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The Student Media of Piedmont University

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The Student Media of Piedmont University

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Emma Marti

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief

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Theater professor Bill Gabelhausen leads students in a chant during the 2022 Pride Walk.

[Photo] Pride Walk Preview

Roar Staff
October 8, 2024
Senior forward Nakiyah Washington led the Lions with 17 points and 8 rebounds against Emory University. PHOTO // KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Nov. 22, 2022

Vanessa Manzo, Emma Marti, Jessica Sconyers, and
November 22, 2022
Marti’s group took a walking tour of West Point, stopping to admire the beautiful scenery of the Hudson River. // PHOTO Courtesy of Emma Marti.

SCUSA: The Opportunity of a Lifetime

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2022
Sophomore goalkeeper Haylee Dornan shut down all opponents and was named CCS Tournament MVP. PHOTO // PIEDMONT ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Nov. 8, 2022

Emma Marti, Chad Hall, Connor Rogers, and Silas Sandles
November 8, 2022
Piedmont University held its annual Pride Walk on Oct. 19. Members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ gathered at the Student Commons to march to the Quad, where various student organizations had tables to celebrate the event. Led by Professor Bill Gabelhausen screaming chants, participants demanded representation and equality.

Photo Story: Pride Walk

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2022
Senior Jaycie Ponce took 1st place at the inaugural CCS championship meet. PHOTO // KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Nov. 1, 2022

Connor Rogers, Leandro Forero, Emma Marti, Aaron Palmer, Anya Olson, and Silas Sandles
November 1, 2022
Photo // Ron Szalata on Unsplash

What Happens When We Die?

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2022
Family is everything for Jennifer Herrera, a senior and Piedmont University volleyball player. PHOTO//KARL L. MOORE

Finding a Home Away From Home on the Court

Emma Marti, Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2022
Photo // chocolatefather on Adobe Stock

Bermuda Triangle

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2022
Photo // ActionVance on Unsplash.

Flat Earth Conspiracy Theories

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
Senior Connor Creedon ran a time of 28:04.8 at the Berry Invitational. PHOTO / KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Oct. 18, 2022

Chad Hall, Jordan Burch, Leandro Forero, Emma Marti, Aaron Palmer, and Connor Rogers
October 18, 2022

When Conspiracy Theories Go Too Far

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2022
At the Queen City Invitations, senior Jaycie Ponce posted a time of 19:03 in the 5k — the second fastest time in school history. PHOTO // KARL MOORE

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Sept. 27, 2022

Jordan Burch, Chad Hall, Jessica Sconyers, Vanessa Manzo, Connor Rogers, Silas Sandles, Emma Marti, and Aaron Palmer
September 27, 2022

The Montauk Project

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2022
Freshman Erin Donovan set a Piedmont record, carding a 73 over 54 holes at the Transylvania Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky. PHOTO // JOSEPH GARWOOD

Piedmont Sports Wrap-Up: Sept. 13, 2022

Anya Olson, Chad Hall, Emma Marti, Leandro Forero, Vanessa Manzo, Jessica Sconyers, and Silas Sandles
September 13, 2022
Senior midfielder Kaity Hemperly is one of the team's

Piedmont Sports: 2022 Fall Season Preview

Emma Marti, Chad Hall, Leandro Forero, Vanessa Manzo, Jessica Sconyers, Silas Sandles, Connor Rogers, Anya Olson, and Aaron Palmer
September 7, 2022
The Illuminati is most often represented by an all-seeing eye inside of a triangle. // PHOTO Tolga Ahmetler on Unsplash

The Illuminati: The World’s Best Kept Secret?

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2022
In pop culture, aliens are often seen beaming things up into their UFOs. // PHOTO Bruce Warrington on Unsplash

Aliens: More Than the Little Green Guys in Movies

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2022
James Mellichamp announced his retirement in an email sent June 20. // Photo Dr. James F. Mellichamp

President Mellichamp Retires; Faculty Senate Calls for Interim President

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2022
Brave students faced McGowan's most popular spot, outside the Smith-Williams Art Studio to see if they could snap a photo of this cryptid. // PHOTO EMMA MARTI

APRIL FOOLS: Piedmont’s New Cryptid

Emma Marti and Hannah Osborne
April 1, 2022
Caden Nelms pulling Emma Marti in an Academy Sports and Outdoors wagon to test the safety for other students. #AcademySponsor PHOTO // MELISSA TINGLE

