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The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar

Brett Loftis, Publication Editor

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Matthew Luther, a member of the Piedmont swimming, which already exists at Piedmont. Luther, among other swimmers, is very confused about Piedmont's second swim team. PHOTO//MATT KODROWSKI

APRIL FOOLS: Piedmont Announces Swim Team Despite Already Having One

Brett Loftis, Magazine Editor
April 1, 2022
Broadcaster Brett Loftis will be set to commentate for the Lions next year. // PHOTO BRETT LOFTIS

APRIL FOOLS: Piedmont Won’t Let Brett Loftis Graduate

Brett Loftis, Magazine Editor
April 1, 2022
A Faulty Franchise: How the Falcons Fumbled Matt Ryan and Deshaun Watson

A Faulty Franchise: How the Falcons Fumbled Matt Ryan and Deshaun Watson

Brett Loftis, Publication Editor
March 21, 2022
Photo by Clayton Malquist on Unsplash

The Atlanta Braves should let Freddie Freeman leave

Brett Loftis, Publication Editor
March 14, 2022
What the Mont? March 11, 2022

What the Mont? March 11, 2022

Brett Loftis and Evan LaPorta
March 11, 2022
Super Bowl LVI's Pepsi Superbowl Halftime Show included Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar.

Guess Who’s Back: Super Bowl LVI Halftime Performance

Brett Loftis, Publication Editor
March 8, 2022
What the Mont? Feb. 18, 2022

What the Mont? Feb. 18, 2022

Brett Loftis and Evan LaPorta
February 18, 2022
What the Mont? Jan. 28, 2022

What the Mont? Jan. 28, 2022

Brett Loftis and Evan LaPorta
January 28, 2022
What The Mont? Oct. 29, 2021

What The Mont? Oct. 29, 2021

Brett Loftis and Evan LaPorta
October 29, 2021
What the Mont? Oct. 15, 2021

What the Mont? Oct. 15, 2021

Brett Loftis and John Dills
October 15, 2021
Dr. Dale Van Cantfort posing next to his Rotary award. // Photo Courtesy of Dr. Van Cantfort.

A Leader in The Classroom and The Community: Dr. Dale Van Cantfort

Brett Loftis, Magazine Editor
September 28, 2021
Senior Carter Ballstadt added a Gold Glove award to his accomplishments as a Piedmont Lion. // PHOTO COURTESY PIEDMONT BASEBALL INSTAGRAM

Lions Leaving a Legacy: Piedmont Athletics Rack Up on Awards

Brett Loftis, Managing Editor
September 2, 2021
One of the two fifth year seniors on this year's team, Zach Swindell, takes a swing during the 2020 season. Swindell looks to bring leadership, high character and quality at bats in 2021. Photo Courtesy of Zach Swindell

2021 Piedmont Baseball Preview: Lions vs. The World

Brett Loftis, Sports Editor
February 8, 2021
Sophomore Mass Communications major Emma Marti worked as a Stringer for the Associated Press on Election Night 2020. PHOTO // Savanna Kennedy.

Getting Associated With the Election

Brett Loftis, Sports Editor
November 23, 2020
Dr. Tingle creating another advanced website for the spooky season // PHOTO Cameron Graham

Who’s the Scariest Professor at Piedmont?

Anna Watson, Nick Pope, Savannah Richards, Cameron Graham, Brett Loftis, and Laura Alyssa Platé
November 3, 2020
Sophomore Kelton Kieschnick throws a pitch to senior Zach Swindell. Zach Swindell is playing in his third Piedmont Fall World Series. Picture Credit: Emma Marti

Getting Back Into the Swing of Things

Brett Loftis, Sports Editor
November 1, 2020
Matthew Leeman hits a shot during the Men's Golf Camden Collegiate Tournament. He shot +6 as he finished 10th in the tournament and lead all Lions. Pic creds: Karl L. Moore

Absorbing the Spotlight: 2020 Piedmont Golf

Brett Loftis, Sports Editor
October 19, 2020
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna follows through on a solo home run against the Miami Marlins during the first inning on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

The Big Bear With a Big Season 

Brett Loftis, Sports Editor
October 11, 2020
President Ray Cleere during his time as President at Piedmont College. Pic creds: Courtesy of Ashley Cleere

Piedmont College: The House That Ray Cleere Built

Brett Loftis , Sports Editor
October 2, 2020
Livia Skinner, Piedmont College junior guard, during her first high school game after her grandfather Maxie Skinner had passed away. This picture is very similar as the one of her grandfather. pic cred: J&S Photography, courtesy of Livia Skinner

Continuing a Legacy: Livia Skinner

Brett Loftis, Sports Editor
September 30, 2020
Piedmont Protocols: How Do Student-Athletes Feel About Returning to the Field?

Piedmont Protocols: How Do Student-Athletes Feel About Returning to the Field?

Brett Loftis, Sports Editor
September 12, 2020
To Play or Not to Play: The Status of Division I College Football

To Play or Not to Play: The Status of Division I College Football

Brett Loftis, Sports Editor
September 1, 2020
Changing the Culture: Piedmont College Freshmen Athletes

Changing the Culture: Piedmont College Freshmen Athletes

Brett Loftis, Sports Editor
August 29, 2020
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