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The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
Colin Hackshaw

Colin Hackshaw, Roar Staff Writer

All content by Colin Hackshaw
Ryan Franklin's headshot via piedmont.edu.

Dr. Franklin’s Impact: Building Professor-Student Connections at Piedmont University

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
May 5, 2025
Senior Adam Metivier pitching against Oglethorpe, resulting in a win for the Lions. (Dale Zanine)

Spring Conference Playoffs

Colin Hackshaw and Olivia Carpenter
April 25, 2025
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket is set, with sixteen teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences facing off in a mix of fresh matchups and fierce rivalries, all in pursuit of hockey’s ultimate prize. (CBS Sports)

Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview

Alexis Baumgardner and Colin Hackshaw
April 25, 2025
All of Piedmont’s women’s sports teams coming together to celebrate winning the Commissioner’s Cup. (Mooreshots LLC)

10 Best Women’s Sports Uniforms at Piedmont

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
A young, ecstatic Colin Hackshaw after Clinton Portis signed his football outside of FedEx Field before a game.

It’s Me and My Team

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
Picture of the Grammarly logo - the program the Piedmont’s IT department has elected to move away from.

Piedmont Switches Student Access from Grammarly to Microsoft Editor

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
Picture of a sunrise over the Georgia mountains from the entrance of Mystic Hall during the springtime.

Spring is the Best Time of Year

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
A basketball featuring the NCAA logo, the initiator of the NIL debate. (unsplash.com)

Playing for the Right Reasons: NIL is Taking Over

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
A promotional graphic for Super Bowl LIX.

Super Bowl LIX Review

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Freshman Marissa Weaver hitting her approach shot at the 2024 Alamo City Classic in San Antonio, Texas. The Lions finished third of ten teams in the event.

Men’s and Women’s Golf Preview

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Senior Jasmine Lowery prepares to hit against Mount St. Joseph last season.

Softball Season Preview

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
Icon represents how most people feel on Valentine’s Day. February 14th is just full of broken hearts.

Valentine’s Day is Pointless

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
Piedmont lacrosse midfielder, Zach Avila, catching a pass on the Lion Head.

If Piedmont Created a Football Team of Walk-Ons, Who Would Make the Team?

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
December 2, 2024
Junior Silas Mulligan going up for a lay up against Sewanee. Mulligan was unable to make the shot due to blocking, but did complete one out of two free throws due to a foul.

Piedmont Sports Update: Nov. 26, 2024

Ben Leffert, John Dieterly, Skylar Smith, and Colin Hackshaw
November 26, 2024
Junior Fisher Darden defending against a guard from Sewanee. Darden went on to score 22 points in total with eight of them being field goals.

Piedmont Sports Update: Nov. 19, 2024

Ben Leffert, Ansleigh Dubose, and Colin Hackshaw
November 19, 2024
Aerial view of Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers.

NFL Midseason Surprises and Disappointments

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
A picture of a family enjoying Thanksgiving dinner together.

Piedmont’s Change to Thanksgiving Break

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Headwater Outfitters in Rosman, N.C., underwater after Hurricane Helene.

The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Colin Hackshaw and Grant Prather
October 25, 2024
Goalie Johnny Matrona racks up another save. The 2024 graduate was a stellar athlete and student.

“Student-Athlete” = Johnny Matrona

Colin Hackshaw
October 18, 2024
Piedmont Home Soccer Field.

Fall Sports Update: Previewing Conference Play

Colin Hackshaw, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Junior golfer Erin Donovan broke her own USA South record, shooing a 66 (-6) on day one of the MCC Intercollegiate in Montgomery, Alabama on Sept. 22.

Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 24, 2024

Ansleigh Dubose, Nathan Courtwright, John Dieterly, Angelica Lux, and Colin Hackshaw
September 24, 2024
Graduate student Walker Capelle was named CCS runner of the week after finishing third overall at the University of North Georgia Invitational with a time of 26:35.0

Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 17, 2024

Ben Leffert, Zach Avila, John Dieterly, Colin Hackshaw, Grant Prather, Skylar Smith, and Damyon Traylor
September 17, 2024
Junior forward Colin Vogel opened the scoring for the Lions against Mississippi with a goal at 15:51 en route to a 5-0 win on Sept. 1.

Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 5, 2024

John Dieterly, Ansleigh DuBose, Colin Hackshaw, Damyon Traylor, Skylar Smith, and Ben Leffert
September 4, 2024
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