The newspaper began in 1934 as The Teacola, soon afterward changing its name to the Collegian. The Chanticleer changed to its current name and tabloid-sized format in 1967. Adam Smith, Editor Christopher Lauer, Managing Editor Stephanie Pendergrass, News Editor Joshua W. Bingham, Features Editor Anthony Hill, Sports Editor Callie Williams, Advertising Director Johanna Wood, Online Editor Mike Stedham, Advisor The Chanticleer, the student newspaper of Jacksonville State University, is produced by the students. The Editor has the final decision on all content.
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