer

Protestors gathered in Conway for a No Kings rally to boost voter turnout for upcoming congressional elections. The protest was held at the Horry County courthouse on Saturday at 11 a.m., and its goal was to express opposition to the current administration and constitutional values. Todd Madigan, founder of Coastal Democracy and organizer of...

Coastal volleyball overcomes two-set deficit to defeat Marshall

The Chanticleer

Coastal Carolina women’s volleyball rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Marshall 3-2 at home on Saturday, winning the first out of a two-game series. Coastal’s offense came out strong in the first set, but Marshall stayed close behind and ultimately claimed the set 25-21. During the second set, Coastal struggled to keep up...

App State erases 10-point deficit to defeat CCU

The Chanticleer

Coastal Carolina drops its fourth game of the year, losing to rival Appalachian State 35-32 on Friday night to fall to 2-4. This marked Coastal’s first defeat against App State since 2021, and the first loss to the Mountaineers in Conway since 2018. App State now leads the all-time series over Coastal 8-5. Coastal opened...

Rivalry returns to Brooks Stadium as CCU hosts App State

The Chanticleer

Coastal Carolina football looks to earn its fifth straight win over Appalachian State as the two Sun Belt rivals face off at Brooks Stadium. The Chanticleers will host the Mountaineers on Friday at 8 p.m., and the game will be televised live on ESPN. Coastal enters the game coming off a 27-21 road victory over Marshall,...

Coastal basketball brought Nightmare on Elm Street to Downtown Conway

The Chanticleer

Coastal Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams joined students and local families in Downtown Conway for the third annual Nightmare on Elm Street, giving fans a chance to meet the players before the season. The event took place on Elm Street between Second and Third Avenues, beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The night was filled...

Coastal Carolina defeats UCF picking up first conference win

The Chanticleer

To extend its winning streak to two games, Coastal Carolina men’s soccer team defeated the University of Central Florida 2-1 on Friday night. This earned its first conference win of the season. Coastal opened the scoring in the 37th minute when UCF Defender Jem Hewlett scored an own goal. Midfield Brady Schumacher’s cross earned the...

Coastal Carolina women’s soccer beat Southern Miss

The Chanticleer

Coastal Carolina women’s soccer defeated Southern Mississippi 4-1 on Thursday at the CCU Soccer Complex, after a two-game skid. Forward Olivia Goretski opened the scoring in the 16th minute to give the Chanticleers a 1-0 lead. Goretski explained her excitement celebrating with her teams after scoring a point for her team. “Leading up to...

Coastal Carolina football prepares for Marshall in a Sun Belt clash

The Chanticleer

Coastal Carolina football heads back on the road after back-to-back home losses. The Chanticleers visit Marshall this week for their second game of Sun Belt Conference play. Both teams enter the matchup 0-1 in conference play. Coastal is 1-4 overall, while Marshall is 3-2 after losing its conference opener 45-17 to undefeated to James Madison ...

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