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The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
The Student Media of Piedmont University

The Roar
Grant Prather

Grant Prather, Roar Sports Editor | Roar Radio Sports Station Manager

Best Overall Editorial Writing (1st place) from the College Media Association (with Eric Edmonson and Paige Kluba)

All content by Grant Prather
A picture students dread - early alarms. One of the many reasons why late classes beat out early classes.

Late Classes Are Worth It

Grant Prather, Sports Editor
October 28, 2025
NBA opening season graphic featuring last year’s MVP, SGA (white headband, middle) - who averaged almost 33 points per game last year.

2025-26 NBA Preview

Grant Prather, Sports Editor
October 25, 2025
Coach Justin Stephens, now in his 21st season at Piedmont, walking towards the sideline. He had his 200th career coaching win on September 17.

Coach Stephens Logs 200th Career Coaching Win

Grant Prather, Sports Editor
October 3, 2025
Danielle Percival on the Piedmont baseball broadcast.

Percival and Peeps – Two Demorest Legends

Grant Prather, Sports Editor
September 19, 2025

The Student Section Aircheck

Grant Prather, Colin Hackshaw, and Zach Avila
June 1, 2025
NBA Playoffs bracket, showcasing the role of the Play-In Tournament. (@nba on Instagram)

2025 NBA Playoff Preview

Grant Prather, Features Editor
April 25, 2025
The cast of “A Minecraft Movie” looking toward Steve (off-camera) who they are about to meet. (IndieWire)

“A Minecraft Movie” Review

Grant Prather, Features Editor
April 22, 2025
The outside of the Piedmont commons building. It will be bolstered by a new Chick-fil-A for Piedmont students coming soon.

April Fools: “My Pleasure:” Chick-fil-A Coming to Piedmont’s Campus

Grant Prather, Features Editor
April 1, 2025
Grant Prather doing schoolwork outside for a homeschool co-op.

Breaking Your Bubble

Grant Prather, Features Editor
March 27, 2025
Dr. Pleysier reading in his office.

Strict for Success: Dr. Pleysier’s Approach to Teaching

Grant Prather, Features Editor
March 27, 2025
Senior James Cash showing off the alternate black-and-green soccer kit. (@piedmontmsoc on Instagram)

Ranking Piedmont Men’s Sports Uniforms

Grant Prather, Features Editor
March 24, 2025
Shook's truck parked outside the Piedmont commons sand volleyball courts.

EDITORIAL: Shook’s Should Respect Students’ Sleep

Leandro Forero and Grant Prather
March 19, 2025
Lady Lions win conference championship

Lady Lions win conference championship

Grant Prather, Features Editor
March 2, 2025
Senior Kyle Rutberg holding the Independent South Conference trophy, along with the rest of the men’s swim team. (@piedmontswim on Instagram)

Piedmont 2024-2025 Swim Season Recap

Grant Prather, Features Editor
February 28, 2025
Seniors Ashley Scott, Andelin Hill and Nae-Nae Eades (from left to right) in Cave Arena on Senior Day. (@piedmontlions on Instagram)

Piedmont Winter Sports Senior Recognition

Grant Prather, Features Editor
February 28, 2025
Piedmont Student Life Director Jason Croy working at his desk in “The Lions Den,” located next to the Commons Gym.

Actively Making a Difference: How Jason Croy Uses Physical Fitness to Change Lives

Grant Prather, Features Editor
February 27, 2025
The Swanson Bridge at Piedmont is covered in its first snow of 2025.

Why Winter Is Unmatched

Grant Prather, Features Editor
February 24, 2025
Eric Fewell (left) and Andrew Pagano (right) communicating with the Piedmont bench. (@piedmontlax on Instagram)

Piedmont Lacrosse Season Preview

Grant Prather, Features Editor
February 7, 2025
“Nosferatu” movie poster.

“Nosferatu” Movie Review

Grant Prather, Features Editor
February 4, 2025
Instagram Reels logo. Reels offers users a more unique experience than its competitor, TikTok.

Let’s Get Reel: Why Instagram Reels are Better than TikTok

Grant Prather, Features Editor
February 3, 2025
Lions fans during a men’s basketball game against Berea in 2024.

Fan Expectations: How to Act on Gameday

Grant Prather, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
“The Penguin” trailer thumbnail.

DC’s TV Masterpiece: “The Penguin” Review

Grant Prather, Staff Writer
December 3, 2024
Senior goalkeeper Haylee Dornan's season-ending injury was one of the many challenges the Lady Lions had to overcome in 2024.

Piedmont Sports Update: Nov. 12, 2024

Grant Prather, Angelica Lux, and Zach Avila
November 12, 2024
Piedmont women’s golf at the Alamo City Classic.

Golf Fall Recap

Grant Prather, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
NBA Preseason graphic.

NBA Offseason Recap & Season Preview

Grant Prather, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
Headwater Outfitters in Rosman, N.C., underwater after Hurricane Helene.

The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Colin Hackshaw and Grant Prather
October 25, 2024
Graduate student Walker Capelle broke a Piedmont record with a time of 25:21.2 at the Roanoke XC Invitational on Oct. 19.

Piedmont Sports Update: Oct. 22, 2024

Isaiah Jones, Skylar Smith, Grant Prather, Ansleigh DuBose, and Nate Courtwright
October 22, 2024
Men’s basketball during a timeout (2024).

Piedmont Winter Sports Preview

Grant Prather, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Junior Gretchen Dedolph was one of eight scorers against Wesleyan.

Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 30, 2024

John Dieterly, Grant Prather, Damyon Traylor, and Caden Hardman
September 30, 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
Maryville Women’s Soccer vs. Piedmont in 2023.

Maryville Leaves CCS

Grant Prather, Staff Writer
September 13, 2024
Junior Christina Sierra passes the ball against Toccoa Falls. Sierra leads the team with three goals through the team's first three games.

Piedmont Sports Update: Sept. 10, 2024

Grant Prather, Caden Hardman, Zach Avila, Nate Courtwright, Isaiah Jones, Damyon Traylor, and Angelica Lux
September 10, 2024
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