APRIL FOOLS: Piedmont to Add a Buggy to the Back of Caden’s Chair to Replace the Shuttle

Emma Marti, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2022
Nahomi Solorzanzo, (right) poses with her parents and two younger sisters. Family is incredibly important to the Solorzanos. PHOTO//NAHOMI SOLORZANO

Nahomi Solorzano: A Journey Like No Other

Emma Marti, Editor-In-Chief
March 28, 2022
Erica Clark, a Business Finance major at Piedmont University working on her MBA. PHOTO//ERICA CLARK

Building a Life at Piedmont University

Emma Marti, Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2022
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Dan Silber in his office at the Demorest campus of Piedmont University. // Photo by Matt Kodrowski

Vice President Silber Seeks Student Growth

Emma Marti, Online Editor
October 12, 2021
What the Mont? Sept. 24, 2021

What the Mont? Sept. 24, 2021

Presley Field and Emma Marti
September 24, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: Got acronym? Piedmont to expand catalogue

APRIL FOOLS: Got acronym? Piedmont to expand catalogue

Emma Marti, Opinions Editor
April 1, 2021
Sexual assault and victim blaming is something that too many women have to experience on a daily basis. // Photo Courtesy of Mihai Surdu on Unsplash.

Victim Blaming

Emma Marti, Opinions Editor
March 29, 2021
Daniel Hall is the home of many hard working nursing students and resting place of the CVTE major // PHOTO CAMERON GRAHAM

To Be or Not to Be: CVTE Major at Piedmont College

Rowan Edmonds and Emma Marti
March 12, 2021
Despite the addition of online counseling, Piedmont College is severely lacking in counseling services. // Photo by Christina on Unsplash.

Piedmont College Counseling Should Not be a One-Woman Job

Emma Marti, Opinions Editor
February 20, 2021
PHOTO // UNSPLASH

Printer Problems at Piedmont

Emma Marti, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2021
Rettig leads parents in 2016 Freshman Orientation. // PHOTO Perry Rettig

Finding a Family: Dr. Perry Rettig 

Emma Marti, Opinions Editor
November 5, 2020
Piedmont College will be participating in Global Handwashing Day on Oct. 15.

Global Handwashing Day at Piedmont College

Emma Marti and Madison Powers
October 3, 2020
In all academic buildings, there are QR codes that students and faculty are expected to scan. // Photo by Zoe Hunter

Social Tracing

Emma Marti and Caden Nelms
September 24, 2020
Movie theaters around the globe had to temporarily close their doors because of COVID-19. // Photo by Nick Bolton on Unsplash

The Future of Film and Media After COVID-19

Emma Marti, Opinions Editor
September 23, 2020
College Recalls Recycling Program

College Recalls Recycling Program

Emma Marti, Opinions Editor
August 26, 2020
Remembering Anna MacKenzie Whitlock

Remembering Anna MacKenzie Whitlock

Emma Marti, Opinions Editor
August 24, 2020
Students Grill Administration at Town Hall

Students Grill Administration at Town Hall

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
February 29, 2020
QEP Committee Roaring to Go as they Gear Up for Symposium

QEP Committee Roaring to Go as they Gear Up for Symposium

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Alternative Spring Break Returns to Piedmont College

Alternative Spring Break Returns to Piedmont College

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
February 1, 2020
Student Affairs Undergoes Major Faculty Changes

Student Affairs Undergoes Major Faculty Changes

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
PHOTO / HelloQuence on Unsplash

Committee Chair Discusses General Education Framework

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Piedmont College Speech and Debate Team Ends Fall Season with Success

Piedmont College Speech and Debate Team Ends Fall Season with Success

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
5th Annual Día de la Familia held at Piedmont College

5th Annual Día de la Familia held at Piedmont College

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
Campus Activities Board to Host First Campus Pride Walk

Campus Activities Board to Host First Campus Pride Walk

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
PHOTO / Piedmont.edu

Technology Fee: What Your Money is Paying For

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
October 7, 2019
Leslie Lopez is SGA's New Prez

Leslie Lopez is SGA’s New Prez

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
New Dean Takes Over School of Education

New Dean Takes Over School of Education

Emma Marti, Staff Writer
August 30, 2019
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